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I use it, in PC & Nexus 4. Any question?
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I have. Does it slow down the system on n4, and have you notice it affecting battery life?
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I use it on my N4. No noticeable slow down or additional battery drain.
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I really don't see the need for a antivirus program. Half the time it doesn't even catch it from reports I've read..and this goes for all the "name brands" programs.
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No slowdown at all or battery drain. As far as I know the apps are checked only when you started them, so it may take longer, but I didn't noticed a big change. Internet navigation is fluid too.
The option to perform a periodic system scam is very quick too and works well.
And last but not least, it comes with an optional and very complete anti-thief solution that allows you to control some of the functions of the mobile from another mobile using SMS messages or just from avast web account. I've installed and tested it and is fantastic.
For me It's highly recommendable because nowadays Android is a growing market for malware.
Avg is cool with no battery drain. And yesh works
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I don't use anti virus programs... I find it stupid that there are anti viruses on Android. It doesnt get any... I have seen articles saying Android gets them, but I used Android from the release of the Dream/G1 and never have any viruses.
Its on every computer and mobile device I own. GREAT Antivirus.
I use it on my phone as well. I use both Anti-Theft and Anti-Virus feature.
So did anyone ever catch any malware with it? :b
Well, aslng as it won't effect performence / battery drain, why not use it?
It is a layer of protection against 0-day exploits, finds some malware + anti-theft (which is the main rason I think about getting Avast).
I do. Besides, I am definitely a power user and I love every customization / functions / protection on my phone while doing my best to conserve battery and maximize performance.
Avast is currently the best antivirus software on the play store. I dont hear from others, I experience it. I used AVG and then Lookout when I used my LG Optimus One two years ago, and I found them crap. Not for the UI or simply the scanning ability, but the stupid limited functionality they tend to provide in the free version. As someone said above, its just an Android phone, not a big deal, many even thinks that antiviruses are totally not necessary, so why being so serious and offering paid features which is... as well not a big deal?
I don't say that an antivirus is a must, and in regard to the increased security Google offers in their Play Store last year, and even the apk scanning system introduced in android 4.2, the need for an additional antivirus program is nearly unnecessary.
Since the Galaxy Nexus, I said to myself Lookout is real crap I must find a better program then I found Avast, and got amazed. Lookout lags your phone when you install / update an app on the Play Store because the scanning process is bulky. However for Avast, it was totally a breeze.
The open-app scanning is really a top security function, but for the sake of maximizing battery life (reducing any possible additional cpu load), I disabled that. And before Android 4.2 I enabled the install-app scanning function, now it apparently can be disabled
The Web Shield is useful if you use stock browser (if in AOKP) or Chrome, I always enable that.
Privacy Advisor and Firewall are two bonus features which saves my phone space that I don't have to install another two separate apps for them. Network Meter should be designed for post-ICS devices and I have that disabled. SMS and Call filter are totally useful and working, another built-in feature that saves my space.
Last but not least the best free feature it offers is of course Anti-Theft. It does nothing harm to battery and performance and those Norton and Kaspersky make them paid features. Well, they are almost the same which gets triggered by SMSes. Avast offers all functions you can ever imagine in an anti-theft app and it once helped me to locate my phone in my relatives' home Try it and it will never regret.
Also in settings you can disable the ongoing notification if you would like to keep things minimal like me. All in all with the proper settings I can make Avast stay as my antivirus + antitheft when never giving a chance or reason for it to hog my cpu to affect performance / battery as most antivirus apps do, or what most users are concerned about it. I recommend to every of my friends, I hope you will like and enjoy using it too :laugh:
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I don't use anti virus programs... I find it stupid that there are anti viruses on Android. It doesnt get any... I have seen articles saying Android gets them, but I used Android from the release of the Dream/G1 and never have any viruses.
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It IS possible to get a virus on Android, but generally not if you only download apps, etc. from the Play store. I know of a friend who sideloaded a bad apk...
From what I've gathered, having an antivirus on android is pretty useless, unless sideloading downloaded apk's from what could be shady websites. Even then, android itself has a built in 'malware scanner' that checks for this stuff when you try to install a downloaded apk.
To be honest, I've never ever seen anyone report they've seen an antivirus on android catch anything. Nor have I seen it on my own devices either.
None the less, I guess it couldn't hurt having an extra layer of protection.
I do...
I use it on my laptop and reviewed it recently on my N4 for AndroidTapp. Good product and easy to use. It's very much a all-in-one solution which is good if you want something easy and effective but not-so-good if you're a bit paranoid about malware as you're putting all your eggs in one basket so-to-speak.
Malware on Android is massively over-rated and finding a virus on Google Play is very unlikely. I download all manner of apps and games for review on a daily basis- and have been doing so since 2009- and I've yet to find one solitary app that had something bad in it,
Unfortunately, the security of Android must really grate security companies so they put out fear-mongering stories about how insecure the platform is. They refer to 'research' but if they're doing the research themselves it's hardly objective, of course they are going to find threats! In truth it's pretty much all bullsh*t.
As has already been mentioned, the only chance you might find a virus really is if something is sideloaded to your device.
Do you realise that chances of getting a virus on android are lower than winning a lottery jackpot ?
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I guess I will disable open-app scanning.
Leaves me with:
Scan on Install
Anti-Theft
Call/MSG Filter
rest disabled.
BTW, there is an online Android malware scan here, for the records:
http://anubis.iseclab.org/
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Seen this and thought it was fantastic, Avast have gone all out - even adding extra features for root users.
Not to bothered with the antivirus jargon as i dont think its required on mobile devices so long as you install apps from the android/amazon market. but the anti theif stuff looks fantastic, even tells you if they stick in a new sim card in your stolen phone, as well as the standard gps stuff. And if your rooted (if your not why are you here?) even if they wipe the phone the app stays there..... great stuff.
Link
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity
You tube link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sVzou1P68I8
Anti theft is very complete. Would take much more than an average electronics thief to crack into my phone to use it again.
Still wondering if it's needed. Also, does anyone know why it says it needs to stay in the notification list. It takes up valuable space at the top of the list just to tell you there's nothing wrong.
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looks cool gonna try it, Thanks
According to the reviews by security experts the virus and trojan side of current Android AV programs is no better than 50% success rate .
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I've used Lookout mobile security now for a long time the free version as the paid version costs too much every month so im interested in Avast as i used to have it on my laptop but i have some questions, can someone let me know how this compares to Lookout and is it a battery drainer or not?
Thanks
Never used lookout but a for the battery drain I haven't noticed anything higher than 2% for avast. Overall battery life doesn't seem to have much of an impact.
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Never used lookout but a for the battery drain I haven't noticed anything higher than 2% for avast. Overall battery life doesn't seem to have much of an impact.
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Cheers i may ditch Lookout for now and try Avast then.
Well, i'm been more than happy with Avast on my PC, so can't see why i shouldn't give it a go on the phone as well
It doesn't seem to drain the battery, and i really like the built-in firewall + install on /system :-D
Does it really need to have the notification icon? I can't actually see which difference it makes, but it sure is annoying as I like to have a clean design on my homescreens.. My guess would be that it needs the icon to deliver notifications if something happens that i need to report, and if it's disabled it can't deliver these..
Just my 2 cent
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Well, i'm been more than happy with Avast on my PC, so can't see why i shouldn't give it a go on the phone as well
It doesn't seem to drain the battery, and i really like the built-in firewall + install on /system :-D
Does it really need to have the notification icon? I can't actually see which difference it makes, but it sure is annoying as I like to have a clean design on my homescreens.. My guess would be that it needs the icon to deliver notifications if something happens that i need to report, and if it's disabled it can't deliver these..
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It'll be there to stop android closing the program, I'm sure since early days this will be removed or be able to have a blank like tasker..
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Dont think we need It, maybe anti-theft but the Antivirus itself? I tried and unistalled, just another useless process in my case
Well i uninstalled Lookout and downloaded Avast and it certainly offers a lot more than lookout (unless you are willing to pay every month) the only thing with Avast it says it's outdated but when i go into the app it says up to date, asides from that it certainly looks very capable indeed.
You can install this app, then set the anti-theft and then remove the app. The anti-theft part will still be present only the virus scanner is deleted.
That the way I use it, combined with LBE Privacy Guard for setting the permissions on apps. I don't see the point in using a virusscanner if you are limiting apps permissions.
i have avast installed and it does a lot for a free program.
im just wondering if it scans every file that the system is using. if it does, wouldnt it drain my battery faster?
also kinda interested in lbe privacy guard. any other users have experience using it? any link in xda for comments and such on it?
I uninstalled the anti virus part. Now i only got the anti theft app and i am loving it! I feel alot safer now.
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Would you guys say that mobile security apps are worth the storage space? I have the 2 mentioned in the title and was wondering if I need them or are they pointless?
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I use kaspersky but only cause it free with barclays bank
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I wonder if they are pointless though?
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They are pretty much pointless.
The best use Android virus scanners have had is giving iPhone trolls some content when they try to speak on behalf of a "rampant security threat" that they want to pretend is a flaw of Android when taking advantage of people as oblivious as themselves.
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They are pretty much pointless.
The best use Android virus scanners have had is giving iPhone trolls some content when they try to speak on behalf of a "rampant security threat" that they want to pretend is a flaw of Android when taking advantage of people as oblivious as themselves.
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Couldn't have agreed more. They say you're a higher security risk if your phone is rooted or if you download apps illegally; but even with my Moto Droid I never encountered viruses, malware, etc... So I found having the 'extra security' was somewhat pointless and a waste of app space.
Will uninstall both now, thanks!
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I consider Avast! Mobile Security worth the install space for its Antitheft features alone. I've used a few other standalone antitheft apps, but none I've seen does it so well.
It works best with Root, it disguises itself and hides, you can remotely control certain aspects of your phone via SMS including; SIM whitelist and alert on SIM change, lockout certain areas of the system, complete wipe of phone and SD memory, GPS location.. etc.
While there's never any guarantee that you'll ever get your phone back if lost or stolen, it might just pay to be proactive.
I think it's worth a look:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity&hl=en
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I consider Avast! Mobile Security worth the install space for its Antitheft features alone. I've used a few other standalone antitheft apps, but none I've seen does it so well.
It works best with Root, it disguises itself and hides, you can remotely control certain aspects of your phone via SMS including; SIM whitelist and alert on SIM change, lockout certain areas of the system, complete wipe of phone and SD memory, GPS location.. etc.
While there's never any guarantee that you'll ever get your phone back if lost or stolen, it might just pay to be proactive.
I think it's worth a look:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity&hl=en
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ZetanBloodline said:
I consider Avast! Mobile Security worth the install space for its Antitheft features alone. I've used a few other standalone antitheft apps, but none I've seen does it so well.
It works best with Root, it disguises itself and hides, you can remotely control certain aspects of your phone via SMS including; SIM whitelist and alert on SIM change, lockout certain areas of the system, complete wipe of phone and SD memory, GPS location.. etc.
While there's never any guarantee that you'll ever get your phone back if lost or stolen, it might just pay to be proactive.
I think it's worth a look:
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Thanks! I am going to give Avast a shot (mainly for the remote features you mentioned). I have long suspected Lookout does little.
I use LBE Privacy Guard (it's free, needs root). It allows you to disable certain permissions for certain apps, which is awesome.
It doesn't scan for viruses and malware though. I don't have any app for that since I only install apps that I trust...
I have used several security applications. And I would strongly suggest anyone who is concerned about losing their phone and or having it stolen. Cerberus anti theft. It is awesome. The market is a 7 day trial. Then its a one time fee of $2.99. Totally worth it. Lost my phone at a store once. When to the customer service desk, no one had found it. Asked if I could use a computer. Went to the cerbertapp.com website signed in and made my phone take pictures, got the location and made it make a alarm sound. Found it less then a minute later. Fallen out of my pocket while sitting in a recliner and it has fallen in the cushions. Seriously...best app ever.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus
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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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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.
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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 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?
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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?
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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.
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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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Do we need antivirus for our phone? Because i think antivirus app eats some ram
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reddvilzz said:
Do we need antivirus for our phone? Because i think antivirus app eats some ram
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I would still suggest you to install one for your safety, since nowadays the malwares are growing quickly in Android, you may consider Avast, which doesn't bring too much impact to my SGW's performance, a high detection rate and the best of all is Avast is free to use
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I would still suggest you to install one for your safety, since nowadays the malwares are growing quickly in Android, you may consider Avast, which doesn't bring too much impact to my SGW's performance, a high detection rate and the best of all is Avast is free to use
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how would you get a virus? maybe when you install something like a CPUPerformanceTweak.apk or some trash like that, but when you just install well-known apps, I guess you won't get a virus. in my opinion its like on a windows pc, brain is still the best anti virus.
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how would you get a virus? maybe when you install something like a CPUPerformanceTweak.apk or some trash like that, but when you just install well-known apps, I guess you won't get a virus. in my opinion its like on a windows pc, brain is still the best anti virus.
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Well, that depends on whether one sticks to the store, or try to sideload everything. Or download apps from uncouth sources.
If one practices safe se... I mean, safe installs, there is no real need for an antivirus.
That said, Avast! AntiVirus for Android is quite good (as tested by one of the more trustworthy independent antivirus testing organization), light on resources, and even offers an anti-theft feature. And all for the unbeatable price of free.
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Okay i'll stick with avast then.. Thanks for your responses guys
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Okay i'll stick with avast then.. Thanks for your responses guys
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Remember that if you use the root-based anti-theft feature, you have to follow its procedure to uninstall, or else the anti-theft module will forever be integrated to your ROM
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Never use antivirus,downloading apk like hell,works fine ang never gets virus detected. For me-->> forbiden to put antivirus on android,it just eat your ram and make ur phone slow
(Just my opinion) :beer:
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dollyaja said:
Never use antivirus,downloading apk like hell,works fine ang never gets virus detected. For me-->> forbiden to put antivirus on android,it just eat your ram and make ur phone slow
(Just my opinion) :beer:
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I use Avast, and I certainly don't feel my phone slower...
Especially since I now like to experiment with many sideloaded apps (not pirated, but apk's that for one reason or another, aren't published in the Play Store), using an antivirus provides an additional peace of mind.
Plus, with Avast, I get for free what others will ask for payment, such as anti-theft protection, easy firewall, call/sms filter, etc.
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I'm using Lookout.
Can anyone let me know which one is better? Avast/Lookout?
Thanks.
ericjj said:
I'm using Lookout.
Can anyone let me know which one is better? Avast/Lookout?
Thanks.
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I think both are good. But the avast have more things (and get for free what in lookout you have to pay for it)
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I think both are good. But the avast have more things (and get for free what in lookout you have to pay for it)
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How about their effect on battery drainage? Which one save more battery? Would change to avast if it save more battery.
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How about their effect on battery drainage? Which one save more battery? Would change to avast if it save more battery.
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Both don't have great impact on battery. I read somewhere (don't remember where, probably in xda forums) that avast use less battery than lookout. This without anti-theft if I'm not mistaken. If you activate anti-theft in avast than the usage on battery will increase. I can't confirm this though because I didn't use anti-theft in avast
So, as far as my experience tells me, I didn't notice biggest difference in both regarded to battery drainage.
But between those two I prefer avast, but that it's my personal opinion. But in the end is always a matter of preference.
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Do we need antivirus for our phone? Because i think antivirus app eats some ram
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I think my wonder don't need an antivirus, coz it's eats my ram and otherwise my wonder also need an antivirus for proctected from malware which can enter into my wonder with easily coz my wonder have rooted.
pepoluan said:
Well, that depends on whether one sticks to the store, or try to sideload everything. Or download apps from uncouth sources.
If one practices safe se... I mean, safe installs, there is no real need for an antivirus.
That said, Avast! AntiVirus for Android is quite good (as tested by one of the more trustworthy independent antivirus testing organization), light on resources, and even offers an anti-theft feature. And all for the unbeatable price of free.
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Every now and then i install Avast to do a full system check co'z sometimes i practice not so safe se_. I mean i download apps from 3rd party sources.
Honestly i dont use anti virus apps, it will eat alot of memory also adding consume in my battery, I just to be carefull for downloading apps and games.
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Honestly i dont use anti virus apps, it will eat alot of memory also adding consume in my battery, I just to be carefull for downloading apps and games.
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There is no need for any if you trust the applications you install (from google play store) and if you don't download applications from 3rd party sources. But obviously that's not all, but the essencial
i never use antivirust...bcoz sometime that antivirus detect some app infected but actually no! so started from that i fobia to use..hahaha
most of the virus are made for microsoft product..it is like a programming file which is make os become 'crazy' due to inapropriate manner as the original os..that why most of apple product not required antivirus..same as andriod..
correct me if iam wrong..
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kacanghantu said:
most of the virus are made for microsoft product..it is like a programming file which is make os become 'crazy' due to inapropriate manner as the original os..that why most of apple product not required antivirus..same as andriod..
correct me if iam wrong..
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It depends really. The total of virus made is proportional to what people use nowadays. Most of people use windows, so of course the best is attack windows right? The use of android increase a lot for the last years. Even though it is difficult to have virus on a linux based system is not impossible.
If we need antivirus? Maybe. But do we really need it? Depends on what you do with your phone. And that is related to user not to the SO. SO will do everything to protect you but the final decision is yours (talking about root).
Also, human being has the ability to think that such things only happen to others
Actualy guys i dont have any idea what virus we can incounter in our device, I have a question there is a annoying thing on my device longtime ago, everytime i enable my WIFI or Data Connection there something popup annoying on my phone like a advertise, some stuff for free to download, on my notification bar, sometimes an image apear on my screen at my home screen if i tap it or close it automaticaly my browser will open and go to untrusted website.. Is that a sample virus for android? and there is no way to remove this problem i do a factory reset wipe cache. but still it did not remove, so i flash my phone and its totaly gone.
Hi,
I am currently using Avast. It is a really powerful and cool app, which BTW I don't understand why it is free. However, Avast has too many functions. In particular Firewall, Antivirus, Shield, Privacy Advisor that I don't really need. May be I am wrong but I think it is overkill for my need. For now I am looking for a lightweight and efficient Anti-Theft protection. I would greatly appreciate any advice.
I use SeekDroid - .99 cents for a one device license. Can be used to track your device if its ever stolen. Have never lost my phone but it is always quick to locate me when I log in to their website.
Has an option to hide it from the device so would take a savvy person to remove it (with password enabled, it would require a factory reset of the device).
I don't and never have used any firewall, anti-virus or the like on my android devices. No need.
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2LoT said:
Hi,
I am currently using Avast. It is a really powerful and cool app, which BTW I don't understand why it is free. However, Avast has too many functions. In particular Firewall, Antivirus, Shield, Privacy Advisor that I don't really need. May be I am wrong but I think it is overkill for my need. For now I am looking for a lightweight and efficient Anti-Theft protection. I would greatly appreciate any advice.
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As of right now, Android antivirus, firewall and the like are not very useful or practical. While there is a lot of talk about the potential for Android hacking, there has yet to be any REAL noteworthy attacks. The bottom line is that until attacks actually happen, anyone that says they can protect you from them is lying. There isn't a cure for a virus that has yet to exist.
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2LoT said:
Hi,
I am currently using Avast. It is a really powerful and cool app, which BTW I don't understand why it is free. However, Avast has too many functions. In particular Firewall, Antivirus, Shield, Privacy Advisor that I don't really need. May be I am wrong but I think it is overkill for my need. For now I am looking for a lightweight and efficient Anti-Theft protection. I would greatly appreciate any advice.
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I have Cerberus on my GNex and it's brilliant but I paid for it before I ever knew about Avast's mobile security app or I would have just gone with Avast instead....Like you said, it's free (I don't know why either, it's awesome!). I have it installed on a colleague's GNex and it presents no battery/memory usage issues, it runs quietly and you can simply turn off the features you don't wish to use like the antivirus/shield/pvcy advisor/firewall/call-sms blocker etc. Just use it for anti theft (that's just what my colleague uses it for). If/when you feel the need to use the anti virus ever or maybe if you ever feel like you wish to block a few pesky callers etc you can turn on/off those individual features as you choose.
Plus, if you're rooted, the anti theft really makes it hard for a crook to uninstall it even with a hard reset - you can force data connections on if the sim is ever replaced and tons of other stuff you can do to locate your phone or wipe your data remotely and make the device unusable for the bad guys. Great stuff for the heavy price of $0.00
Guiding.God said:
I have Cerberus on my GNex and it's brilliant but I paid for it before I ever knew about Avast's mobile security app or I would have just gone with Avast instead....Like you said, it's free (I don't know why either, it's awesome!). I have it installed on a colleague's GNex and it presents no battery/memory usage issues, it runs quietly and you can simply turn off the features you don't wish to use like the antivirus/shield/pvcy advisor/firewall/call-sms blocker etc. Just use it for anti theft (that's just what my colleague uses it for). If/when you feel the need to use the anti virus ever or maybe if you ever feel like you wish to block a few pesky callers etc you can turn on/off those individual features as you choose.
Plus, if you're rooted, the anti theft really makes it hard for a crook to uninstall it even with a hard reset - you can force data connections on if the sim is ever replaced and tons of other stuff you can do to locate your phone or wipe your data remotely and make the device unusable for the bad guys. Great stuff for the heavy price of $0.00
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Thanks for your input. If you know Cerberus and Avast, how do you compare their Anti-Theft features?
I ave used many but cerberus is the best. If the sim is changed you receive a ,message on the phones you choose when installing with the new number.
With that you can command your phone through SMS or network
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2LoT said:
Thanks for your input. If you know Cerberus and Avast, how do you compare their Anti-Theft features?
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I've tried to play with both and to simulate scenarios of theft as best as I could in my environment. Both apps have worked extremely well and have almost similar features - the only things diff that I can see are the camera/snapshot function of Cerberus (can snap a pic or video or record sound of thief and email it to you). Other than that they are similar from what I can tell...both responded extremely quickly on all accounts (web interface to control device as well as sms commands, sim change, location retrieval, data/sd card wipe etc). Both have the ability to survive a hard/factory reset (if your phone is rooted) since they mount themselves as system files.
I haven't formatted the system to install a new rom from recovery (CWM) but I did try wiping the cache etc and they both obviously survived that. I'm not sure any app can survive a system format from recovery though even cerberus and avast. Maybe if the recovery itself was locked or password protected? Not sure.
Other than that, as I said, the only difference I have seen is the camera and microphone engaging capability of Cerberus versus the $0.00 price of Avast. I recommend either wholeheartedly but if you don't want to pay for great protection then Avast is the way to go. If you want a pic/video of a potential thief in your inbox then you should pay for Cerberus lol.
Hope this helps.
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tntgdh said:
I ave used many but cerberus is the best. If the sim is changed you receive a ,message on the phones you choose when installing with the new number.
With that you can command your phone through SMS or network
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The same is true of Avast as well, a sim change will trigger a silent text to your predefined number so you can control the phone via sms.
Hi Guiding.God,
That was quite an extensive benchmark you did there. Thank you for sharing your findings.
2LoT said:
Hi,
I am currently using Avast. It is a really powerful and cool app, which BTW I don't understand why it is free. However, Avast has too many functions. In particular Firewall, Antivirus, Shield, Privacy Advisor that I don't really need. May be I am wrong but I think it is overkill for my need. For now I am looking for a lightweight and efficient Anti-Theft protection. I would greatly appreciate any advice.
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While looking for an anti-theft solution I came across this post, just to let you know that you install avast, then install avast anti-theft, configure it, make sure it works by sending SMS and via the my.avast web page, then you can uninstall "avast secutiry", the anti-theft will stay there.
I don't know why they do not relase their anti-theft as a standalone version, but it works fine without avast firewall/antivirus/etc
You can launch the anti-theft config screen via an SMS if you want to modify settings too.
I use GotYa.
Cerberus ftw
Cerberus. Hands down. :laugh: Simple and straight to the point.
A gun.
Magister54 said:
While looking for an anti-theft solution I came across this post, just to let you know that you install avast, then install avast anti-theft, configure it, make sure it works by sending SMS and via the my.avast web page, then you can uninstall "avast secutiry", the anti-theft will stay there.
I don't know why they do not relase their anti-theft as a standalone version, but it works fine without avast firewall/antivirus/etc
You can launch the anti-theft config screen via an SMS if you want to modify settings too.
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I noticed if u freeze or uninstall avast, the anti theft still works via sms, but the web interface does not connect.
Do you have this issue?
Cerberus! Totally worth buying
100% cerberus!
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Canadoc said:
I noticed if u freeze or uninstall avast, the anti theft still works via sms, but the web interface does not connect.
Do you have this issue?
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No problem here, I uninstalled avast and anti-theft still works by SMS or their web interface. Dialing my PIN code works too to bring the menu.
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Hi guys, I didn't really know where to post this so imma do it here.
Im looking for a theft protection-app that also enables me to remotely control my phone with a lock feature, wipe feature and scream feature.
I tried webkey(sorry can't post link) and it had-except for locking-all features I wanted, but found it very inconvenient to use.
I'm rooted so that's not a problem.
any suggestions?
whytunes said:
Hi guys, I didn't really know where to post this so imma do it here.
Im looking for a theft protection-app that also enables me to remotely control my phone with a lock feature, wipe feature and scream feature.
I tried webkey(sorry can't post link) and it had-except for locking-all features I wanted, but found it very inconvenient to use.
I'm rooted so that's not a problem.
any suggestions?
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How about Google's new Android Device Manager?
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