Anti virus on desire - Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is it usefull to install a anti virus or not.
Thanks
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I have got a antivirus app (but only since 2 days ). I think that it is not 100% necessary to have one, but it improves the safety of your phone.
I don't know how good the apps are therefore I can't say if they are that usefull, but a study showed that there was a 400% increase of Malware since summer '10.
So I think that it would be usefull (if it works properly )
http://www.juniper.net/us/en/company/press-center/press-releases/2011/pr_2011_05_10-09_00.html

Lookout security!! Recommended

Personally I don't use any either on my phone or a Linux PC I run at home and I've had zero problems in 12 months. My windows PC is a different story and is protected to the hilt!

dexter93 said:
Lookout security!! Recommended
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I've also got the Lookout security. It works without problems.
But you have to know that such apps drain your battery (because they run all the time - otherwise they wouldn't have any use )
As you can see in my first post you can't be sure that they work perfectly, but I think that it is better to have one.

Thanks for you're advice.
After reading the article I definitely install an Anti-virus
But some say that the NetQin are the best.
NetQin doesn't take much battery.

That could be right. I'm testing Lookout (free version - I think that's a pretty good antivirus app). Untill now I could see that it takes more battery with the antivirus, but not exactly how much.
I installed it one or two days ago so just test NetQin (search for threads I think that there are some here or in other forums).
There are apps with the feature to lock and locate it romotely (which I think that it is a pretty good feature, because my former phone was stolen )
But before you install a premium version I would try a free version.
I just saw that NetQin is free so you can just try it. QR:
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Lookout Mobile Security QR:
PS: sorry for the picture size

I dunno man...I have been using lookout for more than 8 months, I updated it regularly (set to automatic update on market app)...and I have not received any virus found message even until now..
I dunno if the anti virus is reliable or there are really no viruses found in my phone.

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A few suggestion for Windows Phone 7 navigation

Since Microsoft first released Windows Phone 7, I convinced my self to "NOT BUY" the very first release because I know and I think most of us knows that a few months or weeks, an improved version will be available.. Well probably upgrading a ROM is the answer but anyway, my few suggestions to improve some navigations.
A like to suggest in horizontal panning effect which I think is a very nice and beautiful. But to improve the navigation, here are some my suggestion.
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Ok. So another one would be, in Application List navigation.
also posted in my blog site
http://jaysonragasa.net/post/A-few-suggestion-for-Windows-Phone-7.aspx
To be honest, those are nice concepts. I can easily see the Application list getting changed to allow grid support. Can't say much about the other.
FYI Windows Phone 7 is going to be very easy to update. It has a real updater unlike Windows Mobile. You wont have to flash a rom and wipe out all your apps and settings to get OS updates anymore. At least thats what Microsoft is claiming.
Ren13B said:
FYI Windows Phone 7 is going to be very easy to update. It has a real updater unlike Windows Mobile. You wont have to flash a rom and wipe out all your apps and data to get OS updates anymore. At least thats what Microsoft is claiming.
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the question is, will it be "free" ? which I don't believe it will.
and if not .. well most of us I think will still swim around this kind of site for free upgrade, patched ROMs that we will still injecting in our phone's vains
EDIT:
-- ok, so hopefully it will be free like Windows OS
another suggestion would be
Bing search results.
Will it be nice to search inside your phone too such as Contacts, Applications, Calendar, and files? here's the preview.

Anyone know of a good .torrent downloader app?

just looking for a good .torrent downloader app, one that downloads the torrents to the phone and not remote to your computer. Trying the bittorrent app right now, and it seems to be a little crappy. when i start a download it only connects to about 4 seeds and only goes about 3 kb/ps with WiFi. Do I have to change something in my settings to download faster?
There are a few torrent apps in the market. Just search for torrent.
How about trying out aBTC? I however think setting up a remote is much better.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.transdroid
madman8784 said:
just looking for a good .torrent downloader app, one that downloads the torrents to the phone and not remote to your computer. Trying the bittorrent app right now, and it seems to be a little crappy. when i start a download it only connects to about 4 seeds and only goes about 3 kb/ps with WiFi. Do I have to change something in my settings to download faster?
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definitely the wrong forum for this, btw
Andtorrent is the best for this.
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I was in the same boat as you a couple weeks ago. I didn't want a remote downloader. I found a beta version of an app called dTor. A quick google search of "dTor android bittorrent" should bring up some more info for you. Also, check out BluePlanetApps on twitter. That's the developer.
I had some problems with the app while it was in beta. The developer said that it was running fine for everyone except three people with EVOs. We all sent him various logs and I believe he got all the bugs worked out (guess that's the point of beta, right?). Ironically, it sounds like there's a chance the full version will be released today.
Despite the problems that I had, I thought it was a great app that did exactly what I was looking for. If the developer got those minor bugs worked out, then it's going to be a winner.
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Swarm will be on the market soon!
http://swarmbt.com/
Here's a screenie...I got lucky to be a beta tester...offical market release should be very soon. Like within days.
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Swarm is in the market now for $4.99 I am checking it out now. I tried dTor but it would force close on boot. This one appears to be working. The 10 peers max is definitely a downer though.

Metrotube is down, but not out.

We all know that the author confirmed that Metrotube is out of Marketplace for a long time ago. But surprise today, when i was reinstalling apps for my Eternity through "Reinstaller" , i saw MetroTube in the list. I chose it, and the phone was able to pull out the Marketplace Site for MetroTube, i reinstalled it through Marketplace just fine! ( I bought it before)
I tried to search for it on Marketplace , but it came up with nothing. So look like MetroTube is not completely pulled off Marketplace Database, but in "hidden" mode.
So for whoever have purchased MetroTube and you want to have it once more time on the app list, you can go and download the "Reinstaller" app from Marketplace (Free) and then choose MetroTube on the list. Or you can try this link:
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/8d93224f-2808-e011-9264-00237de2db9e
So, people might not know, but MetroTube was an excellent YouTube app. Just a trick for people who bought this app. (New Users can try to purchase it, i don't guarantee anything)
You can also email Lazyworm at [email protected]
They've been maintaining the app in the Marketplace (hidden from search and such) for a while now; anyone who purchased it can receive a Marketplace link if you provide your Live ID.
i should be mentioned that the MetroTube you download now is flagged as beta and will expire after 30 days of time. They're trying to find aways to avoid this, but up to now that's the way it is. If you happen to run into such expiration issues, just mail the guys again with your live ID and you'll get a new - working - link.
dkp1977 said:
i should be mentioned that the MetroTube you download now is flagged as beta and will expire after 30 days of time. They're trying to find aways to avoid this, but up to now that's the way it is. If you happen to run into such expiration issues, just mail the guys again with your live ID and you'll get a new - working - link.
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I did choose buy when i reinstalled the thing, but in the about page, it doesn't show me the "beta" thing, mine is 3.0.0.0, but it does show the "buy" icon ( i did buy it after all)
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ICS Apps for the GS3 - No more laggy samsung email client

So I was lurking around looking for a better alternative to the stock email client on this phone. I've tried just about all of the 3rd party clients and they seem to all have something that I don't like about them.
Well, for those of you who are on the stock rooted rom, here's a great alternative. It's smooth, responsive, works well with synced folders and provides an overall better experience when managing email. Some of the other ics apps are nice too. Link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728308
Here's a bit of what it looks like. If you've ever used a Galaxy Nexus, that's what it is.
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NOTE: I am not the author of this, I am just sharing what I found. I am in no way responsible if you brick your device.
Enjoy!
Enhanced email. Tried them all.
Does anyone else get android is upgrading message every reboot after installing one of these
Edit: I fixed this by going into /system/apps and deleting the old odex file for the app I replaced
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umpire7777777 said:
Enhanced email. Tried them all.
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How is the Battery drain with EE and Exchange ? I was using Touchdown for awhile and while I loved the features I couldn't stand the heavy battery drain. Is EE comparable of lighter than the stock email client ?
Much better and lighter than Touch Down. I haven't noticed any battery drain at all. The interface is so much cleaner too. As for Enhanced Email, I agree that it works well but it's still not as fluid as stock ICS.
I don't have measurable numbers, but it's based on stock with extra features and more robust. Works better with exchange than the stock version. I use it with 1 exchange account and its never near the top of the battery usage list.
There will be an update soon with an updated interface.

How does one ID what's using bluetooth and causing major battery drain.

Recently it seems that some badly written apps are trying to use bluetooth for beacons and are killing my battery in the process. In the past I found that Gasbuddy was the culprit and could work around the problem by killing it. Now it's happening again, The apps aren't showing up in the battery display but bluetooth keeps popping up as the second largest user of battery. For example, right now my phone has been off the charger for 3 hours and bluetooth is listing 32 minutes of CPU time and 1 Hour 19 Minutes of wakelocks. It never used to even show up on the list.
What tool can I use on a non-rooted phone to identify the app that is hammering bluetooth and causing that kind of usage.
Thanks for the advice,
I don't claim to know best non root or even best rooted rooted solution but I the short time I glanced at Google Play, this one caught my attention: no permissions or ads.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mykapp.permissionviewer
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Attached is highest app regarding battery concerns. The Windows drop down but only option given is to uninstall. If there's an auto starts app that doesn't require root, that may be an alternative to add more control to these apps of concern.
I usually just use the Recents/Active applications to see what's active but you're right, there's activity hiding from this monitor. Only some are neglecting permissions.
Gee, I thought someone had said no ads in their review? Adaway adware scan didn't reflect this as a concern. Any doubt why I love root?
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I don't know how well it works for non root phones but greenify now has an auto hibernation mode for non root users.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify
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@poit
While looking for an Adaway alternative for systemless root, I came upon an app which produced a link for permissions app and ad blocker; both have no root requirements.
https://m.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3vxa3b/managing_app_permissions_and_systemwide_ad_on/
You may have to search for the ad blocker but the permissions app is on XDA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59864393&postcount=1
I wouldn't recommend the auto installer unless temporarily enabling it for automated long process. I've used these rooted permissions apps but this one is very simple in approach although I had to ignore a lot of middle risk apps that I trust.
I installed both apps and scanned with no concerns. I'm liking the results so far.
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