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    Help Android security for Web browsing

    My phone is a much an older version, 2.3. I am worried about the security of my phone, and would like to continue using it, so if I use anot up to date browser, like opera, will my phone be safe for web browsing? This is not in regard to apps, I have no use for mosteoporosis of them, other than...
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    Security questions for internet browsing

    I should start by explaining my situation; my father-in-law recently bought a generic tablet b/c he wants to have quick access to the internet while on the couch. He will use it to browse all kinds of sites like most would on a laptop. I know there are some unscrupulous sites that, while not...
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    Help what is the proper resolution for a background

    As the title says, I am wondering what the resolution is accurate for nexus 7. I don't just mean the screen resolution, but the resolution across all home screens? I recently found the proper resolution for my atrix 4g is 1080x960, and would like a nice fitting background without having to crop...
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    Just found the default internet radio app and loving it, but I have a question

    I am very conscientious about what permissions my apps have, as well as what information providers of the apps have access to. My question is how can I see what information the stations I access receive? I couldn't really find anything about the app online, and I really would like to figure this...
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    App and game ToS and Privacy policies

    I have tried to be a responsible user for android, but being responsible can only go so far without asking some questions. So my question is, if there is no privacy policy or link for a terms of service on an application's page of the play store, does the policy still count? For example...
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    Removing a device from your account

    I own a Motorola Atrix 4g and a Nexus 7. I bought the Nexus 7 first and was very happy with it, and bought the Atrix as just something that I could use while I wasn't around the tablet. After using the phone for a while, I noticed that it has become easier for me to use than the tablet. My...
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    Should I get antivirus?

    I do take precautions on my phone, I don't install many apps on my phone, and the ones that I do are heavily researched. I never get my apps from anywhere besides the play store, so I am not talking about the marketplace side of things. I am talking about for web browsing. This is 90% of what I...
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    Any way to fix my dialer glitch?

    I read an article on gizmodo a couple of weeks ago that said there was a vulnerability in certain android phones that can cause you phone to reset and your data to be lost. They had a link to see if your phone was vulnerable and mine was, and their suggestion was to get a new dialing app. I...
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    Why does Opera mobile need camera use?

    The title says it all. I recently bought a Motorola Atrix 4g with Android 2.3 and the stock browser. The browser has too many problems for me to use, so I was going to try Opera Mobile to see if it fit my security needs, but I didn't know why it needed permission to use the camera. Can anyone...
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