XDA Virus??????? - MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development

hi to u all
one of my friend told me that he read some stuff about XDA virus on some website, i m not sure which website he saw. any way if there are virus for XDA then how can we get rid off them i mean which anti virus software we should use.
HELP
Regards
Gugi

hi,
go to www.antivirus.com
there is a version for pocketPC
buzz

thanx buzz_lightyear
Regards
Gugi

I've only heard of two, and teh second was in August last year. The only was of catching it is to run an infected executable file. Not from email or web browsing.
Things may change in the future, but your chance of catching a virus at present is almost nil. Buting anti-virus software for a Pocket PC is a waste of money in my opinion.

i'm using pda or xda online since 2002 and never catch a single error cause by virus ppc, btw using antivirus for pda is wasting of system resources too
CMIIW

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caller2picture

hi,
does anyone has "caller2picture" ?
I have the trial version and I want to buy the full one, but on "pocket gear" I've seen a post of a user that bought the full version but he's still unable to assign more then 3 pictures.
Can I thrust them and buy the software or do I have to forget it ?
Thanx
Arog
check here
http://www.ppcw.net/forum.php?forum=3&thread=1047393751&area=&story=&page=1
I've used the trial version with more or less success, especially displaying a chimpanzee picture when my collegues tried to phone me :lol:
I've got the full version and it works fine. I've got about 10 pictures assigned to contacts.
Polska.
hi
can anybody explain how i can use it(call2picture)
you may excus me
i cant speak english verey well
xchange your the man...
need more ppl like you here
:wink:
Caller2Picture Full Version
Can someone point me in the right direction i need to Dload this software but i aslo keep hearing that you are only able to use 3 pictures please email me any info U guys have. [email protected]
Thanks in advance
ALl this administrator going around deleting my posts... are a bunch of ass hole...
anyway, I will start a forum on my own xda forum later.... Which asshole please own up. Don't hide like a DOG
xchange said:
ALl this administrator going around deleting my posts... are a bunch of ass hole...
anyway, I will start a forum on my own xda forum later.... Which asshole please own up. Don't hide like a DOG
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Oh, please, give me a break... We're doing our best to create a fun experience for everyone. And besides, what hidden about the policy of removing warez trading?
http://xda-developers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=859
This is not acceptable at all.... Xchange man those ppl are receiving us as their guests and why pay them back by insulting them??? 2 days ago this site or this forum has reached its 500 user and all of them are considering themselves as one family sharing and learning and teaching. Please reconsider your attitude as we all are here friends and one happy XDA, o2, QTEK, SX56 (forgot any?) Family...
Thanks for the ppl behind this site thanks for the members in this great forum God bless us all.
Regards
ARZ
I have to agree with XDA developer Peter Poelman
come on xcahnge - $14 is not a lot for software... that is damned useful...
and entertaining, and intuitive. Instead of moaning why not just develop your own version of the software and distribute it as freeware?
I mean if it cost several hundred pounds and you used it three times you'd have cause to grumble.
Dont forget that programmers have mouths to feed - and being a software developer is as worthy a job as a train driver or electrician.
(Apart from Solicitors & Estate Agents)
I am none of these by the way, but I know plenty of programmers!
Dont forget that we need people like this to develop apps for our phones to make them "far more functional" than our friends nokias, or motorolas are.
Hold on a minute you dont like paying 14 dollars, but you have several hundred dollars worth of mobile phone!!!!
Just try it out. add three pics for your best friends and if you like it then just BUY NOW!
:lol:
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=5642&associateid=18
haha,
no thanks, I already got the serial no... caller2phone. I guess our opinion are different.
xda site
hi all
this is a great site and i normally log in daily i used to have a nokia communicator but the xda is a lot more usefull and the only real website for the xda is my-symbian.com and that started a bit like this site but turned very quickly into a forum for selling software and not really intrested in the people or the product it would be s ahame for this to happen here there is loads of free software out there try downloading bear share and you will get loads of games. anyway keep up the good work on the website.
regards kevin beecher
So... what about sharing the serial!!!!
caller2picture is pants..
I only wanted to be able to select different ringtones... caller2picture adds its bloatware crap and removes another useful feature <sending an sms from the contacts> (or has nobody noticed?)
nobody has made a program with a little box that lets you do the same thing?
hmmmm
Leo said:
So... what about sharing the serial!!!!
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It is useless, because it is generated depending on number on your Register screen. And that one is probably calculated from your name/or other unique parameters of you xda.
Hi!
Anyone got similar problem. The pictures aren't showing themselves regularly and consistently. They pop up many times less than they don't. Suggest anything, guys? :?
What is frustrating is I bought the full version, but it will not work with WM2003PE.
What is frustrating is I bought the full version, but it will not work with WM2003PE.
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The program does work with my ppc2003. Anyway, you have to remove your sd card before the installation since the system will automatically install the software to sd card even you choose to install on the default location. The Picture2Caller does have some bugs when installed to ppc 2003. That is the software fails to work with all contacts. Anyway, if you feel ok with this, go ahead. Cheers
I want to agree with Arzeb,
This is an AWESOME site, complete with smart helpful people. Please keep up the excellent stuff that gets done here.
xchange: please chill.
THANX to the rest of you.
Hal.
Tried installing it again withot the SD card, still does not work. What happens is, it does not retrieve the contact's name, and phone numbers.

[Q] Recommended Antivirus Apps?

Do we really need an antivirus/anti malware apps for our android phones, if so what is the recommended antivirus or the best app for the job. (Free if possible).
Right now i'm using webroot basic and finding it very good and its free.
Hey
Not sure bout the one you mentioned but im using lookout seems good .
Anytime i ve read news of virus attacks lookout gets a mention for protection against it so reckon it must be good
Has been afew viruses in recent months so i def would use something.
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pushtostop said:
Hey
Not sure bout the one you mentioned but im using lookout seems good .
Anytime i ve read news of virus attacks lookout gets a mention for protection against it so reckon it must be good
Has been afew viruses in recent months so i def would use something.
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webroot has been trusted in the pc industry as one of the best anti spyware program. Also eset has just opened beta for their antivirus, tried it but didnt recognize the virus i,ve put through my phone unlike webroot. Also tried lookout, its ok thou it eats a lot of my memory, about 26 mb to be exact whereas webroot only takes up about 13 mb max.
Cool
Well ya kinda anwsered ur own question then webroot is best.
Just sharing my limited experience
Edit : been watching lookout over the last few hours and ram usage has hoovered between 6.5 n 6.8 mb
Which is far less than u stated and less than webroot at 13mb
Hope this helps
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I would recommend this one:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkxdapre.activity&feature=search_result
1) It doesn't hog your ressources
2) It has a wealth of information, including the relevant one that malicious code aka viruses need YOUR consent in order to run in Linux, thus making antivirus software moot
3) It doubles as an entertaining forum.
Logseman said:
I would recommend this one:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkxdapre.activity&feature=search_result
1) It doesn't hog your ressources
2) It has a wealth of information, including the relevant one that malicious code aka viruses need YOUR consent in order to run in Linux, thus making antivirus software moot
3) It doubles as an entertaining forum.
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Does malicious code need your permission to run on android too? Is it always obvious that they are malicious or do they disguise as something one may want to download?
hmm i dont think anti virus is a need ..
Logseman said:
I would recommend this one:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkxdapre.activity&feature=search_result
1) It doesn't hog your ressources
2) It has a wealth of information, including the relevant one that malicious code aka viruses need YOUR consent in order to run in Linux, thus making antivirus software moot
3) It doubles as an entertaining forum.
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LOL that made me laugh so hard.
pushtostop said:
Cool
Well ya kinda anwsered ur own question then webroot is best.
Just sharing my limited experience
Edit : been watching lookout over the last few hours and ram usage has hoovered between 6.5 n 6.8 mb
Which is far less than u stated and less than webroot at 13mb
Hope this helps
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weird i installed lookout and tried monitoring it for more than an hour and it always hovered in the 20's. maybe it was scanning or something, webroot now is at 5.1 mb in ram usage.
animboo said:
Do we really need an antivirus/anti malware apps for our android phones, if so what is the recommended antivirus or the best app for the job. (Free if possible).
Right now i'm using webroot basic and finding it very good and its free.
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No. We dont need. What we need is to educate ourselves not to download virus.
i think KASPERSKY has also launched an antivirus too
try it
Hey
have tried webroot seems good similar to lookout cant test how they compare on virus detection but ui is similar.
Still cant understand why it zaps so much ram on u
I know ya have to give the virus permission to run but i ve heard they disguise as apps ya might know and trust so thats is why i use it .
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hierarchy666 said:
No. We dont need. What we need is to educate ourselves not to download virus.
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What about the 30 malicious apps google removed from the market last week?? How we going to educate ourselves to not download malicious market apps? Anyway i use ALYac its a great free AV option
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try lookout it is good and you can find your device if you lost it.
an alternative would be dr. web antivirus. this app is very good in scanning the whole system instead of just apps, however i uninstalled it and switched to lookout coz whenever my screen turns off during scanning it does not scan! However i am not sure if this bug still exists. Try both these apps and you come to a conclusion. Hope I hepled

[?] Do them anti viruses actually work?

I really don't think the anti virus software works for mobile devices because they clean way to fast. I'm sorry but I don't think the application can go over 2980 files in seconds. And I have never had anything reported but I have had viruses. To much porno. Just playing. But please tell me way you honk about anti virus software.
If you don't mind antivirus companies knowing where you go on the web, I guess it doesn't hurt to have AV on your phone. But I've never heard someone say "thank god I have AV on my phone, it saved my ass"
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Lookout seems to be the Johny one that does anything useful.
Android =\= windoze, you don't need an antivirus if you use common sense when downloading apps.
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Lookout is top notch, it doesn't seem to use a lot of resources either. Never had a problem but since android is so popular now I'm sure there will be more malware floating around eventually.
Avg can make you loose root. The android platform is split so a virus if one makes it to your phone is instantly quarantined. Av is kinda pointless.
THUNDERBOLT

[Q] Antivirus, thoughts and opinions

I'm curious how many actually use an antivirus on there phone and if so which and why I've used lookout and anti-virus free but I'm looking for a battery efficient app that actually does its job properly all the time thanks for any input
My opinion, they're generally worthless, battery killing, problem causing programs.
The only good thing about lookout is the lost phone feature, which can be done with far better apps that are designed just for that.
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juhde said:
My opinion, they're generally worthless, battery killing, problem causing programs.
The only good thing about lookout is the lost phone feature, which can be done with far better apps that are designed just for that.
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Just dont download sketchy stuff
slowz3r said:
Just dont download sketchy stuff
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Seriously. No anti virus will protect you from everything. And I think it is worthless for phones at this time.
Awesome info and since getting the dx2 I haven't had one or felt the need on my fassy I tried others and never felt like it was doing me any good so I was curious I don't feel the need for one other then outside/3rd party apps is there a safe way to work threw those type of apps thanks
The best thing you can do for security is make sure you don't have any networks stored as netgear or linksys because if it finds that network in a public place it will connect to it and someone can packet sniff your passwords
If you are going to connect to a wireless network in an airport, always ask someone what network is the airports, people can set up laptops or cell phones for the purpose of tricking people to connect to them so they can packet sniff you
http://www.blog.jbi.in/security/firesheep-a-packet-sniffer-that-creates-security-nightmare/
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I used lookout which actually checks each apk to make sure that the should aren't known culprits.
Running a mobile phone with android without anti-virus protection is asking for trouble. Would you run your home machine without it? Android malware has picked up 300% in the last 4-5 months with rootkits and all sorts of nasty things coming down the pipe. Here is a site with some of the more recent stuff listed for androids: http://community.ca.com/blogs/securityadvisor/default.aspx
I've ran lookout, avg, and kaspersky mobile so far and have had 2 instances where lookout and kaspersky reported issues with software upon installing.
A rundown of what's out there and some reviews of them would be wonderful but I haven't come across a site with it yet. If someone else has please chime in...
On my windows machine i have one, on my linux system i don't,, on my android (linux) phone? Not a chance, make sure your permissions are alright, use your head keep a nandroid backup and you don't have to worry
Oh and on your link there the only "scary" thing said specifically that it was for windows based systems
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PnoT said:
Running a mobile phone with android without anti-virus protection is asking for trouble. Would you run your home machine without it? Android malware has picked up 300% in the last 4-5 months with rootkits and all sorts of nasty things coming down the pipe. Here is a site with some of the more recent stuff listed for androids: http://community.ca.com/blogs/securityadvisor/default.aspx
I've ran lookout, avg, and kaspersky mobile so far and have had 2 instances where lookout and kaspersky reported issues with software upon installing.
A rundown of what's out there and some reviews of them would be wonderful but I haven't come across a site with it yet. If someone else has please chime in...
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If you don't instal shady software, you won't have a problem.
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juhde said:
If you don't instal shady software, you won't have a problem.
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You're seriously naive and have no clue about being security conscious in this day and age.
Google took down a ton of applications from its own appstore because of being infected with malware and then some more later on that contained a rootkit. Did any of those application fit your definition of "shady"?
The world as we know it is not a rosy place to shrug off protecting your investments and hard earned cash. If you chose to be that way then so be it but giving bad advice is not smart.
P.S. I have some swamp land in Florida I'll sell you CHEAP so send me some $$ to my payal account and I can forward you over the details after payment is made.
PnoT said:
You're seriously naive and have no clue about being security conscious in this day and age.
Google took down a ton of applications from its own appstore because of being infected with malware and then some more later on that contained a rootkit. Did any of those application fit your definition of "shady"?
The world as we know it is not a rosy place to shrug off protecting your investments and hard earned cash. If you chose to be that way then so be it but giving bad advice is not smart.
P.S. I have some swamp land in Florida I'll sell you CHEAP so send me some $$ to my payal account and I can forward you over the details after payment is made.
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You're the naive one, I've been running android for nearly 3 years and never had a single problem, because I don't run around installing crap just because it looks cool. You obviously do since your super cool and necessary anti virus apps have found at least 2 problems in your phone.
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First of all, android is linux base so there are no viruses known to be around. If you want a battery management, then I suggest using Juice Defender Ultimate.
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Furioustylez said:
First of all, android is linux base so there are no viruses known to be around.
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ROFL
Edit : that guys other posts are just as hilarious and uninformed
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I highly recommend LBE Privacy Guard as an extremely useful security tool. It will classify your installed apps in three categories, Untrusted, Trusted, and System. Any app you are unsure of you keep its default Untrusted status, and you can edit it's custom profile to disable any privileges you see fit. Just got a Cartwheel counter app you are unsure of and it requires internet and identity info to install? You simply edit the LBE profile after installing to disable the app's access to internet, etc. Any time an untrusted app tries to use a permission a simple pop-up appears with an allow/disallow. This action can also be set as default for every time the app calls on this function. Very robust, highly recommended, and COMPLETELY FREE.
That said it might not do anything to protect from the more advanced malware that might be out there, but is a great defense for the more simple ones.
Just no. Seriously.
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Furioustylez said:
First of all, android is linux base so there are no viruses known to be around. If you want a battery management, then I suggest using Juice Defender Ultimate.
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That is wrong. There is malware for android because it has become so popular, and it is designed to be simple but it gives the apps more control.
Honestly, I used to use one but since I read ratings and am stingy about what I install, I figure I am fine.
When they say "malware", its referring to apps that steal your personal info. So like I said there before, no viruses for linux base products.
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Hate to disagree with you but the proper definition of malware is:
mal·ware/ˈmalˌwe(ə)r/
Noun: Software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.
Now, there most definetely is malware for android. You just have to be conscientious of what you install.

Did you ever got a virus on your phone? Is having Anti-virus essential?

Hi Guys,
We know they exist, we get warnings in the news and on internet but I never met anyone who had a virus on his/her phone. And I live in China (Shanghai) with 30 Millions people. I'm starting to wonder if it's really important to have an anti-virus app. Of course wisdom tells me it just need one virus to make it worth. But with all the crazy phone people that are here, there must be someone who had a virus at some point. If so, what kind of virus? How many? And do you think an Anti-virus app is really necessary? Are you using one? Are you wearing condoms?(Whoa forget that last one, too many questions.)
I don't have one for the moment but maybe after reading your comments I'll get one. Will see.
I personally dont use one. Antivirus can (should) detect mallitious apps that might take advantages of user permissions and send sms, call someone or steal personal info without notice. Also almost all antivirus solutions offer anti theft protection (not so useful as it sounds).
My oppinion is that they are not worth the ram ussage if you are not installing free cracked apps from unofficial sources which is the most common place to install malicious app by mistake.
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No. I don't have any anti virus apps too. I feel it is unnecessary.
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Using smartphones for 10 years.
never needed oe used an antivirus program (except one occassion, to briefly see its features)
So any of you know someone who had a virus?
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Had once in symbian Commwarrior.A but never installed virus soft.
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I don't think I need one! I don't do online banking from my phone! Other than that It will slow down the phone unless you are not doing something dodgy.
I put an Anti Virus on my first Android phone as I fell for all of the scare tactic bull**** companies give you to download their products, but no, I don't on my S3 and never have. If you ask me and probably half of the XDA members, most Android "viruses" are non existant, and are mentioned to scare you into buying their products (most have a paid version that will "scan better"). As a matter of fact I've researched it quite a bit and only came across 2 legit Android viruses, both of which are from illegally downloading APK files from a non-google site.
So to answer your question, unless you download apps illegally, you're fine. Only Android security I spent money on is Cerberus Anti-Theft, it's really good should you get your phone stolen. The only downside is that you have to either have Data or WiFi on 24/7 so if it does get stolen you can access it from the control panel, but there is sadly no other way. Just make sure if you do spend your hard earned dollars on it that you get Titanium Backup or another equivalent so if you wipe your phone you don't lose it.
blackyz said:
Had once in symbian Commwarrior.A but never installed virus soft.
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Interesting, symbian is not as popular as Android.
What was the virus doing? I mean was it calling people or sending sms to your contact?
no, other that stealing nothign they could do,
but my visa is prepaid and my birthdate is senstive info.
Oh my... of course I have an antivirus app for my phone. In fact I have 10. My phone needs virus protection inception. If I don't have at least 5 antivirus apps on my phone, I won't feel remotely safe.
I typed this by hand.
Techniques said:
I typed this by hand.
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It's ok I can read by eyes.
I've been using avast for about 3 months now, having picked up anything, all about preference tho if you feel safer with it then just get one
I've never had antivirus, it just uses way to much CPU, RAM and unnecessary storage on your device. My phones never played up or messed up. I think its just a money making scheme tbh. It slows your phone down and is definitely not needed
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no, and i think it' not necessary an antivirus
if you know what you do you don't keep virus .... IMHO
Just be careful which apps you're about to downloa - don't install fart-soundsboards for example.
I use Lookout Mobile Security but mainly for the remote locate feature. It's free for up to two active phones in one account (account is tied to your e-mail).
Never had it report a virus though... don't think it hurts and never noticed it slowing down my phone, not even my previous HTC Desire
Eh, I ran Lookout when I first got an Android phone, but I don't think it ever accomplished everything other than introducing a slight delay after installing an application. I do run the JB-compatible version of LBE (which includes a ton of bloat - including an anti-virus), though, as I do like to block permissions, but I'd switch to PDroid in an instant if it were available for TouchWiz ROMs.
i think AV is useless on the phone.
had avast for sometime (got "scared"), other from a little battery drainage didn't feel slower or anything.
removed it to check battery stats without it and just figured it's useless...
as for anti-theft, you get apps that do just that, so no need for AV for anti-theft security.
Depends how confident you are as a smartphone user. If you check your app permissions (or if it is from a reputable enough dev), you shouldn't have any issues. As has been said above, cracked apps are the most dangerous, so be extra careful with those!
Also faik apps can't run hidden on android... so if you are an advanced user you should be able to check with a task manager what apps run in the background. If it isn't running in the background (and isn't your keyboard), then I doubt it can log your keystrokes etc.
So yeah, I don't use one. If phones get powerful enough such that the performance/battery impact is un-noticable, I'd probably install one (as I do on my PC - nod32), even though android is a more closed environment. If you're a noob who installs tons of cracked apps though (p.s. I'm not saying these attributes are necessarily linked lol), then of coure you should use one.

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