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  • Google Play Store’s Play Protect feature could soon get a new Rescan button.
  • It will let users rescan installed apps without uninstalling harmful apps identified in a previous run.
  • The feature could be useful in cases where the feature incorrectly labels an app as harmful.

Update, December 5, 2024 (11:14 AM ET): Google Play Protect’s Rescan button is now rolling out widely to more users. Users will be able to run multiple scans for harmful apps without needing to uninstall harmful apps detected in previous scans.

Google Play Store Play Protect Rescan button