hi every one I need to ask a question is there any need of anti virus for my phone?
Be honest please.
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if you download pirated apps without any filtering thoughts such as
hey that looks fishy
you DO need antivirus. however, if u are a legit user
no need. It is a waste of resources and battery. and it barely works.
Ok even if android is based on linux kernel can anti virus run in android?
Please elaborate the concept of virus attacking in android I'd really appreciate it.
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I personally don't use an antivirus, but I try not to install fishy apps, only reviewed apps downloaded from sites that I trust.
YES! Of course it is needed! How else would anti-virus companies survive? If you have any compassion for the engineers working at anti-virus companies, you'll buy the most expensive and bloated anti-virus program you can find.
Instead of worrying about viruses, worry about the the legit programs you download from the Market. Examples of legit programs that steal your info and sell it for marketing: http://www.fastcompany.com/1692088/...personal-data-to-ad-firms-says-taintdroid-app
Install this to test out your apps: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.xeudoxus.privacy.inspector
Just a waste of space recources and battery.
If you afraid about personal data leaking, then you should be more concerned about various "legit" apps that floating around market and the internet and send your private info to God knows where.
If you afraid about viruses that can damage your phone then...if you think about it, by flashing scripts, roms, kernels, OC etc all the time then the possibilities are to harm your phone easier this way
Dont bother about AVs
anti virus sucks, stating that openvpn setting is malicious, ive never got a news about someone suffered of having virus on android os
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The android system is pretty secure considering that it runs linux (windows viruses will not work). The only viable risk is if your phone is rooted, which grants access to most of your phones resources. If you are smart with the apps that you download, it's no biggie. The android browser is pretty secure itself too, with little vulnerabilities, so the only big risks are from downloaded applications (that you installed willingly).
Some antivirus used in the desktop will detect android threats. So you can use them to scan any suspicious files on your pc before copying them to the phone (however, the best protection should be to not put anything in your phone that you don't really trust). I use F-secure antivirus on my pc and it warned me about z4root when I downloaded it to my pc since it could be a potential threat, since it actually roots the phone
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I posted this in another forum but I want to know what you guys here think about android security.
How worried are you all about security on the android platform? Don't you find it a little unnerving that anybody could upload and app to the android market and there is no verification of the app like on IOS platform. Anybody could write an app that looks legit but does devious things. All this along with there are very very few security applications and they are in the infant state. Don't you find it very dangerous? How do you try to maintain security on your android device? Don't download apps? Only download from known publishers? Or do you roll the dice and download anything? If you use a security app which one?
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I posted this in another forum but I want to know what you guys here think about android security.
How worried are you all about security on the android platform? Don't you find it a little unnerving that anybody could upload and app to the android market and there is no verification of the app like on IOS platform. Anybody could write an app that looks legit but does devious things. All this along with there are very very few security applications and they are in the infant state. Don't you find it very dangerous? How do you try to maintain security on your android device? Don't download apps? Only download from known publishers? Or do you roll the dice and download anything? If you use a security app which one?
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There are viruses for Android.....right ?
Besides , if you're smart enough you can check whether an app needs such permissions when installing , through the Mart or an .apk .
I don't like the way iOS works , they give too limited functionality .
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I posted this in another forum but I want to know what you guys here think about android security.
How worried are you all about security on the android platform? Don't you find it a little unnerving that anybody could upload and app to the android market and there is no verification of the app like on IOS platform. Anybody could write an app that looks legit but does devious things. All this along with there are very very few security applications and they are in the infant state. Don't you find it very dangerous? How do you try to maintain security on your android device? Don't download apps? Only download from known publishers? Or do you roll the dice and download anything? If you use a security app which one?
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i dont use a security app, i use common sense.
a game doesn't need access to my contacts...
notepad app doesn't need access to my private information...
this is why android phones are for the power users and shouldn't be used by soccer moms and grandmas - because they have no clue what they are doing with these phones except for when a phone call or text message comes in... let them have the iphones.
but if you are tech savvy, and want to squeeze every bit of user capability out of your phone, a high end android phone is for you.
the people that are tech savvy also have the awareness because they treat their phone like a computer, and not a phone.
just my thoughts.
I think the best thing would be if android embraced that the user can choose which permissions to give to apps. I mean, an app may want to know your location, you denies it, and the app continnues happily without using that functionality, or quits saying its essantial.
cobraboy85 said:
i dont use a security app, i use common sense.
a game doesn't need access to my contacts...
notepad app doesn't need access to my private information...
this is why android phones are for the power users and shouldn't be used by soccer moms and grandmas - because they have no clue what they are doing with these phones except for when a phone call or text message comes in... let them have the iphones.
but if you are tech savvy, and want to squeeze every bit of user capability out of your phone, a high end android phone is for you.
the people that are tech savvy also have the awareness because they treat their phone like a computer, and not a phone.
just my thoughts.
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very well put, unfortunately most dont think like this..
It is always a good habit to check the permissions an app needs before installation.I personally think that a system should be implemented in android market where all apps are erquested to give informaation on "Why they need certain permissions?".Certain apps do that.
An antivirus program is also useful in my opinion.I use Lookout antivirus,as i find it simple to use and does not slow down my phone.I tried avg but it slowed down my phone terribly.
hiitti said:
I think the best thing would be if android embraced that the user can choose which permissions to give to apps. I mean, an app may want to know your location, you denies it, and the app continnues happily without using that functionality, or quits saying its essantial.
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But, as a matter of degree, this just what we wish. The fact may be far beyond our imagination. Sometimes, malware still run certain functionalities even you cancel it. It's worse that some apps run secretly in system. I'm a little scared about security issue based on my PC.
cobraboy85 said:
i dont use a security app, i use common sense.
a game doesn't need access to my contacts...
notepad app doesn't need access to my private information...
this is why android phones are for the power users and shouldn't be used by soccer moms and grandmas - because they have no clue what they are doing with these phones except for when a phone call or text message comes in... let them have the iphones.
but if you are tech savvy, and want to squeeze every bit of user capability out of your phone, a high end android phone is for you.
the people that are tech savvy also have the awareness because they treat their phone like a computer, and not a phone.
just my thoughts.
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But a game might ask for internet/network permissions which you would probably accept. How do you guard against this? How can you prevent a malicious app that asks for relavent permissions but abuses them?
I never take the time to study the permissions required when I download an app from the market.
I tend to avoid the low number of d'load apps..... partly as there is less feedback to judge.... and partly as any app thats worth the download will have high stars and many d'loads.
Works for me so far.
Netquins running in the background just in case...... but whose to say they dont upload my contacts for spamming?
Prof Peach said:
I never take the time to study the permissions required when I download an app from the market.
I tend to avoid the low number of d'load apps..... partly as there is less feedback to judge.... and partly as any app thats worth the download will have high stars and many d'loads.
Works for me so far.
Netquins running in the background just in case...... but whose to say they dont upload my contacts for spamming?
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But what about new apps that may be legit? They won't have any reviews yet or stars. If everybody did the same as you it would never get reviews or stars? There's got to be a better way, don't you agree?
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But a game might ask for internet/network permissions which you would probably accept. How do you guard against this? How can you prevent a malicious app that asks for relavent permissions but abuses them?
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That's the only question above that can't be answered by LBE Privacy Guard.
Someone mentioned a game that wants access to your contacts. What if you really want the game? You just don't allow it access to your contacts and then play it anyway.
Most apps ask for access to your IMEI (you'd be surprised how many!) With LBE they don't get it.
Antivirus software is all well and good, but it's not the same as on a PC where pattern matching can be used. AV software on Android basically opens the apk file and has a look round to see if anything looks suspicious. Other than that, there's nothing it can do to stop a clever developer bypassing it.
Seriously, if you have concerns then get LBE and start restricting permissions access on an app-by-app basis.
johncmolyneux said:
That's the only question above that can't be answered by LBE Privacy Guard.
Someone mentioned a game that wants access to your contacts. What if you really want the game? You just don't allow it access to your contacts and then play it anyway.
Most apps ask for access to your IMEI (you'd be surprised how many!) With LBE they don't get it.
Antivirus software is all well and good, but it's not the same as on a PC where pattern matching can be used. AV software on Android basically opens the apk file and has a look round to see if anything looks suspicious. Other than that, there's nothing it can do to stop a clever developer bypassing it.
Seriously, if you have concerns then get LBE and start restricting permissions access on an app-by-app basis.
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this.
i was JUST about to say the same thing about the android "anti-virus" scam... not really a scam, but a false sense of security. as you said, not the same at ALL. people need to get out of the PC mindset with these phones. this is not windows, it's linux.
and i'm going to give LBE a shot. seems pretty legit.
for all of those running antivirus "software" on your phone, how many of you have actually run a virus scan and had it give a detailed description of a malicious "virus"....
Liking lookout
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ummm, anyone ever heard of antiviruses (Kapersky, maybe?)? Or at least look up the app's access to things... If it accesses something you don't want it to access (or think the app doesn't need to access it), don't install it!
I know out-of-the-box Androids aren't so vunerable to viruses, compared to rooted ones... So...?
First look up the developer of the app, then if you trust him, install, if you never heard of him, google it (or look at the comments at where you're downloading from), and if you had experience with the developer before (and if the experience is bad, like trojans, etc.), don't install!
(I don't understand half of what I'm typing XD...Don't blame me for misspellings, please )
Cant say I can rave or not when it comes to the anti virus apps.
Have used Lookout in the past and currently using netquin.... neither of which ever flagged up a virus, malware or whatever.
Its nice to think its running in the background but dont know whether it will do anything if its needed.
I was tempted to download a load of apps in a zip file but 20 secs in my Avast siad there was a virus. I'd like to think the market would have its own precautions but having searched the site, cant see any mention of its security for the apps we download.
Its a different thing altogether but we cant take the fact that its the market and relax...... the worst virus my laptop ever had came in an update from Microsoft...... and another directly from google tools.
Kapersky for Android then? You can pick up free full non-trial versions on the web...
About the Market - yes, that's true. You'd expect them to check if apps are infected or at least leave a bot to do it...
Sorta lame...
The best security is the brain.akp just like brain.exe is on windows - best thing it's free, godgiven and everyone got a copy
Zeze21 said:
The best security is the brain.akp just like brain.exe is on windows - best thing it's free, godgiven and everyone got a copy
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yeah but not everyone got the full version. A few of my friends got a corrupted exe and then this girl I know got the 30 day trial
not that good
Prawesome said:
It is always a good habit to check the permissions an app needs before installation.I personally think that a system should be implemented in android market where all apps are erquested to give informaation on "Why they need certain permissions?".Certain apps do that.
An antivirus program is also useful in my opinion.I use Lookout antivirus,as i find it simple to use and does not slow down my phone.I tried avg but it slowed down my phone terribly.
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I have both Lookout and AVG, neither has stopped my phone from getting up to 10 junk downloads, you have won an ipad, iphone etc., a day, not sms or email, I have to have every form of external contact turned off, the moment I get wifi or mobile access it starts downloading spam.
If anyone knows of a way to stop it I would appreciate the feedback
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Hello,
i have seen some applications at Google Play to protect the smart phone from threats.
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=AVG&c=apps
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=NORTON&c=apps
and i wonder, is it even needed?
what threats can damage my phone or can to garble my using?
and those Anti-Virus applications, can harm my battery precent or the speed of phone?
LOTS OF THANKS
(apologize for my english)
It depends how much common sense you have understanding permissions when installing applications.
Simply all the AV vendors report Android is being targeted more and more each day .
Note they are vendors but yes the risk will increase especially as the market is not as tight as it should be .
Do i have AV on my phone no as i have nothing to steal or run up large bills on it .
jje
Necessary to a degree
To be honest i don't think viruses are a problem, if as mentioned above, you browse smart
i do do that, but i still installed a AV just-in-case
if you want a recommendation i suggest lookout AV
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It depends how much common sense you have understanding permissions when installing applications.
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So ur say, it depends on the applications i install?
you know from time to time u download things from the internet or some other
markets...
In the other hand i belive if somone want to get into my phone by WIFI net i connect or somthing like that.
I dont belive the only way to get harm from threats its by installing somthing worng.
adirc said:
So ur say, it depends on the applications i install?
you know from time to time u download things from the internet or some other
markets...
In the other hand i belive if somone want to get into my phone by WIFI net i connect or somthing like that.
I dont belive the only way to get harm from threats its by installing somthing worng.
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I think the main idea is that when you install from unknown sources (non-market) they are trustworthy sources
as for internet downloads same idea, like when i download on my phone i use the same websites i use on my computer
just like on your computer you wouldn't install random untrustworthy programs, or download from malicious website, apply that on your phone and you should be fine
Been reading a lot about antivirus if its needed. Its just earning money, the only thing that can be implemented into app is steals your number, maybe message etc. But there have not been announcment anybody experience that. It is simple 10euro waste. Btw dude google it there is 1000of articles that saying anti virus bloody useless thing
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I've never used and never had problems, but some advice, try to install AVG already heard of him very good
You don't NEED one as such, but I think it's nice to know you're protected if an accident happens. If you think the same, I recommend Lookout. It has a basic scanner and AV for free and detected the test virus instantly so you know it works.
The paid version includes backup and phone locator but these can be acquired for free on other apps.
Up to you really, just treat your Android as you treat your PC; use only trusted sites and be careful of unknown/suspicious requests.
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In a word, not really... But you won't go wrong with lookout.
Avg is useless if I'm honest, it is so easy to fool that it is virtually worthless as security - change application name and it won't detect it
Hello folks,
We use so many apps and games on our Galaxy Y, hopefully I have not faced any virus related issues on my Y.
But, I want to know from you guys.
Is Protection apps really good to have or it not required at all?
Please suggest some protection app(s) which is/are really good.
I have found some free as well as some paid antivirus/security apps in Google Play Store.
Which one is best?
It is always better to stay safe than sorry!
But, if we are safe without any antivirus, then it will be unnecessary to install an antivirus.
So, your suggestions are very much appreciated.
arindam4u said:
Hello folks,
We use so many apps and games on our Galaxy Y, hopefully I have not faced any virus related issues on my Y.
But, I want to know from you guys.
Is Protection apps really good to have or it not required at all?
Please suggest some protection app(s) which is/are really good.
I have found some free as well as some paid antivirus/security apps in Google Play Store.
Which one is best?
It is always better to stay safe than sorry!
But, if we are safe without any antivirus, then it will be unnecessary to install an antivirus.
So, your suggestions are very much appreciated.
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try netqin v6.0 antivirus and security this antivirus can block usefull apps who no need a internet connection i mean u can manage ur app who connect to internet
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arindam4u said:
Hello folks,
We use so many apps and games on our Galaxy Y, hopefully I have not faced any virus related issues on my Y.
But, I want to know from you guys.
Is Protection apps really good to have or it not required at all?
Please suggest some protection app(s) which is/are really good.
I have found some free as well as some paid antivirus/security apps in Google Play Store.
Which one is best?
It is always better to stay safe than sorry!
But, if we are safe without any antivirus, then it will be unnecessary to install an antivirus.
So, your suggestions are very much appreciated.
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IMO, your brains are the best antiviruses. Read comments and Permissions required for all apps. If anything is suspicious, don't install it. Simple as that. Some AVs provide additional functions like blocking malicious sites or locating your lost phone though. You may wanna use the AV for those additional functions.
For me AVAST is the best one
GREEEEEETZ!!!
I am using netquin
For me Kaspersky Mobile Security the best & Simple Menu
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Guy'z i think we did n't need any antivirus aps bcz android does n't have virus i f have u can use kaspery antivirus it very affective
Thank you all for your replies.
I have found plenty of antiviruses and security apps from Google Play Store and used some of them.
After dealing with some apps I found Kaspersky Mobile Security (Paid) and avast! Mobile Security (Free) is very good. It does not drain much battery and work always in background.
Also NQ Mobile Security & Antivirus (Free) have too many features but It slowed my mobile. And also the reviews of this app after upgrade is not good.
I have added some well known Antivirus/Security apps in the voting. So, vote for your likes and if you choose "Other" option then comment here with your choice.
Avast is the best & its free. Better than the paid applications.
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for me, antivirus = waste of space
but for theft protection, I'm using cerberus
Is antivirus rely required?
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famous84 said:
for me, antivirus = waste of space
but for theft protection, I'm using cerberus
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devilrulz4ever said:
Is antivirus rely required?
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I also thought that Antivirus is not necessary but one thing that makes me think about it is:
If antivirus is really bot necessary then why people download and use it from Play store? Some of them got thousands of downloads and 4.5+ rating. Not only that people also buying the paid antiviruses.
That's why I started this topic here to know why people use it and what is the best one to use.
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arindam4u said:
Hello folks,
We use so many apps and games on our Galaxy Y, hopefully I have not faced any virus related issues on my Y.
But, I want to know from you guys.
Is Protection apps really good to have or it not required at all?
Please suggest some protection app(s) which is/are really good.
I have found some free as well as some paid antivirus/security apps in Google Play Store.
Which one is best?
It is always better to stay safe than sorry!
But, if we are safe without any antivirus, then it will be unnecessary to install an antivirus.
So, your suggestions are very much appreciated.
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Hey dude,
Antivirus just makes you satisfied and excitied about your cellphone just by doing the process of fake scanning your phone....
Acc to me antivirus just give mental satisfaction to the user except that its just useless....
Then also acc to me best AV is netquin and then cums avast......
yep antivirus is a WASTE
somewhere i read linux dont need a antivirus , n android is a linux dev.
i will say ' less educated/informed' people use paid antivirus .
kunal is right , it gives u SATISFACTION :O ;]
the best antivirus is a careful mind,
the best anti-theft is playing safe and not using my phone in the jeepney (Public Utility Vehicle) after the 1am shift
i worked hard for my phone so I take care of it always
and on the tech side, Android is a linux based OS, Linux is virus free
Thanks everyone for your useful opinions. Lately I have found that if you are not Using any app/games outside from Google's Play store (which is Recommend for android users) then you are safe from malwares or Security threat.
But one thing I have to say, Linux OS is not Completely Virus Free. Yes, it does not attacked by viruses too much like Windows OS, as Linux have very much Secured Root access. But it does not mean that it cannot be. See this Wiki page en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_malware#_ .
But, if you stuck with Google Play Store's apps then obviously you are secured and there is no need of any antivirus to install.
Some of you may have also seen, some free apps from Play Store gives you anonymous ads on Notification bar without any action taken by you. These are also kind of security threat, but it does not harm you as long as you don't click those ads and your a/c balance is not deducted.
Though, this type of adwares cannot be caught by antiviruses. You need 'adaway' or similar type app to remove those ads.
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i'd sugggest adblock, search in play store,
works like a charm
eminEnce_f9 said:
yep antivirus is a WASTE
somewhere i read linux dont need a antivirus , n android is a linux dev.
i will say ' less educated/informed' people use paid antivirus .
kunal is right , it gives u SATISFACTION :O ;]
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Yup bro....
Thanks for agreeing with my point....
And u r absolutely right that linux doesn't contain viruses....
Just wondering, has anyone made a virus that targets android devices?
im asking this because the userbase of android devices is large and growing, so for a hacker it would be profitable for him to target android phones instead of ones with other operating systems. this is even more worrying since phones can contain more personal info than a computer, like the numbers of people you know.
If there are viruses out there, what can we do to protect out android devices
Well not sure abt virus but nowadays malware is increasing popular.. instalng anti virus is wat i do
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There is a lot of malware for android, so as MajinSaiyan4 i use an antivirus (you can find lots of them in the Market/Play).
But the most important is looking the permissions of the apps that you are installing, they will tell you what the app can do on your phone!
Use an antivirus program, try Avast! antivirus its free on the market and you could also scan your SD card with it
Guys......I was going through the information regarding sandbox, which allows all the applications to run in an isolated form......but says due to sandbox technique no anti-virus app can do deep down system safety....which is the very purpose for any anti-virus software.....
So....do we need Anti-Virus at all.....if so what and all it can safeguard......
If my question seems silly....please ignore....
It depends on your usage my friend...
If you download so many apps from so many websites than yes..
And if you are a limited user and not a app freak than not...
2)if you use mobile banking and other financial work on your mobile than you must have a strong anti virus...
Otherwise not
Its up to your privacy your choice
we all should be polite enough to press thanks for anyone who helped US.
What is the best antivirus for android?
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This question has been asked many times before and a search would have found thread after thread about it, but anyway.
Personally no I see no point in anti-virus software, its more of a money making idea for all those windows users who fear that viruses will get them everywhere.
All a anti virus app does is check its database of known bad apps to see if the apps you install are on it. This means if a new 'bad' app is on the market and you install it before the anti virus has it added to the database it cant do anything anyway!
So instead just make sure you read the comments on any app you install to make sure its not a fake etc, and check the apps permissions before you install and think "does this app need this permission?" if you think the answer is a no dont install it and maybe ask the dev why its there.
There are some features that some anti virus apps have like anti theft measures (report tracking etc) which are useful but there are plenty of standalone apps that do these sort of things anyway.
SO the TL;DR
NO anti virus apps are pointless and battery sucking just read comments and check permissions of apps
I thought in line with you....
Am not going to use antivirus for my android.....
Right now...I have my blue screen in my android (spice mi 425) after successfully rooting....but mishandled it....cant recover it....taken service centers help after using "fresh stock rom recovery" .....the method I used is from the link ....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742545
waiting for the result....
dude....can you help me by suggesting some links or some sort of that......as I am interested in learning about android and programming in it.....am a Visual Basic programmer...have learnt Java....
Thanks in advance....:fingers-crossed: