Guys i am not able to lock any application with any software not even with AVG antivirus protection
please help
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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.
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,
I'm looking for a free app that could enable pattern or code lock for example from 8am-5pm.
I don't want to enter my password every thime I'm home, because I know nobody is gonna take my phone without my knowledge.
I just want to have passord protection while I'm in school.
I already found app Delayed Lock with location plugin but it requires paid version to use this plugin.
The password lock can be based on location whether on time.
Do You know any of such apps that are for free or even trial?
Hi guys, I just bought a Note 2. The only reason I bought it because on iphone I wasn't able to hide my apps without jailbreaking. I was really looking forward to some on android market that would allow me to hide certain apps and password lock them along with password locking settings options. Yet I have not been able to find any. I have a few apps that I want to hide from my family and friends.
I would rather not root my phone as I am not that technically advanced! If there was such an app I am happy to pay even high money for it! Come on guys you are the best in the development world and I am sure you can help me.
Try This,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5wYW50cy5hbmRyb2lkLmFwcGhpZGVyMiJd
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Hi guys, I just bought a Note 2. The only reason I bought it because on iphone I wasn't able to hide my apps without jailbreaking. I was really looking forward to some on android market that would allow me to hide certain apps and password lock them along with password locking settings options. Yet I have not been able to find any. I have a few apps that I want to hide from my family and friends.
I would rather not root my phone as I am not that technically advanced! If there was such an app I am happy to pay even high money for it! Come on guys you are the best in the development world and I am sure you can help me.
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You may give HI App Lock a try
You may give HI App Lock a try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287214
Hi there, welcome to Android world!
Search "application lock" or "application hide" on play store, and judge the good ones by the feature list and rating.
My personal favorite had been app locker ii which throws a fake crash error and hides an unlock screen behind it which can be accessed by secret methods. Whatever app you use, make sure you lock down your settings, otherwise someone will just uninstall or clear the data of the app and the protection will be gone