Using Android phone for surfing the web - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello guys
My phone is Huawei Ascend G525 with Android 4.1.2
I have two questions I hope you answer it honestly:
1- If it's safe to use my phone for surfing the web everyday? I've installed an Antivirus called 360 SECURITY. Is it necessary to have it in the phone?
2- Is there any possibility of bricking device while I've turned off the UNKNOWN SOURCES and also installing apps from GOOGLE PLAY?
Please guide me.
Note that my device is non-rooted and I won't root it.
thanks.

it's safe to browse the web. just be cautious on what you're clicking. same for the play store. theres no way to brick your device from the play store but that doesn't discount malware-infused apps.
what are you afraid of doing to your phone? if you don't root, you could always just factory reset and your phone will be fixed (more or less)

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