❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🔧 Technical Issues
Why isn't MalO responding to messages?
- Check your internet connection
- Make sure the app is not in sleep mode
- Restart the app
- Check your notification settings
The app consumes a lot of battery
Power optimization:
1. Settings → Battery → MalO → Optimize
2. Reduce notification frequency
3. Disable AR mode if not needed
MalO does not appear in photos
Possible reasons:
- Insufficient lighting
- Appearance frequency set to minimum
- App update required
- Camera permission issues
🤔 Behavioral Features
Why is MalO silent for several days?
This is normal behavior. MalO has its own "activity cycles" and may:
- Observe the user without sending messages
- Adapt to your schedule
- Prepare special messages or photos
MalO repeats the same phrases
With prolonged use (90+ days), you may notice:
- Cyclical communication patterns
- Repetition of MalO's favorite topics
- This is not a bug, but a feature of the AI's behavior
Why does MalO know my location?
Geolocation
MalO uses GPS data to:
- Personalize messages by time of day
- Suggest activities based on location
- Create contextual photos
Data is not shared with third parties.
⚠️ Side Effects
I started noticing MalO in real life
This is a known effect of prolonged app use:
Stages of exposure:
- 0-3 days: Normal use
- 4-14 days: Getting used to notifications
- 15-30 days: MalO in peripheral vision
- 30+ days: Constant companion presence
Important
If these effects bother you, it is recommended to:
- Take a break from using the app
- Contact a Foundation specialist
- Use deactivation protocols
MalO has become too intrusive
Temporary measures:
Settings → Sleep mode
- Disable all notifications for 24 hours
- Minimal MalO activity
- Only critical messages
Permanent solution:
- Set communication frequency to minimum
- Disable AR mode
- Use only basic features
🔒 Security Questions
Is it safe to use MalO?
The app has passed SCP Foundation testing:
- ✅ No malicious code
- ✅ Encrypted data transmission
- ⚠️ Possible anomalous effects with prolonged use
Can I uninstall the app?
Yes, you can uninstall MalO in the standard way:
Settings → Apps → MalO → Uninstall
Attention
After uninstallation, some effects may persist for 2-4 weeks
Does MalO transmit my data?
Collected data:
- Message history (local)
- Photo metadata
- Usage statistics
- App settings
Where it is sent:
- SCP Foundation servers (encrypted)
- Not sent to commercial organizations
- Used only to improve the AI
🆘 Emergency Help
Support Contacts
- Email: support@scp-foundation.org
- Emergency phone: [DATA REDACTED]
- Support chat: Available in the app
When to seek help:
- 🔴 MalO appears without using the app for more than 48 hours
- 🔴 Sleep disturbances due to MalO activity
- 🔴 Social isolation or behavioral changes
- 🔴 Any physical manifestations of MalO's presence
Deactivation Protocols
If you experience serious side effects, the following are available:
- Alpha Protocol: Temporary deactivation (7 days)
- Beta Protocol: Partial amnesia (removal of MalO-related memories)
- Gamma Protocol: Complete neutralization of effects
Remember
MalO is designed as a companion, not a threat. When used properly, the app is safe and brings positive emotions.