Anyone out there can provide information on whether is there a need to install anti virus apps that are available on google play store into our phone? is there a high chance that andriod system would be affected by virus sent through mail or web browsing. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advanced.
Android is groving very fast and there are some viruses etc. for Android. I think u should use it..
I would at least install one for a peace of mind.
I'd get Antivirus Free by AVG or avast! Mobile Security by avast!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hbnRpdmlydXMiXQ..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...NvbS5hdmFzdC5hbmRyb2lkLm1vYmlsZXNlY3VyaXR5Il0.
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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
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....
Hi guys, I'm wondering if our Desktop antivirus could detect malwares on apk files?
For example I decided to download the apk using my desktop and scan it first using the antivirus of my desktop before installing it to my Android phone?
Would this work or the antivirus companies have different database for desktop and mobile devices for the list of Malwares, etc?
Thanks
I am not so sure about that, I don`t think so... you can install AV on yours mobile phone, or watch for permissions when you install application on phone....
it couldnt. because a virus is coded in a different way for windows and linux , so the database differs too.
although there is not much virus/malware for android(as per people usage reports here), you can always install anti virus apps like avast on your mobile to ensure security.
Thanks for the reply guys.
One more question, does the antivirus (Avast) not eating too much resources (like background processing) that could make our Galaxy S3 decrease its performance?
And also aside from Avast, what other antivirus for Android do you recommend that has good performance in our smart phone?
Thanks
I installed avast and its great. Thanks again
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:
Hello Friends,
Is there any good app for the android device which makes sure my device is virus free and if there is any virus then it will clean it?
If there is some good antivirus app then please give the name of the app which I can find on play store? If that app is not available on play store then give the link of that where I can download it?
Thanks All.
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Bro generally nearly all[not all] antivirus apps in play store are very heavy and ad generating apps.....
I prefer Dr.Web seccurity Light......
Which does not contain ads and clean ui that is only from virus scanning.......and also scans deeply....also lightweight...
Have a try.....