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What can can you recommend anti-virus for GN2?
c26alfred said:
What can can you recommend anti-virus for GN2?
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I`am using Avast, been using it for years on my computers and they seem to do the job well. Using it for a while now on android and it is light on the system and it works well i suppose and it has a lot of options you can set. Installable from Play Store.
avast
Avast is notably fully featured. AV + FW (root required) + anti-theft. And more notably, it's completely free.
avast too
MarionCast said:
Avast is notably fully featured. AV + FW (root required) + anti-theft. And more notably, it's completely free.
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BTW, can you help me find the link where i can download the FW? and what is FW? sorry noob question,
Thanks
Best AV= None.
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I'm using Trustgo on mine. .. seems to have lots of good reviews and is free. ..
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jujuburi said:
Best AV= None.
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+1
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just curious, do we really need to put AV on Note2 ? considering avast or kaspersky from googleplay, but i'm still thinking that its not my must have app.
Virii aren't a problem on Android yet, but Avast is really useful for its other features... firewall, anti-theft, permissions snooper, etc. You could use DroidWall, Cerberus, Permission Explorer instead, though.
c26alfred said:
BTW, can you help me find the link where i can download the FW? and what is FW? sorry noob question,
Thanks
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Firewall. You can only activate it if your phone is rooted.
Regarding the "No AV" comments, this is true if you don't sideload apps (i.e., only download apps from the Play Store). Otherwise, AV is a good idea.
But yeah, no replacement for user vigilance and care. Common sense! (No longer common nowadays, unfortunately...)
I use Kaspersky paid version on all my devices.
It has found 2 or 3 malwares from stok packages in Play Store.
So, I dont recomend anyone who download even from appstores to not have a AV check.
I think this is even more important regaring having root available.
MarionCast said:
Regarding the "No AV" comments, this is true if you don't sideload apps (i.e., only download apps from the Play Store). Otherwise, AV is a good idea.
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Google has been scanning apps in the Play Store since February this year using a system called Bouncer, and this is going to be at least as effective as 3rd party malware protection. So, as MarionCast says, there's not a great deal of point worrying about this if you generally only use Play - I'd probably also extend this to the Amazon AppStore too, as Amazon do rigorously scan for malware too.
With 4.2, it is expected that Google will extend this protection to apps installed from external sources using an on-board scanner.
Personally, I think that most Android "anti-virus" software (really this should be anti-malware) is no substitute for being aware of what you are installing and the permissions it is asking for.
Regards,
Dave
I sincerely advice Lookout security.
It's very professional and the free version will do just fine.
I'm using it for a couple of years now to my full satisfaction.
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I don't use any on my phone. PCs it is a most and I use what is called "Layering" security procedures:
1. Install Microsoft Sec Essentials
2. Use Mozila, most viruses attack IE
3. Install ScriptFilters, AdBlockers, PopUp Blockers addin for Mozilla
4. disable Java and Flash and only enable it when needed and trusted
5. Keep Anti virus, flash and Java up to date. You should really uninstall Java if you don't need it.
6. Use a restricted account. I never, EVER, not even for two minutes use an Admin account unless I'm installing a trusted software
7. Never use pirated software
8. Never open emails from people/entities you don't know or you never interacted with. The other day I got an email from Match.com (WTF! I've never been to that site), so I automatically class it as SPAM
9. Don't go to links you are fully aware of.
10. Clean %temp% and hard drive of temp files, clear browser history regularly
11. Scan computer in SAFE mode at least once per month
Few of the above apply to mobile usage. So, so far I don't see much need for an Antivirus app on my phone, which in the end will just make my phone slightly slower an have less battery life... Just MO
I don't use an anti-virus; with a well established knowledgebase, nothing malicious will happen. That's my philosophy anyway
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Carls Jr said:
is antivrius really necessary?
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Comodo Antivirus has a Ultimate experience. Beat all the premium anti virus/security to date... FOC
Comparison - http://antivirus.comodo.com/free-mobile-antivirus.php
i use lookout...it's free and can find my fone if i lose it...
Avast
Has anyone got it to work since it's currently free ? We have the correct version of knox for it and the devs say it maybe supported . FYI, is a ad and tracker blocker that's more battery friendly than vpn based solutions.
Adhell ist working fine for me (T719 Nougat), is basically the same as Disconnect Pro but open source (also using Knox) so I don't see why Disconnect Pro should not work.
thanks ill try that. ended up just setting up a pi-hole instead...
It works fine on my S2. Download to a phone then extract the APK and copy to your tablet.
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I've been able to use Disconnect Pro with no ads showing up.
I usually use Blockthis on my tab s2. It doesn't block the in-video ads in youtube app though.
hay dear guys i am your friend from galaxy note 3 forum i have just bought new p2 devise is there any advices or to do list to get best performance also is there a way to make video call with out third party apk
thanks for your help
I also came from Note 3.
Just enjoy the phone. You won't be disappointed.
Not sure about video calls as i don't use that.
philje123 said:
I also came from Note 3.
Just enjoy the phone. You won't be disappointed.
Not sure about video calls as i don't use that.
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Thank you for reply does installing custom recovery affect warenty like tripping Knox in Samsung
Yes because you have to unlock bootloader.
I haven't bothered rooting this phone. Works perfect without it. I use an app called AdClear for as blocking.
No bloatware to worry about.
philje123 said:
Yes because you have to unlock bootloader.
I haven't bothered rooting this phone. Works perfect without it. I use an app called AdClear for as blocking.
No bloatware to worry about.
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I've been searching for an adblocking app for a long time. I'm unrooted too and everytime I read the opinions about those apps, everyone says that they slow down the phone and drain battery. Is it true?
Haven't noticed any battery drain or slow down.
AdClear is very good and easy to set up.
adclear is only for samsung browser and i use chrome so a no go.
For ad blocking, you can try adaway if you are rooted, or dns66 otherwise. They don't add bloat, they just redirect DNS request with a hosts file or a pseudo VPN connection.
AdClear is blocking chrome ads just fine for me.
Hey everybody!
This is my first post on the forum but I've reading it for a month or 2 now.
I just bought my first Android phone which is an Exynos Galaxy S9.
I'm having trouble with DNS based adblocker. I tried Adguard, Blokada and DNS66 but all of them just block my internet connection when they are active. I cannot use any app that goes on the internet.
I've been looking for a solution for a while but not finding anything...
Do you have any solution? Or a good app that can block all the ubiquitous ads...
Many thanks.
Up!
Nobody's using an adblocker?
I'm using adaway, but you need root permission for the use. Just take a look here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
Thanks for your answer!
I have investigated the root a little bit.
Seems quite interesting! (I've always been jailbroken on my iphone)
But what are the true downsides? I read that Knox will not work, but honestly i don t understand what it stands for.
The warranty will be broken too?
Magixbenjix said:
Thanks for your answer!
I have investigated the root a little bit.
Seems quite interesting! (I've always been jailbroken on my iphone)
But what are the true downsides? I read that Knox will not work, but honestly i don t understand what it stands for.
The warranty will be broken too?
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Voided Warranty and any app relying on KNOX will not work (Most of the stock Samsung apps) banking apps won't work with root too, there are ways to hide it from certain apps
Do some reading before doing anything
I endend up with Adhell 3 if anyone has a similar problem.
Seems to work so far...
Blokada is working fine on my Unlocked S9 (using Verizon network). If certain apps or websites aren't allowed to access the net, you can whitelist them in the app. So far, it's the best ad blocker I've seen, besides being able to root and use your own hosts file.
hello. please, for all these apps, is there a way for hide (with root, because i know that without root is impossible) the key on up bar that show vpn connection in samsung galaxy s9? thanks
96cobra said:
Blokada is working fine on my Unlocked S9 (using Verizon network). If certain apps or websites aren't allowed to access the net, you can whitelist them in the app. So far, it's the best ad blocker I've seen, besides being able to root and use your own hosts file.
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Seems good indeed, but my problem is that any app using DNS is preventing all my apps to reach the Internet...
Magixbenjix said:
Seems good indeed, but my problem is that any app using DNS is preventing all my apps to reach the Internet...
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Reset the phone, maybe some malware is redirecting your connection through some service that the DNS blocker is blocking
Guys,
I have been rooting my devices for countless years now, but Iately I found myself wondering why.
So, I decided not to root my S4. So far, so good:
- Blokada works great for ads (and until one month ago AdHell was an even better alternative)
- Tasker does its job as well using Autoinput (obviously, I had to rewrite all my tasks)
- I had given up on Xposed a long time ago, due to Safety Net violations.
In essence, I believe that stock + OTAs + Knox works well and I don't need to root.
Wha are your experiences with no-root workarounds?
Wouldn't bother tbh, S4 rom forum is dead, only been 2/3 roms made!
I use to root all the time, back since I had the first HTC desire.
As of recent i haven't and I'm not missing it, S8+, Tab S4 and Samsung A5.
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Root?
To make decent backups using TitaniumBackup.
To transfer data to/from the ext. SD card using ssh/scp/rsync.
To disable lots of unneeded/unwanted 'standard' tools.
Root makes you a owner of your gear. Without root the device can do with you whatever.
Firewall, freezing unwanted apps, fighting against Google nosy curiosity. Making sound better with magisk modules.
But Samsung is stupid with their bad strategy, they don't respect warranty if your device is rooted.
Best solution is Xiaomi or OnePlus, but they haven't tablet with such great screen like Samsung galaxy tabs S series
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Astania said:
But Samsung is stupid with their bad strategy, they don't respect warranty if your device is rooted.
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Samsung may not, but according to european legislation the vendor is responsible to provide warranty for an appropriate period of time, at least one year.
Simple answer yes root is need please also note i was well against root i was gutted that i rooted my Tab S4 LTE Model that I rushed into without the research!
But since Samsung gave us the middle finger last month by denying us the KNOX API Key for Adhell 3 root is a must if you truly want to enjoy ad free bloatware free Tab S4 experience!
ROOT ROCKS!
sciurius said:
Root?
To make decent backups using TitaniumBackup.
To transfer data to/from the ext. SD card using ssh/scp/rsync.
To disable lots of unneeded/unwanted 'standard' tools.
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Hello what does this do "ssh/scp/rsync"? Does it transfer apps to sd card?
marvi0 said:
Hello what does this do "ssh/scp/rsync"? Does it transfer apps to sd card?
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For simplicity, scp is a network file copy tool and rsync is a network file sync tool. They use ssh as a network protocol.
For details, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Shell
rooting is the first thing to do with each device before it connects to network and start calling home.
rooting is a must: bloatware removal, adblocking, privacy, modding, security. you can install dnscrypt, force adguard on vpn and with adaway. you can enable call recording. you can have adfree usable youtube. you can include any app in parallel apps. you can modify the extra button. you can have same gestures on every phone (xposed Edge). you can have Swiftkey improved. you can crystalize agressive apps (3C). you can run your scripts. you can backup (titaniumbackup). all those thousand of settings in hundreds of apps backed up. endless possibilities.
for me i have to have adblocking, device identifiers masking, encryption and call recording on each device before first turn on (or second, but networks off). otherwise it has to be turned off. like in case of Xiaomi where you need to wait 2 weeks to unlock - i didn't touch the new phone until it was unlocked then rooted. #principles
doggydog2 said:
rooting is the first thing to do with each device before it connects to network and start calling home.
rooting is a must: bloatware removal, adblocking, privacy, modding, security. you can install dnscrypt, force adguard on vpn and with adaway. you can enable call recording. you can have adfree usable youtube. you can include any app in parallel apps. you can modify the extra button. you can have same gestures on every phone (xposed Edge). you can have Swiftkey improved. you can crystalize agressive apps (3C). you can run your scripts. you can backup (titaniumbackup). all those thousand of settings in hundreds of apps backed up. endless possibilities.
for me i have to have adblocking, device identifiers masking, encryption and call recording on each device before first turn on (or second, but networks off). otherwise it has to be turned off. like in case of Xiaomi where you need to wait 2 weeks to unlock - i didn't touch the new phone until it was unlocked then rooted. #principles
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Hi. I haven't had an android device for many years before this tab. Before that, I had a Note 2 on which i used to root and also have different roms running frequently.
I'm also considering rooting my tab s4 for a long time now. Could you share some more detailed about customizations that are available for tab s4 if I'm not willing to go to stock android roms? I'm asking about modifications to the offcial samsung based firmware.
Thanks
mayank_nigam said:
Hi. I haven't had an android device for many years before this tab. Before that, I had a Note 2 on which i used to root and also have different roms running frequently.
I'm also considering rooting my tab s4 for a long time now. Could you share some more detailed about customizations that are available for tab s4 if I'm not willing to go to stock android roms? I'm asking about modifications to the offcial samsung based firmware.
Thanks
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Same here, staying with rooted samsung firmware to enjoy the samsung extras. I will later setup a thread with debloat and list of verified modules to install. Also with a root guide, as i couldn't find one for encryption-only people.. found 10 guides but noone is using encryption. weird!
Here
doggydog2 said:
Here
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how did you root yours? I'm having issues
OcazPrime said:
how did you root yours? I'm having issues
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like described..similarly to others, without encryption disabler.