Would Norton 360 recognize viruses that are written for linux based android phone?
Extremely doubtful. It's a Windows program designed to address Windows viruses.
I have it but if I'm honest not sure what good it does.
99% of the apps I get are from the market so what's the chances of getting a virus from there?
I do get the odd APK from the web so suppose it will scan them for viruses.
My first DINC got caught in the endless reboot loop. The Verizon guy asked me if I had any AV installed. I told him Lookout and he said that might be the problem. maybe he was blowing smoke but I have not reinstalled it on my new DINC. Would love to just to have the phone locator function.
Thoughts?
Mike in AL
That could well be incorrect.
I use Macs, both at home and at work. One of the Macs has an Anti-Virus app on it for one purpose only, to scan discs, downloads etc for the 2 PC's at work, before anything gets near them. The downloads and discs are first run through the Mac and if everything is clear, are then transferred to the PC. The Mac Anti-Virus can detect Windows Viruses, so maybe a Windows Anti-Virus app will detect an android virus.
It may well be that, like a Macintosh, there are no wild Viruses out there
There are no viruses for Android so an "anti-virus" program is a scam IMHO. I can't speak for the other security features of the program (locating your phone, etc...), but the "anti-virus" function is a complete sham.
I uninstalled lookout because I didn't really think it did anything except take up memory and CPU time. Also if I tether my android to my PC and mount it, then run Norton 360, it also scans the phone. Since I usually have my phone connected to my PC at work to charge it anyway, this is how I take care of anti virus protection.
From my experiences (using Task Panel Paid version as an indicator), Lookout uses very little resources. Though I have my doubts that the Virus scan is of much value, the ability to backup your pictures, sound an alarm on your phone to locate it, or utilize the GPS on the phone to locate it on a map on the Lookout website if you left it at a friends house is INVALUABLE for the price you pay, uh... FREE.
I guess my question is "why wouldn't you have some type of program on your phone that gives you the capabilities listed in the above paragraph if it is free?" Makes no sense to me to not have this extra security on a $299 phone.
Personally, I find those a little over rated. I've got a Photobucket app that backs up pics automatically when I take them. I've personally never wished I could sound an alarm to find my phone so that feature is completely useless to me. If I want, I can call my phone to find out where it is (which I've never had to do either) and I can do that right from my computer as well.
The GPS thing is way overhyped by several different applications. Again, if my phone is lost I can call it and make it ring. When I've lost my phone in the past I've had a pretty general idea of where it was. I knew it was in my office somewhere or in my house somewhere. GPS can't tell me "On the shelf in the bedroom". It just tells me it's in my house. I already know that. If the phone is stolen, GPS is completely useless. It does me no good to know where my stolen phone is. I'm not going to go over there and get it and neither are the cops.
Oh boy...if it goes premium, I better see some MORE features on it!!! I might think of buying the app if it is a one time thing...but if they are going to do a subscription, I'm not too sure. Might get wavesecure instead.Lookout is pretty nice, as already mentioned the backup and location.
RED LIGHT ALERT!!! Should be going off your head when you see thatThe best antivirus for Android is your responsibility on looking at what permissions apps need. Such as the infamous wallpaper app needing "services that costs money" or "phone calls" permissions, think "does this app really need those?".
Well for most free apps, the full internet access and gps is for ads GPS is to give you more personalize ads that is specific to your area.There are alot of free apps that aren't internet related yet they include "full internet access" and "gps location" found on some flashlight and battery monitor apps.
Had Wavesecure for free lifetime but only with my Eris. I miss it but I'd rather have the DInc. Lookout is a good substitute, though.I think the anti-virus scan is kind of pointless...it scans the apps AFTER they are downloaded. I like the other features though. I would get Wavesecure, but it's $20/year and I hate subscription.
Had Wavesecure for free lifetime but only with my Eris. I miss it but I'd rather have the DInc. Lookout is a good substitute, though.
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