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Antivirus? Is there a need? If so which one is best thanks

Try Lookout
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To be honest, I doubt that you need it. As long as you watch your downloading etc habits.

I have no issue with odin.....If I were to catch something it's back to stock and reflash for me. No antivirus here. BTW - this is not advise, it's just my personal motto.

Thanks I'm gonna try agv or lookout if not for the antivirus then for the finding my phone if I lose it somehow
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I've also been using NetQin which has a lot of great features that others only offer in their paid versions.

mbudden said:
To be honest, I doubt that you need it. As long as you watch your downloading etc habits.
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seconding this, just make sure the app you download only has access to what it is suppose to do, on a side note, I use antivirus free.

I feel they are pretty pointless as long as you get all your apps from the market and read the reviews before downloading anything.
Just be smart about what you download.

it only wastes battery.
go look at any thread about "crappy battery" you will notice 1 thing!
they all run antivirus

One word LINUX.
That is what android is. It will only do what you tell it to.
As others have said watch what you download. The only way to infect your phone is by your own mis-judgement. There are no auto installers, you have to approve everything you do.
That being said why would you need an anti-virus?

I mostly agree with that...
However, with the recent issue with Google pulling several Malware apps from the market(most that were duplicates of legitimate apps)
I am a bit worried about where this is heading.
Although I suggest using Droidwall
With a white list to only allow specific apps to access internet.

Listen, I'm brand new to the cappy, so I'm here to learn, and new to Android, and I just learned tho ditch my a/v!
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Thanks I decided I don't need one any suggestions with a phone tracker/remote wipe?
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offwiththeface said:
Thanks I decided I don't need one any suggestions with a phone tracker/remote wipe?
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How about a hammer or better yet don't lose your phone.
There are a few on the market. Lookout Mobile Security get 4 1/2 stars.

nickm50 said:
One word LINUX.
That is what android is. It will only do what you tell it to.
As others have said watch what you download. The only way to infect your phone is by your own mis-judgement. There are no auto installers, you have to approve everything you do.
That being said why would you need an anti-virus?
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Thank you for that, well said!

Virus??

Twice now, a voice will start speaking to me in Spanish from my phone...totally out of the blue...sound like an ad maybe for Heineken. Have I picked up a worm or something on my beloved cappy?
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Probably not a virus, but perhaps an app that has airpush ads or something. That's why it's good to read reviews for apps first
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korockinout13 said:
Probably not a virus, but perhaps an app that has airpush ads or something. That's why it's good to read reviews for apps first
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Agreed, OP can try one of those anti-virus apps, many of which are free, but I would just go back to stock (or whatever ROM you're using) and stick with trustworthy apps.

If your rooted, try Adfree Android by Big Tin Can.

sailzfast said:
Twice now, a voice will start speaking to me in Spanish from my phone...totally out of the blue...sound like an ad maybe for Heineken. Have I picked up a worm or something on my beloved cappy?
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Also go into the market and search airpush detector, then if that doesn't find anything search for lookout security and scan your phone
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Thanks gents
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Air push detector picked up a recently installed live wallpaper. Gone!
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sailzfast said:
Air push detector picked up a recently installed live wallpaper. Gone!
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Did it solve the voices?

It did. Thank you sir. I wasn't hallucinating, lol.
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Thank god. I thought I was the only one!! Solved my problem too. Thanks guys!
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Bluetooth Voice Dial? Anyone!?!?!

Hey gang,
I'll admit, I'm a total noob when it comes to XDA and the whole world of Android modding in general but I have a pretty simple question to ask. Does anyone know of a WORKING Voice Dial.apk or free voice dial app that will work with a bluetooth headset? I live in Ontario Canada and it's law here that we cannot use our phone while driving unless it's with a handsfree (i.e. Bluetooth device.) Normally I wouldn't care but I'm a delivery driver by trade so this feature is EXTREMELY important to me.
I've tried several great roms and my thanks to all the devs on here for all the time and effort spent on them, but, if I don't get a working app soon or a way to port a working .apk I'll have to go back to my old phone as I can;t afford the $500 fine if I get caught. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Regards..

Couldn't you just use Google voice? Unless you don't have data.... the other thing is that I haven't even tried it myself, I thought I might suggest it other than that, I'll have to do some searching
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thatdude02 said:
Couldn't you just use Google voice? Unless you don't have data.... the other thing is that I haven't even tried it myself, I thought I might suggest it other than that, I'll have to do some searching
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Thanks for the response!! Unfotunately no Google Voice still requires you to handle the phone to start it as well as requires a subscription to actually call phones. It's kind of like skype that way. I just wish samsung hadn't excluded it from the original firmware as I really do like the phone other that that one issue. Problem is that's a REALLY big issue for me. As I said, any help is definitely appreciated.

Grr, I think Samsung finally got the voice dialing on the S2 and S3.... but I digress
Try Voice Speed Dial on the Google Play Store. It costs around $3, but it's something to start with. Reviews look OK, but I haven't tried it (too cheap to pay the moneys lol).
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gordo1701e said:
Hey gang,
I'll admit, I'm a total noob when it comes to XDA and the whole world of Android modding in general but I have a pretty simple question to ask.
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Your are no noob, you are a newbie !!!!!
A noob is someone who doesn't want to learn anything news, a newbie is someone who is very interested to learn new things !!
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RubenStauttener said:
Your are no noob, you are a newbie !!!!!
A noob is someone who doesn't want to learn anything news, a newbie is someone who is very interested to learn new things !!
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I sit Corrected..LOL!:laugh:

You can modify build.prop in the /system folder..... I will try it and post it here.
Do you have a GT-S5830 or a GT-S5830i ??
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Actually it's the S5830D

Please PM me your /system/build.prop .....
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Caller identity

HI Guys,
Is there any chances to know the caller location through any application. So that we can come to know who is pranking with us...........
Do reply.......
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look for true caller on market

I installed it but when i recieve the call Its showing no matches found for the recieved no.
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First of all, what your looking for is something that's not per se, allowed and tolerated by the mainstream masses and especially with your carrier.
Yes there is a an app for that, but you have to be working pretty much on the insides of Langley to obtain that sort of app. And I'm not sure if they would even warrant you to do so. Unless you'd like someone poking a gun at you....
You have a lot of barriers to consider... first is PRIVACY.. something that most and if not all people would appreciate and give to for something at the expense of it.
Second is SECURITY.... this type of app if it falls to the wrong hands.. could be use for some nasty sinister thing... so, that 2 barriers alone can give you a No GO in making or even installing it on your phone.
Third, Respect... If you want someone to know their location, then that someone might want to know yours as well...so the question is.. are you willing also to have your location known to anybody who has that app???
Sorry but keep wishing bud.. not to discourage you but you might be outta luck in getting it.

Let it be i will not attend the unknown no. Instead of getting this kinda trouble after installing the app.......... BE SAFE AND BE HAPPY
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That is the best idea, since many years its choice for me, I am using Root call blocker for that.

Ketan do u have any idea when jelly bean is out in india? ???
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Sammobile tweeted its Oct for SGS3 and Nov for Note

Thanks bro..
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Lag fest

Bruh there is so much lag on this jawn bruh . It's unbelievable son I can't stand this ish. I be trying to text my girl it lags , I snap chat it lags , I try to call my homies it lags . This makes Me want to drop the two hunnah to get my nexus cinco fixed . I'm pissed bruh ???????????????????????????????
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LifeAssault said:
Learn English?
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Errrrmagerrrd. . ..... turn offs yo s-voice home launch braaaaah, den chu needztos turn off yo motions n gestures n ish n then yo air views dawg, that will help u to Holla atcho gurrrrrl braaaaaahhhhhh..... if that don't work homie. ... pray for root, or stop trolling
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LMFAO!!!! that seriously make me laugh. Btw what lag??? I run Power Saving and I get no lag... I kep telling u guys it's the way you set up ur phone.
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Enthropy seeder helps quite a lot actually guys, ive noticed a lot less ui lag when opening apps,
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lesonal said:
Bruh there is so much lag on this jawn bruh . It's unbelievable son I can't stand this ish. I be trying to text my girl it lags , I snap chat it lags , I try to call my homies it lags . This makes Me want to drop the two hunnah to get my nexus cinco fixed . I'm pissed bruh ???????????????????????????????
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Fosho bruh, fosho.

thanitos said:
Enthropy seeder helps quite a lot actually guys, ive noticed a lot less ui lag when opening apps,
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What is this enthropy seeder?
My contribution to the urban convo:
Dis lag for dayz make me ratchet!
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Not entierly sure on the technical details but basically it improves memory access, its here in xda somewhere just google seeder should be the first or second link
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thanitos said:
Not entierly sure on the technical details but basically it improves memory access, its here in xda somewhere just google seeder should be the first or second link
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It requires root
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I think my IQ dropped from viewing this thread...
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I hate it when people create a new thread for an existing topic. I think it makes it difficult for people to find useful information because it gets scattered amongst the different threads. It only happens when someone fails to search first or when they feel that their opinion is so important that they deserve to have their own thread. The mods should move the few useful posts to the existing thread and remove this one altogether.
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dibeachdude said:
I hate it when people create a new thread for an existing topic. I think it makes it difficult for people to find useful information because it gets scattered amongst the different threads. It only happens when someone fails to search first or when they feel that their opinion is so important that they deserve to have their own thread. The mods should move the few useful posts to the existing thread and remove this one altogether.
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I completely agree. However, you should get use to it, because it will happen more and more. A popular phone means it's going to be popular with the lazy and ignorant as well. The only thing to do is use the "report" button to notify the mods.

I've been a member for several years. I'm used to it, but it seems to be happening a little more often now. I know that the mods have a lot of ground to cover. I'm usually reading through Tapatalk, and I haven't seen an option to report.
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Please keep all comments on lag to the already existing thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52233160
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