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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by MrTissues, May 23, 2010.

  1. MrTissues

    MrTissues Well-Known Member
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    Do you need an antivirus with Android? Will it slow down my system?
     

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    #1 MrTissues, May 23, 2010
  2. necosino

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    No, and yes. It has also reportedly wiped all of your SMS messages.
     
    #2 necosino, May 23, 2010
  3. MrTissues

    MrTissues Well-Known Member
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    So by yes do you mean you can get viruses?
     
    #3 MrTissues, May 23, 2010
  4. sunthas

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    The word is that antivirus software sold or free in the Market is actually spyware.
     
    #4 sunthas, May 23, 2010
  5. necosino

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    No, you don't need it. Yes, it will slow down your phone. Android is very secure, and it would be pretty hard to get an actual virus, unless someone wrote it into an app that you install from a 3rd party (not from market). The chances of getting a virus after rooting increases, but not significantly.
     
    #5 necosino, May 23, 2010
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  6. MrTissues

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    Cool, thanks guys. I figured it would be a waste.
     
    #6 MrTissues, May 23, 2010
  7. TokedUp

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    ANDROID PHONES DO NOT NEED ANTIVIRUS APPS! My phone is proof that they hinder, not help.
     
    #7 TokedUp, May 23, 2010
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    What happened?
     
    #8 wannainc, May 23, 2010
  9. necosino

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    Probably wiped all his SMS messages, like I said earler.
     
    #9 necosino, May 23, 2010
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