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Best antivirus?

Hi folks.
Until recently I've been using the pro version of AVG-antivirus and I must add that I used to be a happy camper.
Now however I've been getting false-positives when trying to update the super-user app. I'm pretty sure they're false. I made a std. update from the market and the search brought up a post concerning that very problem.
Since super-user app. is an absolute must I've been shopping around for another security app. I'm currently running Dr. Web light. It feels ok but the pro version wants permission to make phone calls, which I don't really see as a reasonable request. Exactly what should the program need that couldn't be obtained as a std. download. I've asked about that at their support desk.
Then I've tried lookout but couldn't get it to work.
My question is: what, if any, is your preferred security app?
I'm running gingerbread stock 2.36.405.8.
Did a search on best antivirus of course but to my surprise it came up without any useful hits.
Regards Elo.
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I use Lookout Mobile Security with Android Revolution HD 5.2.0 (official HTC RUU 2.50.405.2) and for me everything works good.

I use Lookout too but I find the scanning more of an annoyance personally so I turned it off lol

Hmm!
I think I'll give lookout another go. I've heard a lot of good things about it. Perhaps I made a (L)user error ;-) .
Thanks for the interest guys.
Regards
Elo.
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Personally, i use ESET Mobile Security.. Although it is still in its beta, i find it much better than any other alternative..

I too use ESET mobile security, I like the idea you can lock your whole device with a password ,antitheft next to it being a antivirus, antispam filter and being unable to remove the app unless you know that you first have to remove it from the device administrator list as nayan8teen said, it's still in beta, but it works like a charm

I find antivirus programs slow down my phone. For this reason I don't use any. I'm just careful with what I do and or install on my phone.
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nayan8teen said:
Personally, i use ESET Mobile Security.. Although it is still in its beta, i find it much better than any other alternative..
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Just wait until you forget about the app and flash a new ROM. At this point, be surprised when your girlfriend receives texts every few minutes to inform her that my phone was stolen...

Cbxu said:
I too use ESET mobile security, I like the idea you can lock your whole device with a password ,antitheft next to it being a antivirus, antispam filter and being unable to remove the app unless you know that you first have to remove it from the device administrator list as nayan8teen said, it's still in beta, but it works like a charm
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If there was anything to truly make me feel like a noob, it was that...
Thanks...I'll go back to using ESET now...I also thought it had the most and best features and I love it on my PC and laptop but the uninstall "thing" was...smarter...than me *facepalm*

If i don't use antivirus on my phone i think is better ?!
What do u think?

super slow android market(built 3.1.5) nightly2.3.5#207

i flashed cm nightly #207 recently.... and the new android market(3.1.5) from this rom is running super slow...very laggy!!!! pages takes atleast 15-20 sec to open...scrolling is also laggy... ANY WAY TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM?????

Plzzzz can anyone help......why their is no reply....is their no solution....???
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Flash the old market, and freeze 'Market Updater' using an app like Titanium Backup.
It would have helped you more if you had searched a bit. This is the fourth or fifth time I am making a SAME reply.

I searched...a lot!!! But I got some threads that were asking to push some programing language in the system...so it was out of my hands without any specific help...
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3xeno said:
Flash the old market, and freeze 'Market Updater' using an app like Titanium Backup.
It would have helped you more if you had searched a bit. This is the fourth or fifth time I am making a SAME reply.
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Do you know that method....?
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lol. Anyway, Check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274167
Old market flashable link can be found there. And I guess I need not explain freezing of an app.
I have been using it since I got updated the new market (And obviously, it sucked). And, I am still on the old version. So, it 'seems' like it works.

Thanks nd thanks for that laugh too...it told me that iam still a noob...
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That was actually for your quote of 'pushing programming languages' in the system. I am sure you meant pushing files using a programming language (Actually - Its not even a programming language, Just simple command line commands), but, it just "felt" wrong.

No probs I really don't know much...somewhat new to all this..
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I have the same slow like a snail problem with Market 3.1.5. It's sooo bad that I can't even download any apps. HOWEVER.... I tried on a friend's place with her WiFi connection and the whole things just whizzes by! I came back to my home and to my WiFi and again it's slow to a crawl.
So the problem seems to lie in the internet connection or down to the router...I don't know! I'll try to connect using logcat and see if I get some interesting log output. This is a bit strange I must say as it relates to some problems I have between Ubuntu and WIndows. In Ubuntu my BBC news videos take forever to load and I sometimes need to refresh for them to load whereas with Windows I have no problems. This doesn't occur with Youtube though for example (both flash players). Bottom line... there's something intrinsically different between Windows and Linux and since Android runs on Linux, this problem might be also affecting the Market over some specific WiFi / Routers..

[Q] Best virus scanner app for Android?

Hello,
what is the best anti virus/malware and other ****, app for android?

Super-Veloce said:
Hello,
what is the best anti virus/malware and other ****, app for android?
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non, they needlessly wast battery.
if your worried about security and are rooted get LBE security from play it lets you control the permissions of all yours and system apps.

I wan to install it, update and scan my phone, than delete it again, to save memory/battery/performance

Super-Veloce said:
I wan to install it, update and scan my phone, than delete it again, to save memory/battery/performance
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they mostly are bad at detecting stuff, google pulls them from play before the avs pick them up.

treebill said:
they mostly are bad at detecting stuff, google pulls them from play before the avs pick them up.
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yeah ok, but when you install an app outside the market, you got the risk it contains something bad

Using NQ security 6.0 myself, not having any battery drain whatsoever.
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Super-Veloce said:
yeah ok, but when you install an app outside the market, you got the risk it contains something bad
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That's true but it has to declare is permissions, if a live wallpaper wants to make calls or send texts you know is not right.
Just install from the forums here or play.
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I have been using the Dr. Web free version for past 2 years - light and does what it is supposed to do. The paid version has extra features which I do not need.

ESet was good until they made you pay for it!

pdroid is great but doesn't support HOX due to not being s-off yet.

I use avast! Mobile Security.
It has a lot of functions, is free, and won several test of Android-Antivirus Software
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/best-android-antivirus-apps-revealed-by-av-test-labs-2012036/
http://www.avast.com/pr-avast-free-mobile-security-gets-top-av-test-ranking-for-android-malware
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/android/
and so on...

Lookout
I use lookout. Not sure if the malware virus stuff does anything. Never had it find anything.
But the other features are brilliant. Locate you phone by GPS or getting it to scream. Remotely wiping your phone when you loose it etc. It is one of the first apps I install. To protect me from losing my phone and more importantly all my data.

i use comodo. free for pc and android. have been using it for years

Vipre - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ssd.vipre

[Q] Mobile AntiVirus - Is it recomended?

Morning,
I've been toying with the idea of installing an Anti Virus solution on to my phone but have a couple of questions.
Is it necessary? I know that most of the AV apps come with nice features like tracking and remote wipe but was wondering how big the threat of mobile malware actually is.
Will it prevent my device from going into 'Deep Sleep' and have a negative impact on battery life?
It is possible that I am going to install Vipre Mobile Security as we use a lot of GFI products at work. Do any of you have experience with this app?
Cheers in advance.

JimmyEatFood said:
Morning,
I've been toying with the idea of installing an Anti Virus solution on to my phone but have a couple of questions.
Is it necessary? I know that most of the AV apps come with nice features like tracking and remote wipe but was wondering how big the threat of mobile malware actually is.
Will it prevent my device from going into 'Deep Sleep' and have a negative impact on battery life?
It is possible that I am going to install Vipre Mobile Security as we use a lot of GFI products at work. Do any of you have experience with this app?
Cheers in advance.
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1) No it's not. Just install apps from the official google market and none of the chinese/russian ones and look at the permissions each app uses. Unless you are installing "big busty blonde" style apps you should be fine.
2)Most AV/Malware products have a negative effect on a phones performance and battery. Don't bother, just use your common sense instead.

animaleyes76 said:
1) No it's not. Just install apps from the official google market and none of the chinese/russian ones and look at the permissions each app uses. Unless you are installing "big busty blonde" style apps you should be fine.
2)Most AV/Malware products have a negative affect on a phones performance and battery. Don't bother, just use your common sense instead.
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Have to agree here as well. Do not bother with AV apps mate..Just use common sense on what you flash or install on your phone. Simple as that

I have never used Anti Virus on any of my phones and I've never had any problems.

Cheers lads. I was reading an article about Android Malware which prompted me to look into AV. Don't think I'll bother now though
Any recommendations for an app to locate and remote wipe the device if it is lost?
Sent as my GF gets angry at me for playing with my HTC One X....again.

Cerberus is excellent, does everything.
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animaleyes76 said:
[...] Unless you are installing "big busty blonde" style apps you should be fine. [...]
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Damn!

JimmyEatFood said:
Cheers lads. I was reading an article about Android Malware which prompted me to look into AV. Don't think I'll bother now though
Any recommendations for an app to locate and remote wipe the device if it is lost?
Sent as my GF gets angry at me for playing with my HTC One X....again.
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I suggest try AndroidLost I have tried most of the features like taking pictures, recording and GPS, it integrates nicely with your Google account and best of all its for FREE
I am yet to try its SMS capabilities and Sim notifications
http://www.androidlost.com

Cheers guys. I will look into the free app as I am a tight fisted Yorkshireman.
Sent as my GF gets angry at me for playing with my HTC One X....again.

I use free version of lookout. It don't cause any battery drains and is set to scan any new app get installed on the phone. You can also manual scan the whole phone.

You can install Avast Anti-Virus from the google play store, and if the phone has root access you can install Avast onto the ROM.
Once it has been installed you can set up theft aware for SMS text commands to remote wipe, lock etc.
The reason why the install it to the ROM is because if someone was going to factory reset through the bootloader or even from the settings menu the Avast will still be install but it will be disguised as another app (Which you can name) and they will not know that it is there.
Hope this was helpful.

Av only good for one thing and that's the tracking if its lost/stolen
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check out Kaspersky, I think it still comes with life time updates, it might not be necessary today but it's a good deal and might get useful in future...

JimmyEatFood said:
Cheers lads. I was reading an article about Android Malware which prompted me to look into AV. Don't think I'll bother now though
Any recommendations for an app to locate and remote wipe the device if it is lost?
Sent as my GF gets angry at me for playing with my HTC One X....again.
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Although not free, PhoneLocator Pro is the best I've seen,
It hides from your app drawer, adds un-installation security, takes an automatic photo of your thief and sends it you, along with his call log, also blocks the phone if the thief changes sim card, along with all the GPS tracking services that it emails you - you also get a web user interface too, aswell as the usual text commands.
Its good stuff, developer is very responsive and eager to add more features all the time too.
However, due to the way HTC have implemented multi-tasking, their pre-installed task manager app will kill it, along with anything else you may have running such as battery saving apps, antivirus, etc etc
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Any idea on what's VPN?

Hello users.
VPN always baffles me.
Some say free internet.
Does it mean any amount of internet for no charges whatsoever or does it mean no restriction to porn and all?
Could anyone set me up a VPN?
I am in India so probably Wasimk32, akul, sadi, and many more peeps must be using it!
Thanks!!!!!

nope no free internet !
its virtual private network,when using wifi it provides you with security and privacy.Its kind of a network firewall.
So,if on public wifi you can do anything you want without getting spied !

Are you quite sure?
I read like tens of posts stating free usage of internet. One thread below has all mixed up replies. This is just for security!!??!!
Sorrowed!

yup,i tried it in initial days seeking free internet but ended up being disappointed !
there should be carrier support for it,tried with docomo,airtel,bsnl but with no luck at all

There is no such thing as free internet or dinner lol

Thanks guys.
I tried it with !dea so that carrier is gone too.
Anyway I am disappointed too...
There is nothing free in this world, well why should it be?
One thing wasim, do you know any permission denying app or mod or hack or tweak for sense?
Its beautifully embeded in cyanogen.

gobz said:
Thanks guys.
I tried it with !dea so that carrier is gone too.
Anyway I am disappointed too...
There is nothing free in this world, well why should it be?
One thing wasim, do you know any permission denying app or mod or hack or tweak for sense?
Its beautifully embeded in cyanogen.
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what do you mean by permission denying app,sorry i didn't get you

Wasimk32 said:
what do you mean by permission denying app,sorry i didn't get you
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On cm7 go to cm settings_apps_permission management.
Now go to manage applications select any one and down below touch any permission..voila its denied.

search play store for permission denied.

Wasimk32 said:
search play store for permission denied.
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Already done, it fails like a boiled potato

lol then i have no idea at all.