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About LinkBacksI'm new to this whole smartphone era.
Do we need to install some kind of virus protection software on these phones?
If so, what do you recommend.?
I noticed that on some apps a lot of pop-ups occur.
Makes me wonder.
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Junior Droid
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12-03-2011 03:47 PMDo I need virus protection software on the Droid Razr?
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Droid Newbie
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- Dec 2011
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- Razr-XT912
12-03-2011 04:06 PMI was informed that we don't need one since Linux is not commonly targeted
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Droid
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- Enter Current Phone Model Here
12-03-2011 04:26 PMOnly takes 1 time. You never need an antivirus until you get hit. I run one that's an antivirus App in the Market.
Originally Posted by JDM4Life
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Droid Ninja
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12-03-2011 04:43 PMNo you don't need an antivirus app.
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Administrator
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12-03-2011 04:44 PMMost of the antivirus apps are just hogwash anyway. I recommend against them.
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Junior Droid
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- Apr 2011
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- Droid X2
12-03-2011 04:47 PMEats ur battery up..not worth it!
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Premium Member
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- Galaxy Note 2
12-03-2011 04:55 PMI've never used one. I do take some precautions though. I do not do any banking on my phone, I do not download an app unless I read good reports about it either here or one of the other sites I trust.
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Droid
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- Nov 2011
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- Droid RAZR
12-03-2011 05:08 PMWe're all susceptible to someone hacking in. It's just your un-luck if it happens. Same for a computer, or when changing in the men's lockeroom
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Master Droid
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- Motorola Droid Razr
12-03-2011 05:13 PMAndroid user since my Droid launched( Nov 2009) and don't ever use it. Carry the same attitude as you do with anything electronic you buy..ie,buyer beware. Same goes for task killers will never use them.
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Master Droid
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- Florida
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- Droid Razr
12-03-2011 11:29 PMNope. Android operating system is different than windows. Malicious apps cannot spread to other areas of your phone. Also, your phone's default setting is to only allow apps from Android Market to install. Leave that setting the way it is and you'll be just fine. Android Market apps are screened and people give feedback to let you know if the app is garbage or not.
When web surfing, programs cannot install or invade your system.
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