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Do I need to have some kind of Antivirus protection for my Thunderbolt?
I think they slow everything down on my Thunderbolt. If I do need it then
which one is the best that won't slow down my Thunderbolt.
Thanks in advance for advise.
I don't use AntiVirus because some of them do not like the fact that we are rooted and wont work with it. As long as you are smart with choosing your apps from the market you should be able to skirt around without the need of any AV for your phone.
Should you chose to use one tho I have heard good things about Lookout Mobile Security. Its more advanced features are not in the free version tho.
I don't use antivirus on my rooted Thunderbolt either and I'm pretty sure you will find that the norm amongst our userbase.
Its up to you I do cause i'd rather be safe than sorry but most will slow you down.
Driod security (avg) is the worst, eset is great and I don't notice any slow down on my driod 2, lookout is well fast
Trust me d-..-b im from the webs
Not needed if you pay attention and understand what you are doing.
Antivirus apps are not valid replacements for caution, understanding, and a little sense IMHO.
Alright here's the deal. I have an app idea for a game that I plan on creating that is very simple, and I have a good feeling it will take off. My worries is that developing it will almost be pointless because of the lax android market policy. I am a new programmer, so my worry is I will make the app pretty decent, and some more experienced programmer will be able to duplicate it and make it better. This just doesn't seem right. I know this happens all the time (Fruit Slice, for example, is a Fruit Ninja knockoff and it's free).
Android is a love it/ hate it relationship. Users love being able to download just as good of knockoffs for free, but I'm sure this is a major turn off for developers who worked hard on their original idea's, just to have it undercut by another developer who will offer a similar (or even better app) for free. Part of me wishes I could just develop it for iOS, but I don't have a Mac or iPhone, and don't ever plan on getting one.
My question is, is there anyway to stop it? Like a patent, or something similar? This is my major hesitation to developing for android. I know I'm not going to be the best programmer out there, but it's the idea that make the apps, and that's where I feel like (I'm sure a lot of other people do too) I could do some contributing. Let me know how you guys feel about this
Anybody? 10Char
welcome to programming for any platform. There are (free) alternatives to almost every single program (android-based, windows-based, etc...)
I think you're in a very bad place to ask about that question. Programmers are usually not at all fond of patents since they tend to be overly broad, hard to detect and generally of low quality. (In case you haven't noticed that's also my opinion)
But yes, if that's what you want to do, a patent would be the way to go. Copyright protects your code, but not your idea.
Make it free. Put ads on it. If it takes off make an iOS one
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As far as I can remember, from my Intellectual Property Law class, software (i.e. apps) cannot be the subject of a patent. But of course, this changes from country to country.
Here are some links you might want to read up on:
http://www.wipo.int/patentscope/en/patents_faq.html#software
http://www.freibrun.com/articles/articl2.htm
Computer-based inventions... yeah, they're not supposed to be patentable: Not in the US and even less in the EU. The key point is how computer-based inventions is defined. The standard way around it is simply to patent "a machine doing XY" instead of "XY"
Basically, the patent clerks don't check for anything but formalities. I used to help out on the peertopatent platform, but it just became ridicolous because the clerks would let everything through no matter what prior art or explanations of obviousness we provided.
Patenting is the worst thing you can do. Don't you read all the patent BS going around lately? Also, spending money on a patent won't be enough, you'll also need to spent money enforcing it, and you won't make any friends by being a litigator.
All you can do is provide the best product you can come up with and hope for the best. If someone makes something similar but better, well, you'll just have to work harder. Or drop the whole thing.
But as others have said, you'll have this problem on *all* platforms. A practical example, when Nero released their burning app for Linux, my thought was "This is kinda cool, but why would I pay for Nero, when there's K3B and other apps that to the job, but are open source and free?"
The trick is to provide something others don't have. In the case of NeroLinux it's familiarity for ex-Windows folks or dual-booters. In your case it could be more features, better graphics, easier to navigate interface, regularly provided additional content... something in that direction.
HI, You guys (and gals) using any protection for your SGS2. I was reading up and read that these are the two most popular for virus and malware protection. Curious what others are using, if anything.
Thanks
Could you enlighten me as to how would one get a virus on one of these things?
Well, a bit new to Droid..but being that Android OS is open source, does that make it more sussipible to malware/virus. I read an article earlier today that indicated there were a few malware attacks in which users with a bank app on their phone was redirected to a different site. So to answer your question, downloading an APP from outside of Android market could be part of the problem.
But with more sites offering apps, Amazon, getjar... does that open doors for addtional attacks to our phones? And if the answer is yes, has anyone used any protection on their phone?
So SAME thing as any other computer- if you're an idiot, they can get you, else you're pretty safe. Good to know.
If you're rooted, just check your logs in super user.
I use/have used lookout. I haven't ever had an issue but it does feel more like piece of mind though. Also lookout you can connect to your phone via a computer and turn in sound to find it or also turn on GPS to locate it. Again I have only tested that just to see how it works. But better safe than sorry I guess. I don't bank on my phone and have rarely gotten any apps from outside markets. So my feelings is mostly piece of mind but TRY to avoid sites that you find questionable anyways.
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I actually use AVG to check for viruses. I also have airpush detector in case any app gets installed that includes airpush.
For security, I love cerberus. Not only does it locate you phone, sound alarms, lock and remtoe wipe your device, it also takes pictures and records sound. For example, if you send the message and the thief removes the message, it sends you a picture to your email. Of course, make sure that it gets send a different email than the one configured on your phone or the thief might delete the picture. Cerberus also offers protection against deleting if the phone is rooted. Of course it might not offer protection if it is flash, but you might be able to obtain enough information before it happens.
I use Lookout.
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Believe it or not, this is my first smartphone due to the fact I am on a family plan and got free service and didn't want to have my own phone bill. I was given the radar as a gift, but I'm not sure it's for me. I have read a little about the windows phone OS, and it does look promising and I like the phone and features.
The problem is that I don't have a lot to spend on apps. I know there are lots of good free apps for android, but I hear this is a growing platform.
Is this a good phone for my first smartphone? I pick up tech very quickly, I just dumped most of my cash into a new pc build for xmas, so I will be pretty broke. I also hear you can't "jailbreak" (or equivalent) windows phone yet.
I'm sure if I got an android I would try the android equivalent (a ROM I suppose). Is that what I need to do to get apps and games on a non-existent budget? It will cost me 50$ for restocking fee, so if windows phone is worth sticking with, I would love to hear any opinions why and how I can get the apps I need (don't need specifics, just know that it can be done easily).
Thanks in advance, I am reading up on windows phone and android, I just would like advice about my particular situation.
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Believe it or not, this is my first smartphone due to the fact I am on a family plan and got free service and didn't want to have my own phone bill. I was given the radar as a gift, but I'm not sure it's for me. I have read a little about the windows phone OS, and it does look promising and I like the phone and features.
The problem is that I don't have a lot to spend on apps. I know there are lots of good free apps for android, but I hear this is a growing platform.
Is this a good phone for my first smartphone? I pick up tech very quickly, I just dumped most of my cash into a new pc build for xmas, so I will be pretty broke. I also hear you can't "jailbreak" (or equivalent) windows phone yet.
I'm sure if I got an android I would try the android equivalent (a ROM I suppose). Is that what I need to do to get apps and games on a non-existent budget? It will cost me 50$ for restocking fee, so if windows phone is worth sticking with, I would love to hear any opinions why and how I can get the apps I need (don't need specifics, just know that it can be done easily).
Thanks in advance, I am reading up on windows phone and android, I just would like advice about my particular situation.
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It sounds like you're asking fir help in obtaining paid apps for free, which XDA has strict rules prohibiting any discussion, or help in this area. Having said that, most paid apps on Android market have free versions with ads. I'm not a huge fan of Windows phones, but it wouldn't hurt to play around with it for a few days to see if you like it. Because you have no experience with smartphones, the only way you will be able to compare it would be to check out an Android device at a store, or go on youtube and watch a few in depth reviews on other Android devices.
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Thanks for the reply. I wasn't looking for anyone to tell me where I could get free paid apps, it's more about the freedom to unlock the phone, etc. Free apps would be good too, I just didn't know if windows phone was more pay oriented than android. Didn't mean to break any rules, sorry if it came off like that.I see a bunch of stuff about jailbreaking and roms, so I guess it is a fine line.
I guess what I want to ask is how difficult it is to "unlock" these phones compared to android. I see a post that says this phone doesn't have that option yet, but that is something I would definitely look into, as I love freedom with anything I own. It's more to get rid of DRM and things of that nature than it is to "pirate" anything.
I will give this one a shot, but if it's more pay oriented and "locked down" feeling, android might be better for me.
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Thanks for the reply. I wasn't looking for anyone to tell me where I could get free paid apps, it's more about the freedom to unlock the phone, etc. Free apps would be good too, I just didn't know if windows phone was more pay oriented than android. Didn't mean to break any rules, sorry if it came off like that.I see a bunch of stuff about jailbreaking and roms, so I guess it is a fine line.
I guess what I want to ask is how difficult it is to "unlock" these phones compared to android. I see a post that says this phone doesn't have that option yet, but that is something I would definitely look into, as I love freedom with anything I own. It's more to get rid of DRM and things of that nature than it is to "pirate" anything.
I will give this one a shot, but if it's more pay oriented and "locked down" feeling, android might be better for me.
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There is a Chevron Unlock method for Mango. But I would suggest holding off on unlocking it, but for the fact you might return it. As for the paid/free app ratio on windows phone, tge best thing to do is browse that market and see what's out there. Windows phone is definitely cool looking, and has ut's good features, just not good enough to convince me to ditch Android. Albeit I don't know you, I think it's safe to assume you'd prefer Android over Windows phone. Android (imho), is the best thing to happen to cell phones. It has the largest MOD following of any platform, and a ton of fun to use. XDA actually started off as a windows phone forum, but qiickly grew to support Android as well. Android is the future of cell phones. Do I sound like a fanboy or what?
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Yeah, I had my eye on android for awhile, I only held out because of the convenience of getting free service and the cost held me back, but it looks I can finally move forward. I do like this phone, and would like to keep it, but if I will get a better long term experience with android, it might be a wise choice to pay the fee and go with that.
But I am still open to any suggestions anyone may have about windows phone, or why I may prefer this platform.
I had an hd2 with android then WP on personally prefer the UI of Wp, but at the mo there is more out there for Android personally I think most apps are gimmicky and the office and SkyDrive integration is worth going with WP alone....
If you want a lot of apps go android, if you want a nice phone/text/camera UI experience stick with the radar
Buy what you can afford. There are a lot of free apps and many have free trials that are simply ad supported. What you'll have to pay for is xbox live games but you wouldnt go to an xbox forum and post about getting free games would you?
Another thing, if you just got the radar chances are you qualify for the free $25 app card. I got mines in the mail
https://windowsphone.promo.eprize.com/redemptionprogram/:b=ie9/
Other than that the Radar is a fabulous phone and I love it!
Thanks man, I did qualify for that! That should help.
Another question about this phone is the navigation. There is an app that wants 10$ a month, and that's a little high.. There's a "local scout" that gives directions in a non turn-by-turn fashion, and that would be fine for me. Is there a way to input an address to this app? It only has a few limited locations. Or do I have to pay 10$ a month or no navigation? Anyone know a reasonably priced alternative to this?
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Hi. I am constantly travelling and using public wi-fi's. I've heard there's a huge risk for someone to intercept and steal my data and I should use a VPN to be secure. So I was googling around (found these two helpful resources: https://vpnspecial.com/comparison-table/ and https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-comparison-chart/) and so far I am deciding between NordVPN and PureVPN. Both seem reasonable enough, but I'm leaning towards Nord, because I've heard they have good speeds. Any suggestions or ideas?
Anyone? Am I the only paranoid here?
I'm currently on NordVPN free trial right now, I like it so far.
Alright, I see no one's concerned about their privacy (or just paranoia, I don't know). So I've decided to pick up a full version and found this discount https://nordvpn.com/bestoffer, 2,75 dollars a month, pretty good I think as far as prices go. Maybe it'll be of use to someone, cheers.
I don't know if you're still looking for a VPN but if you do, I suggest TunnelBear or Web Tunnel as they're both pretty good VPNs and free.
https://www.tunnelbear.com/
https://webtunnel.info/
I can recommend Surfshark VPN. It is fast and secure and while it doesn't have many servers, it has some rapid speeds and supports unlimited devices. Android app is kinda basic, but it gets the job done. On the other hand, it is really easy to use: one touch and you're secured. There's a free trial in the Play store if anyone wants to try it.
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Hey OP, I also wanted to choose a VPN, decided to go with NordVPN, but your provided discount doesn't work anymore. So if anyone is interested, I've searched online for a bit and found a new deal with 66% off, just apply coupon code DEAL66 at the checkout. Maybe it will be of use to someone.