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During the next month I will upgrade from a Touch Pro to the Desire HD. I assume that I will use this new phone a lot more when it comes to surfing the web. What are your opinions about the need for firewall and antivirus when it comes to this kind of phone and the android system? Is it needed? If yes, do I need both firewall and antivirus application? What are the best applications out there on android market?
I really doubt you will need a firewall or anti virus
Dont need them! but good to have them
I don't use AV
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I don't use AV
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Download lookout when you get it! Better to be safe than sorry
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If you really are worried about it, then just use them anyway, however there is no point whatsoever. If you're getting viruses on your phone, you are doing something you shouldn't be doing anyway.
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As with your personal computer, the best antivirus is between your ears. Just be careful - always read the changelog and permissions when installing and updating apps.
If you're particularly paranoid, then you could download Lookout but if you're careful it'll just be an unnecessary waste of CPU cycles and battery usage.
No, no need at all.
I haven't needed one. At the beginning I thought maybe I should get one, but didn't install it anyway
I didn't install any and had no problems in 3 months of usage.
I don't think we need an anti-virus for this period of time.
I have Lookout (Market Link) and ESET Mobile security (Market Link) but just having one of them is overkill. Still, if you really want them it wont hurt to download them.
No need, they would just help to drain the battery.
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I don't use one.
Don't bother personally.
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It's true that Linux based system are not prone to virus attack simply because it's just not popular enough. But IMO the time might come soon since more and more these mini warriors are being built and used.
However at this stage, i say your fine without one. Unless you tend to pass on virus infected emails with your phone to a windows based platform. Just something to think about. Personally I say screw apps that would put more load on my already weak battery life.
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I got my google acc hacked few times, i dont know if it has something to do with android.
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No, no need at all.
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+1 for sure.
(If you did get a `virus' you could make lots of money selling and documenting your story.)
I installed Lookout more for the location feature than the av features. Just incase some bastard does a runner with my phone.
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Sorry for my bad English.
I'm now using the beta version of Norton. I don't know how it reacts to virusses, but I think it works good.
Before Norton I used Lookout. When I installed an app, I got feedback if the app had viruses or not. Now using Norton I do not get this feedback.
I prefer Lookout.
Just curious who else is using the LookOut app?
I've been using it on my past three devices, Galaxy4G, LG G2X and SGSII...seems pretty cool... I don't know... what do you all think?
1. Curious how much system resource it uses to be running in the background constantly?
2. How much does it really effect the battery?
3. Is it worth even having?
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I like the locate, back up and scan features.
i use it, also for the location (in case i lose it) and it scans my apps (i dont know if it actually makes a difference)...but it doesnt seem to lag my phone at all and there is no noticeable battery drain
that is the first thing i removed from the stock ROM
Can you list the reasons why?
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that is the first thing i removed from the stock ROM
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i have also used it on my past devices and i love it and it doesnt use much cpu and its free
If you are looking for a phone locator try Cerberus. Its under $5 and its one time fee.
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I use it but only cause I haven't rooted my device
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Just curious, what is the difference between using LookOut on a rooted vs non-rooted device?
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I use it but only cause I haven't rooted my device
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iunlock said:
Can you list the reasons why?
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on my old phones, it slowed them down, in this phone i don't think it will make any speed difference
but we are safe, and i see no reason to use it
if you just wan GPS tracking, the build in Google Maps feature have it
and there are tons of other phone retrieval apps that consumes less resources than look out, and can be activated with SMS
also look out is extremely annoying as they keep spamming you with junk mail for as long as you are using their app
Are these type of apps needed or recommemded? Got lookout preinstalled(not activated) and got a txt about the T-Mobile mobile security app. Wife dloaded it, but I did not on to mine.
If needed which one is best?
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droptopMP said:
Are these type of apps needed or recommemded? Got lookout preinstalled(not activated) and got a txt about the T-Mobile mobile security app. Wife dloaded it, but I did not on to mine.
If needed which one is best?
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I dont think we really need those stuff. If you know well what you are downloading and from where you are downloading this stuff are useless.Beside they Consume battery alot.
I never used them on my 4 android devices lol
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I use Lookout a lot. It has saved me many times when I left my phone somewhere, and I had to find it. The web interface is great. You can locate it via GPS, make it scream, or even wipe it if you need to. It also does a daily back up of all your pics and calls. Not sure if we need the Anitvirus yet on our phones, but it's nice to have as a piece of mind. Especially when downloading all these third party apps from say XDA (not that members would try to give bad ones, but some links go to shady sites once in a while).
So look out is good? What about avg?
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Avast beta FTW
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Another really good security app is cerberus doesn't provide any type of virus protection be offers a wide array of lost or stolen options definitely worth a try.
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2nd for avast. Don't care much for lookout and I wouldn't give me dead grandmother AVG.
Casperi
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I don't think lookout is necessary, although the locating feature is great..you can try cerberus or seekdroid if you want an app that locates your phone
I like my Roms the way I like my women..... Clean and smooth
I use avast. Use it on my desktop and it's way better than most other anti virus for PC. Avast doesn't seem to use much battery and is very light on my phone. Plus the anti theft feature is the best out there. Period.
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All I have to say is Cerberus the best for rooted and non rooted users its like alarm force for my phone
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What's wrong with AVG? Im still on the.fence on if I want to use any of it......
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I use Lookout mainly for its backup and lost devices capabilities... as long as you are downloading from known sources you should have no need to scan files for viruses.
Quick question about these type of apps: do they automatically enable GPS if lost and you try to find the device?
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Quick question about these type of apps: do they automatically enable GPS if lost and you try to find the device?
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No it does not enable GPS, but it still narrows it down to a couple feet using triangulation with the surrounding towers and/or wi-fi. I just did it for mine, and the map pinpoints it to inside my living room. Since it also has the ability to scream (actually screams a loud noise) there should be no issues finding it within a few feet while screaming. On that note even if the phone is set to silent Lookout will turn the volume all the way to 100% to scream making it very easy to locate.
My favorite combo is tmobile security (auto location off) with dropbox for backup purposes... less battery drain. (Wont find your phone if its off)
Do you use any virus/malware programs, thoughts and recommendations?
I've never been a mobile security using kinda guy. I've tried lookout before and never saw the point besides being able to locate a lost phone. Which I have never needed. So I just ended up uninstalling it.
My dad recently felt the need to show off his new mobile security suit and tell me all the features (I forgot what it was, but lookout did all the same things he mentioned to me)
Has anyone had a security program detect a major threat?
Considering I keep more important info on my cell than my laptop my dad got me thinking maybe I need one of these...
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I use lookout for security and the locator. I doubt I'll ever need it but it pays to be safe. I've never had a threat detected but once again you never know. Instead of asking why bother, perhaps say "why not?"
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I use avast because it really good if ur rooted
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Yea its the one I just installed the other day. It seems more serious than lookout did, with what it had me to do to set it up
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I use avast because it really good if ur rooted
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Second that Avast. used nq security for a year but it qut updating virus protection so been with Avast ever since.
I'm wary of what I download. And always keep backups and change my passwords often. Though I do use Lookout for GPS tracking, I however disable the file scanning function.
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I've never heard of a single case of a mobile virus but it's possible to inject malware via an app I'm very careful about what I download.. I never use any mobile security apps.
I did hear about people being able to steal your info from your phone by NFC.. All they have to do is come close enough to your phone with an nfc tag and it can automatically direct you to a Site where it automatically downloads something malicious to your phone . It's very unlikely to happen but the only way to prevent that is keep nfc off..
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Malware agree
NFC agree
Virus there have been some recent reports, but I use the term virus loosely.
Kaspersky used on pc gave free mobile subscription key. So I said why not
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Malware agree
NFC agree
Virus there have been some recent reports, but I use the term virus loosely.
Kaspersky used on pc gave free mobile subscription key. So I said why not
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It would be simple to fix the NFC thing.. Just make it so it's not automatic and you need to OK it to continue.. I don't think it would be any more of a hassle
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Yeah wasn't saying I was worried, just saying I agree it could be exploitable
I'm in no danger.. I never use it lol
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I use Dr. Web it scans any app that I download and gives a notification according to the results. There are only 2 times it has ever found anything was once on my mt4g I used an apk to help root the phone. Because of the nature of the apk dr Web reported it as malicious. I knew that it wasn't so no biggie. The other time was a couple months ago when gosms was under fire for recording info from your chats/texts gosms had an update that started the controversial info collection. When I downloaded the update Dr Web reported the app was malicious. So I simply did not update. Otherwise all is quiet.
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in MIUI rom you can block individual app permissions.. Pretty good security feature if you ask me
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I would use some sorts of mobile security. Better safe than sorry.
Hey people I was wondering I'm scared to loose my phone and I was wondering is there an app I can use to track my phone? I have avast and it has anti theft but I don't know how to use it to track I also have avast on my laptop soo any suggestions I can try or someone know how to use the avast tracking
Cerberus will do a lot of different things, including track your phone; I highly recommend it.
If you have Sprint's insurance you can download the total equipment protection app from the play store. Once set up you can locate the device and it also backs up your contacts.
Where's My Droid and Androidlost are the ones I use. I think that they are better than the one that came with my insurance.
I tried different apps but finally settled on to Cerberus. I would recommend it to anyone. Just try the free seven day trail.
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All these things are moot if a sophisticated person finds your phone and wipes it and installs a new ROM. You can either wish that an average joe who's not advanced finds your phone or your phone stays put where you lost it before it runs out of battery.
TrustGo Security. Register in the website, and add the site to someone else bookmarks. Works for me in less than a minute. Also let the GPS on.
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THORMUNZ said:
Hey people I was wondering I'm scared to loose my phone and I was wondering is there an app I can use to track my phone? I have avast and it has anti theft but I don't know how to use it to track I also have avast on my laptop soo any suggestions I can try or someone know how to use the avast tracking
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GotYa face trap app: has good ratings and a has already proved useful in live situations according to a news report
WheresMyDroid: also has good ratings and reviews
Wow I just open the app and I see all this thanks for all the suggestions
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i use android lost personally, but there's a number of apps that do the same thing.
Plan B has worked for me. You can install it even after you've lost it, then it'll show up on your map, you can send messages through it and even sound an alarm. Handy dandy.
preyproject or lookout are the two I recommend as a Police Officer.. Plan B is a part of Lookout that can be downloaded after the fact, if stolen,,
As stated earlier these apps are only useful if you loose your phone and no one picks it up and or some average Joe that isn't smart enough to pull the battery out or just turn off the GPS and data ...
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derf8966 said:
As stated earlier these apps are only useful if you loose your phone and no one picks it up and or some average Joe that isn't smart enough to pull the battery out or just turn off the GPS and data ...
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I have the sprint app. I had the location gps turned off on the phone. And tried the online site and it tracked it exactly where I lived. Also can do a schedule on gps tracking fron the phone.
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