- Dec 17, 2014
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Which is the best free antivirus for Android?
- Thread starter Andrew999
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- Jul 18, 2015
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I'm using eset mobile security for about 3 months after uninstalled avast mobile. Thumb down for avast because its antitheft is separated app which is not integrated on the av.
Dr. Safety (Trend Micro): light, very good detection rate and web protection.
i remove Avast avast from the best security app for android; new version is a shame:
- cartoon like UI
- firewall removed !
- ads for their side apps in main page of UI .
now AMS is just like the dozen other apps, nothing special; destined to become anonymous.
i ditched the AV because it was average , so do i for the mobile version.
bye bye Avast.
- cartoon like UI
- firewall removed !
- ads for their side apps in main page of UI .
now AMS is just like the dozen other apps, nothing special; destined to become anonymous.
i ditched the AV because it was average , so do i for the mobile version.
bye bye Avast.
- Oct 30, 2015
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Does your phone have built-in security app?
Mine for e.g. have a built-in one from Xiaomi.
It's a AVL and Tencent engine combo.
- Jan 14, 2015
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I would like to understand why people add AV security in non rooted phones in Android.
Could someone provide some valid reasons behind?
Reason being: I do not believe it is needed, but would like to understand reasons why people actually use it.
Is it because general consensus? Is it because your browsing habits? Or is it because you think its worth compromising performance over a "false sense" of security?
Note: it is a valid post, not being sarcastic.
Could someone provide some valid reasons behind?
Reason being: I do not believe it is needed, but would like to understand reasons why people actually use it.
Is it because general consensus? Is it because your browsing habits? Or is it because you think its worth compromising performance over a "false sense" of security?
Note: it is a valid post, not being sarcastic.
no built-in security. i rooted it and installed a custom ROM without all the usual garbage. now i will look for a decent soft with the features i need.
- Jan 14, 2015
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you mean users? i.e, checking sites like top ten apps for android etc?
- Oct 30, 2015
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I use it, because the phone comes with AV itself (somehow the OS have this security app). So why not?
Anyway, I make use of my phone privacy and applock feature more rather than AV.
- Jan 14, 2015
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Am referring to users who actively install such products, not the ones that come by default preloaded in a custom rom, like yours.I use it, because the phone comes with AV itself (somehow the OS have this security app). So why not?
Anyway, I make use of my phone privacy and applock feature more rather than AV.
- Oct 30, 2015
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Am referring to users who actively install such products, not the ones that come by default preloaded in a custom rom, like yours.
Actually I'm also a (-ex) victim of those security company scareware tactics.
Installed and trialed almost all top mobile security and unfortunately they're all battery hunger.
The features they offer are in fact what I already have (just that I did not realise it in the beginning).
Probably what I can advise is don't add in any mobile security first. Check your phone if they already have preloaded with such features inside.
E.g. Anti-theft, applock, permission manager, guest mode, hidden folders, private msging. etc...
- Mar 12, 2014
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Although I do not install apps outside the Google Play Store, and only use what I need, so that minimises the risks dramatically. I have an Antivirus app on my Android Phone, but not my Android Tablet. Reason: Mobile Banking.
My Other Theory: As with any "Smart-dumb-phone", so are the users.
Edit: Switched to Zemana Antimalware for Android.BitDefender Free is basically a cloud based minimalist anti virus only software [...] Whenever an app is installed it get scanned in the cloud its as simple as that
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I use Zemana Mobile Security on my Galaxy Note 5. Its free, light, and gets the job done.
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- Apr 19, 2011
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Currently using Lookout Security & Antivirus on both my phone and tablet. Light and unobtrusive. Some apps might offer more features but at least Lookout doesn't constantly annoy you with alerts about installing their other apps.
- Sep 28, 2011
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- Apr 17, 2011
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Honestly don't even use an antivirus for Android. Haven't done so for nearly over a year. I only install apps that have high above normal rep and positive comments and I have the option ticked to not download apps from un-knowns sources. BUT if I was to recommend a free one Avast, paid one Trend Micro (as per normal )
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- Sep 12, 2015
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