Being as this is my first Android phone i have been reading about Virus checkers and just wondered if any of you guys use one and if so which one
Never used a virus checker on my WinMo phones and I've been fine. However, given that this is Linux based, and from what I know of Linux...I wouldn't worry about viruses. I could be wrong, though.
if you want an antivirus program choose norton for android
Maybe this will help:
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f7/anti-virus-for-android-6467/
Charles: said:
Maybe this will help:
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f7/anti-virus-for-android-6467/
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Thanks for that Charles
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Hi, just recently got a macbook pro and is there apps thatll root my phone on it, seem to only see windows.
Cheers Sean
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Hi, just recently got a macbook pro and is there apps thatll root my phone on it, seem to only see windows.
Cheers Sean
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It's impossible to root on Mac or Linux unless you use a virtualisation program like VMWare Fusion, etc.
Ask to borrow an old windows laptop from a friend, that's what I did!
sean_seddon said:
Hi, just recently got a macbook pro and is there apps thatll root my phone on it, seem to only see windows.
Cheers Sean
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best get an iPhone mate... 'cause macbooks are only good for crApple stuff
j4mm3r said:
best get an iPhone mate... 'cause macbooks are only good for crApple stuff
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Yeah, I'm getting fed up, so I've already ordered a new Sony! I'm so excited for August, its gonna dualboot with Ubuntu and Windows.
I dont want an iphone lol, ill use Bootcamp or vmware todo it
Cheers Sean
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It the best you can do,because goroh took SE dll and seus java to make the flasher. (thats the reason for windows)
Maybe we bring a linux version someday if we manged custom roms.
But a macversion will never come sorry. But feel free to do it on your own
Regards
Just restored Fusion 1.2 from Obsidian. I flash fusion 1.2 with stock kernel, it booted up fine, then restored my nandroid back up of fusion 1.2 with core R3/z4mod. Now it hangs at the vibrant screen. I still get Millie's voice on start up, but just hangs at the vibrant screen. Im a mac user, so odin cant help me. My blood pressure just went through the roof. Please help me!
Anyone? Please help.
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After many tries, I made into Clockwork. Flashed a fresh fusion 1.2. Crossing my fingers.
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All set. She booted right up.
Glad to hear you got it sorted man.
Next time buy a pc or duel boot linix
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bauerlucas said:
Next time buy a pc or duel boot linix
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No duel booting for me. Its a ppc mac. I will take a pc if your buying.
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No don't duel boot linux, because odin doesn't work on linx trust me i have linux and bricked my phone and tried every possible program that emulates windows and it won't work. Next time you get a brick that you can't fix by getting into cockwork and flashing another ROM don't post a thread, you'll have to use odin so this means go to a friends hosue with a pc or buy one.
Mac Mistake
Getting Mac is a limiting experience. Unless, you just want to be a retail user. But, since this is a Development/mod/hack forum site on a whole, consider using a p c there is much more flexibility with using that platform
oka1 said:
Getting Mac is a limiting experience. Unless, you just want to be a retail user. But, since this is a Development/mod/hack forum site on a whole, consider using a p c there is much more flexibility with using that platform
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False. OSX is based on Linux, after all.
opiomorph said:
False. OSX is based on Linux, after all.
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Which all the more sucks that we cannot manipulate Android OS on a device like Samsung from OSX. The world would be so much easier if everything was Unix native first before spreading out to everything else.
xculliber said:
Which all the more sucks that we cannot manipulate Android OS on a device like Samsung from OSX. The world would be so much easier if everything was Unix native first before spreading out to everything else.
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+1000. I love my mac. I wouldn't trade it for any pc. Even if it means I can't fix a bricked phone. Just wish I could do some dev work with it.
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Buy a Windows license. Install on your Mac through Bootcamp. ODIN back to stock. Problem Solved. Don't want to use Windows, you're SOL.
This is why I'm picking up a small notebook pc....just to dev and fix.
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+1000. I love my mac. I wouldn't trade it for any pc. Even if it means I can't fix a bricked phone. Just wish I could do some dev work with it.
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I love my iMac and my pc/xp.Got to have the pc for Odin or bootcamp your mac.
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i don't think you can run bootcamp/parallels/dual-boot a PPC mac
i'm also on PPC mac like the OP
Sometimes I wonder if people read all of the posts. I'm not bricked anymore, and I have a ppc mac. Cant duel boot it. No intel chip in it. I know odin runs only on windows, whats why I asked for help. So thanks everyone.
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Security Alert: Geinimi, Sophisticated New Android Trojan Found in Wild
FWIW....just be careful, it's only a matter of time I guess.
Yep just a matter of time. Android is quickly gaining popularity and so the evil hackers are paying attention.
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The less talented always want to knock down the ones on top.
Whats the top rated anti-virus on the market?
Why cant it be like Linux, left alone.
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Whats the top rated anti-virus on the market?
Why cant it be like Linux, left alone.
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Uh, someone lied to you playa. Linux is definitely not left alone.
BenHolliday said:
Why cant it be like Linux, left alone.
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Windows just has a larger, and more inexperienced, user base than Linux. The malware are proportionately larger, and untreated ones even more so.
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Man that's crazy.
So what's a good antivirus??
Also is there one that wont give 468293739 in danger warninga just because I'm rooted
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isn't lookout pretty good?
Gahh Its Lee said:
So what's a good antivirus??
Also is there one that wont give 468293739 in danger warninga just because I'm rooted
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The best one is you. Not downloading pirated apps from China is the most effective defense, Barring that, Lookout claims in the article that they effectively protect against it.
Lookout has already delivered an update for its Android users to protect them against known instances of the Trojan. If you are already a Lookout user (free or premium), you are protected and no action is needed.
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Also read the article. The virus was caught by using a bull**** app that wasn't in the android market.
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Android phones are going to be the new Windows OS lol. Watch how many idiots get this virus now, and the sudden influx of people asking why and how it happened to them, on this forum.
For educational purposes Is it possible?
Try penetrate, see if you learn anything.
tried. Doesnt support the wifi im trying to check the strength of.
I've never seen such an app released, even in iOS or Windows/Mac.
Ios has aircrack
well there are ways to crack using linux. and there are ways through windows but not really as smooth as linux. so i was wondering about android.
I'm sure someone will make an app. We just have to wait.
jeet92 said:
well there are ways to crack using linux. and there are ways through windows but not really as smooth as linux. so i was wondering about android.
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Redmondpie report here which is self explanatory....
Now thats what im talking about...
And both of these require users to download and install crap on their phones. The solution still seems to be to only download reputable apps from reputable devs.
Oh well,,time to install AVG!!!
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Oh well,,time to install AVG!!!
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You could, but you might be better off installing something that will actually protect your device.......
(lookout)
Malware in android market??
What can i do to protect my SGT?
Next flash new
Rottenapple says that android is rubbish and not to be used, also is copy of iOS because apple invented the world and they have a patent to prove i
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You could, but you might be better off installing something that will actually protect your device.......
(lookout)
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Or you could do neither and just not install pirated apps and only install apps from legit devs.
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Or you could do neither and just not install pirated apps and only install apps from legit devs.
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Thats some good advice right there...
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You could, but you might be better off installing something that will actually protect your device.......
(lookout)
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Ohh,,any good suggestion conantroutman? Something that will actually protect my device?
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Grr Google ...
So that is probably how my twitter account got hacked.
If the mallware can do all that mentioned in the article then I guess it will have no problem reading saved passwords like Gmail and others
Twitter account got hacked a while after starting to use Galaxy Tab, I am thinking the pass from Android was read by some mallware.
A Skype update mentioned a similar thing and asked to update.
If I remember correctly Android was supposed to allow each application to read/write its in its own area in the device, I guess that only applies to the ... "good-ware" applications, the mall-ware can read all the other data.
On the other hand Google can do a great job when it comes to not letting us see/install all applications because we are from some X country.
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My mama once told me always use protection son!
As Mulder on the X-Files used to say, “Trust No One”. Not even this site. Use your common sense and check the sources. Can you verify the information? Does the information sound balance and reasonable? Where else can you research this before you do something that cannot be fixed? At the end of the day, you are the last barrier of protection for yourself.
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Ohh,,any good suggestion conantroutman? Something that will actually protect my device?
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Read my last post!
In other news
Cupertino Tart report that Android is bad and will eat your babies
Here: www.rottenapples.troll
In the other hand the chaps at Redmond knows a lot about malware and viruses, after all they suffered every single infection known to man and computer
naimmkassim said:
Ohh,,any good suggestion conantroutman? Something that will actually protect my device?
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Lookout and wavesecure were reccomended to me...
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Lookout and wavesecure were reccomended to me...
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Wow. Nice one, i will try it. Thanks. They should upgrade this tapatalk so that i can hit the thanks button for you
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