Hi,
Do you use any antivir apk ? And wich one ? It is necessary to have one ?
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it aint necessary, but if you want one you can download from the play store, lots of choice to choose from except avira because it consumes a lot of RAM
Try Avast..(altho i dont recommend antivirus)
I don't use antivirus at all.......!
Installed some years ago, not a single detection of virus, so uninstall
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I never heard of anyone having any trouble at all with viruses on Android, and given the lacking resources X8 has already, downloading an app which constantly runs in the background doing nothing isn't the way to go.
In my opinion, if you don't install .apks or scripts from dubious sources you're going to be just fine.
And even if you do, try Lookout. It's got a locating feature as well.
green2005 said:
Hi,
Do you use any antivir apk ? And wich one ? It is necessary to have one ?
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I actually don't recommend antivirus for our device like X8 Antivirus is a battery hog and
slow down X8 not little bit! But you can feel the lags and stutter moderately.
There's no Antivirus that lightweight for particularly for X8...
but scan your device's SD-card with PC antivirus and also your device frequently can makes you satisfied.
I use anti virus : AVG beacose i like firewall security on my phone :fingers-crossed:
if you need an antivirus you should use Avast his the best
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What is best Best Antivirus and Anti Malware App for Android ?
There are some reviews on the net, but i never found a conclusive one.
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You won't need something like that, that's my mind.
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You dont need one they are scams. There are so few malware apps that its just a waste of memory and they dont detect anything thats just been coded anyway they only keep data bases of very old **** that some people in china spread.
i use guard x. just for incase
What about Antivirus Free ? It takes very low resources.
I am using Lookout free. I don't know how efficient the protection is. However it does not impact the phone behaviour in any way. It's an 'install and forget' software.
luik said:
I am using Lookout free. I don't know how efficient the protection is. However it does not impact the phone behaviour in any way. It's an 'install and forget' software.
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use that to , 1 month premium if you install , looks nice , specialy the missing device option
Guide me for choosing best free antivirus from market.Need all function in antivirus with free.
Thanks for who guide me.
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Zoner AntiVirus Free
I personally dont think you should really need an antivirus.
IMO.
i don't think that antivirus is really necessary.
but if u want to, try Dr.Web Antivirus..
Yeah I don't think it's really necessary too, it will make your phone slower
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anti virus kill your battery very fast!!!
all of you not use antivirus,really!!
Are you sure i,e all of you not use antivirus in your device.our device safe without amtivirus.please reply me.
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I use anti virus over 1 year and never get a alert of virus,now I don't use and my battery support me 2 hours more
yeah I've tried using Lookout and lately using Antivirus free by Creative Apps, never get a virus. I think Android Market is good enough to filter the apps.
But Lookout has an interesting feature that could locate your phone or even give an instruction to your phone (from your lookout account, can be opened in your computer) to play an alarm loudly.
Actually, you won't need it. It's just interesting.
there is no need of an antivirus,it will only drain ur battery......
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still if u want to try,lookout is the best one having all features
What about lookout,dr. Web anti av,netqin mobile security,norton av.which av you recommnded for me.only free.
i've already installed all of those, never detect any viruses.
but, try lookout, it have anti theft.
and it's free.
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I would personally not use any anti-virus app as it would just use memory resources. Remember that android is based on linux which is unlikely to be affected by a virus.
Actually there is no need of antivirus for android phones
u can keep it if u want to but it will do nothing more than slowing down your phone and running in background
antivirus free
Avast! Mobile Security
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all anti virus just eat up our phone's ram , better not to use any , there is very less chances of our devices getting infected
BitDefender Mobile Security
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Zoner Antivirus is TOP antivirus for me. I can find bad application on the android market. I installed app Flashlight, but Zoner say: Trojan.Exploit
Personnaly, I don't use antivirus, because, I scan apk files, with my antivirus on my pc, and any files.
Before I use Kaspersky mobile, but used many memory,
I advice you to use NetQUin is an app optimize and secure your device.
hey guys... can somebody tell me if the "antivirus" app is really working on the android phone? if yes.. what is the recommended or best antivirus.. thanks in advance..
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I like dr web lite antivirus and it works for me. Sometimes i have warning about malware in new installed software.
no need antivirus.. or try lookout, avast, webroot..
Not such use of antivirus but I keep avast as it has anti theft(its available for free) which is much better then other anti theft available in playstore.
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Definitely Avast :good:
AVG Pro
Worth the money
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no need antivirus.. or try lookout, avast, webroot..
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You're playing Russian roulette!! Yesterday I installed an app. I confess: an illegal download from a newsgroup. But I had a password stealing virus. Suddenly I had to fill in all my stored passwords again and I got suspicious. So I downloaded avg free antivirus. It came up with a clear warning. Had to reinstall my rom again on Samsung galaxy mini and change all my passwords. I learned my lesson: do not install obscure free apps and certainly use a virus scanner. For me AVG did the job!
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smitharro said:
You're playing Russian roulette!! Yesterday I installed an app. I confess: an illegal download from a newsgroup. But I had a password stealing virus. Suddenly I had to fill in all my stored passwords again and I got suspicious. So I downloaded avg free antivirus. It came up with a clear warning. Had to reinstall my rom again on Samsung galaxy mini and change all my passwords. I learned my lesson: do not install obscure free apps and certainly use a virus scanner. For me AVG did the job!
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what u mean? i didnt install any av on my phone.. no malware or virus detect.. sometimes i use avast or kaspersky only..
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what u mean? i didnt install any av on my phone.. no malware or virus detect.. sometimes i use avast or kaspersky only..
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What I mean is: be careful! Use a virus scanner that constantly controls everything you install and this way prevents you from installing malicious software! I know: it costs performance, but it 'pays' with safety. Doesn't really matter what scanner you're using, just use one!
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I use the AVG antivirus pro satisfied with it.
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Do you use anything? If so, what? I'm using Avast. Good, bad, something better?
I don't use any antivirus. I don't think that it is necessary, I download once a month any well known antivirus like avast and run the virus scan. Antiviruses only consumes a lot of ram.
you just download and install app thr google play. you don't need antivirus
Viruses can infiltrate your device in many more ways than just apps from Google Play. But it is interesting nonetheless that very few see any value of having any protection.
Most studies on Android and antivirus programs have pretty much shown that they're useless. You're much more likely to have problems from permissions that are built in to legitimate apps than you are from a virus or trojan.
Andoid is basically omune to viruses becuase it is based on linux ! So u use antivirus for nothing!! It is tottaly useless and also the apps of antivirus are controlled by ram and cpu and pgone memory so if u where to het a virus your antivirus couldnt do shi*
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I use Avast as well, mostly because of the free anti-theft features. I have never had much trouble, although sometimes it picks up false positives. This is usually fixed quickly.
I used to have Avast as well. But now I switch to free Chinese app called LBE Security Master, man it awesome.
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Actually you are wrong in saying that Linux is omune to viruses, it just happens that no one targets Linux since its much harder to penetrate due to tight security measures. In the last month there were 48 apps removed from the play store which were infected with malware. Of which a few had been collecting personal data for up to 6 months. I will agree though that antivirus is not of much use anyhow and it only allows down your phone tremendously. But just because your downloading from the play store does not guarantee all apps are virus free. Remember to publish an app is very easy and almost anyone could do it.
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I said "basically omune" not omune! Just to be clear! Im very aware of the security of linux!
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Ok, I stand corrected as you did say "basically". I was not by any means trying to put your comment down as I she with you that it is kind of pointless to have antivirus on Android. I only wanted to make others aware of the fact that just because it's the play store doesn't mean you're guaranteed safety. I would personally never run any kind antivirus on Android. Shoot first thing I do when I get a new phone is remove all the crap bloatware and minimize the heck out of my roms.
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Its fine no probs, I agree that playstore is full of vulnerable apps that have permission to see all your personal stuff, thats where app store on iphone is better than android! But no antivirus can help with that. Regards
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i used to use Avast also but removed it after doping some research. Personally i think that I don't need an antivirus program on mine, but that's just me. Since Android is based on Linux i think it is very safe against virus's. There are very very little Linux malware exists in the wild. Malware for Windows on the other hand is extremely common. Usually if I'm side loading an app i scan it with my computer first before i install it on my phone or tablet. Here's a link i found about Android and viruses. http://www.howtogeek.com/129896/htg-explains-does-your-android-phone-need-an-antivirus/
Avast and Armor for Android. No one av will catch everything.
Never ever leave your privacy and security up to someone else.
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i use kaspersky tablet security.
its quite good :good:
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Avast and Armor for Android. No one av will catch everything.
Never ever leave your privacy and security up to someone else.
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i use kaspersky tablet security.
its quite good :good:
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WHO BUMPED THIS THREAD
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Regards
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No one mentioned Zoner.
I just did.
Good.
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I find many people having confusions about antivirus......... Many of them work quite the same way..........
Some of the FAQ's I've faced these days are....
1. Which antivirus is the best of all?
2. Some virus are detected in my pc which the app can't detect.... Is my antivirus not good enough?
3. Is the antivirus worth being "paid"?
Etc.....
That's y I decided to open this thread to help these users......
Plz post which antivirus is the best (according to u) and why.....
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Btw I personally use avast antivirus paid version....... Having root elevates the app by adding a firewall....... Except antivirus it has many features like call blocker, remote control, etc...
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I am using AVG internet security 2014(Cracked,not paid,and working with a licence to 2018),and it disables the virus before it even entered my pc over 1000 times from many sites.It is worth paying,but it isnt necessary,as you can get the pro keys for free
I use AntiVirus PRO which is AVG because ir detects all kind of malaware.
Regards
I'm using avast! Free Antivirus on my Windows computers/laptops.
On my tablet I use avast! Security. The firewall (with root) is great. I'm also using the Anti Theft feature, which you can push to /system so you can track your tablet even if the thief uses factory reset.
I am using AVG pro version..
Why??
It protects my phone and alse heps me to lock apps madhe make app backup...
Its like all in one app and i personally like it...
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Antivirus?
Nah! I dont use any
Why?
Simple, I dont need it!
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Antivirus?
Nah! I dont use any
Why?
Simple, I dont need it!
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Then I suggest you to use one bro.....
Why??
Because you need it..... I mean there are lot many worms out there.......
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I am using eset mobile antivirus click on the site u will get one year premium licence
http://esetnod32download.com.au/
Just click on 12 months free trial and submit ur name and email address.
Don't say thanks Hit thanks symbol
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