ADVICE: Security / Anti-virus etc. Apps for S4 - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Anyone got good recommendations of apps in this arena for a new S4?
Appreciate the insight / help!
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holdincourt said:
Anyone got good recommendations of apps in this arena for a new S4?
Appreciate the insight / help!
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avast has the highest detection rates and is free!
also has free security built in for free which includes remote, wipe, locate , call the phone to listen in etc
if you want a security app which has every bell and whistle get cerbrus it is a few pounds but well worth it, you get pictures sent from the front camera of failed unlock attempts etc etc
hope this helps :good:

I use AVG on my phones and computers.. It is worth the money..
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Recommend Avast for the abovementioned advantages
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Is it necessary? I'm Having use along 2 years without any antivirus android.
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DenmarkRootN00b said:
I use AVG on my phones and computers.. It is worth the money..
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AVG PRO is FREE on Samsung Apps at the moment

-Zork- said:
Is it necessary? I'm Having use along 2 years without any antivirus android.
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Helps prevent malware if your downloading apps from outside or even sometimes in play store
And security wise if someone stole your phone if you can track it down accurate to 20 metres
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Avg is horrible in my opinion and certainly on pc let viruses in like opening time at the pub
Avg is slow avast is light and nippy most of the time doesn't even show up in ram and never shows up as a battery drain not even 1petcent
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Appreciate all the quick replies! Will check out Avast for now.
Anyone got opinions on the one in this article I came across yesterday? (aside from Avast, of course! :silly
URLm.digitaltrends.com/mobile/top-android-security-apps

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Google Services battery usage

I've had this phone for just under a week. I'm rooted, but running stock. Is Google Services supposed to be using this much battery (more than the screen)? The screen had 2 hours and 44 minutes.
Thanks for any assistance!
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Wiskid15 said:
I've had this phone for just under a week. I'm rooted, but running stock. Is Google Services supposed to be using this much battery (more than the screen)? The screen had 2 hours and 44 minutes.
Thanks for any assistance!
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My Android System uses #1. I guess they are glitches. Samsung Link was using #2 until I disabled it.
Wiskid15 said:
I've had this phone for just under a week. I'm rooted, but running stock. Is Google Services supposed to be using this much battery (more than the screen)? The screen had 2 hours and 44 minutes.
Thanks for any assistance!
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I've been seeing this also, very high Google services.. The thing is it isn't always high, just every couple days it will be my highest use of battery
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Ls1ssz28 said:
I've been seeing this also, very high Google services.. The thing is it isn't always high, just every couple days it will be my highest use of battery
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Yeah, now today Google services is way down from where it was. Strange. I guess I'll just keep an eye on it. My battery life is still amazing...
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I noticed the same thing the first couple of days I had the phone and then it stopped. Possible uploading backups to google?
I never had the issue just like many of you dont see this Android System taking up all the cpu. I wonder if that's caused by me having my GPS on and set to show my location at all times so my close friends can locate me.
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Antivirus On S4??

So guys.. was just curious .... do you or do you not have antivirus protection on your s4 or android in general. .......
Put AVG free on it. I probably don't need it but its like a condom, I'd rather have it and not need it than to need it and not have it...
Verizon includes a security app.
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I have avast and it works fine
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I have nothing but rooting and installing "master key dual fix" is a good idea.
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Nope. Never had on any android device and have never faced any problems. A little common sense is all you need
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You don't really need an anti-virus running if you're sensible. If you do want one, sign into the Samsung App Store, and you'll find that AVG Pro is free for Samsung users.
I always use an anti-virus, the best free is the Avast one according to tests, I now use Kaspersky Paid as i get it free from my bank.
Though in many years of using an anti-virus on android phones i have not found a virus on my phone so are they really necessary.
John.
Tinderbox (UK) said:
Though in many years of using an anti-virus on android phones i have not found a virus on my phone so are they really necessary.
John.
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Thats the thing.
All we are going off is fear and uncertainty.
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Check this ->Why mobile security matters
Why would you need that?
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There's a virus scan in 4.3 stock I thougt.
Me Gusta!

Prevention information

My note 3 is giving an annoying message tutled prevention information which warns the following: "an application has been firced to stop for and unauthorized attempt ti access system in your device, then it suggests that i uninstall all the app obtained from an unauthorized route. But all the app i have were downloaded from play store... help this message is annoying. And i cant find the app
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lemuel12 said:
My note 3 is giving an annoying message tutled prevention information which warns the following: "an application has been firced to stop for and unauthorized attempt ti access system in your device, then it suggests that i uninstall all the app obtained from an unauthorized route. But all the app i have were downloaded from play store... help this message is annoying. And i cant find the app
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have you got knox on
Yes but i thought knox worked for stopping issues
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lemuel12 said:
Yes but i thought knox worked for stopping issues
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not always ,i not got knox see if you can stop it and then try
Im pretty sure it will stop the notifications but i dont wanna ignore the issue i wanna know whats creating it or what is trying to access my info
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lemuel12 said:
Im pretty sure it will stop the notifications but i dont wanna ignore the issue i wanna know whats creating it or what is trying to access my info
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have a look at all the apps you downloaded after it started and delete them one by one untill you find it
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lemuel12 said:
Im pretty sure it will stop the notifications but i dont wanna ignore the issue i wanna know whats creating it or what is trying to access my info
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Take a look at "TrustGo Ad Detector"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trustgo.addetector
Thata what i feared... i was hoping there was a log from everything that tries to access the system haha
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Should be an app on leak identity info right?
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lemuel12 said:
Should be an app on leak identity info right?
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maybe
Mine has started doing this too. After a reboot and at random times. Lookout doesn't report any malware and all my apps are from play store. It's annoying more than anything else. It's a useless prompt as it does that say which process was closed.
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Has anyone deleted Knox to see what happens other than a warranty void? I'm having the same issues when unload any titanium backup apps. It could be just one app I load up and I get this message. But if I get the app from the note 3 itself it doesn't prompt.
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Exactly... could u give me a list on ur downloaded apps to compare it to mine and see if we got any in common? Might help
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On mine it seems to be connected to the wifi in some way. For I In Bataan be I leave the wifi on when I leave home and when I pull into the driveway the message pops up.
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Damn autocorrect.
That strange sentence was supposed to start: For instance I leave...
I've never even been to Bataan!
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Maybe when router retrieves the phone info?
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lemuel12 said:
Maybe when router retrieves the phone info?
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Maybe, I was thinking of something along those lines, but maybe triggered by something the phone does. It happens when I am away from my home router sometimes, possibly driving through the range of another WiFi router, even if I haven't tried to connect.
I'll try to watch for that to happen when I go out today.
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CPU good governor and I/O schedulers

I've searched and searched and can't find a thread on this for our excellent devices!
So I'm going to start one !?
What setup is everyone using and does anyone have advice in how to get the best performance / battery life balance?
I'm running CyanogenMod 11 on my D802.
I also have android tuner but not sure how to best use the CPU section
Performance is good but I think it could be improved.
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Any one got any input?
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Btw I wouldn't use performace as a daily gov as it locks cpu frequency to max.
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What kind of information do you expect from us.
Do you want to know what the different governors mean?
If u want best battery life try out different governors.
For me ondemand is the Best. Using stock kk.
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It just seems that there isn't much info about our device and the CPU(s).
I was just looking for some information about his to make the best from the 4 cores!?
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No idea what u expect from us. Read just the thread
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theefim said:
No idea what u expect from us. Read just the thread
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Christ mate. Then dont reply. Simple. If you can't understand simple English don't worry about it.
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My friend. I understand english. i dont get u. Just try the governors try greenify etc. And please please dont judge other people! Just wanted to help you...
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theefim said:
My friend. I understand english. i dont get u. Just try the governors try greenify etc. And please please dont judge other people! Just wanted to help you...
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And how have you helped. Brilliant. I thought these forums where to help and share experiences, advice etc. What exactly don't of get. I couldn't have been much clearer.
Valiceemo said:
What setup is everyone using and does anyone have advice in how to get the best performance / battery life balance?
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What don't u get??
theefim said:
My friend
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No. Just no.
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Fine i repeat u can use greenify and delete apps u dont use set ur cpu frequency lower if u turn off screen.
Theres also an app which can also save alot of battery. When screen is off ur data will be always on unless u deakivated it. So it enables every 15min or whatever time u set ur data to get notifications etc. So that save battery. Performance is controlled by governor.
It is only up to you whether u need lag free scolling or more battery.
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theefim said:
Fine i repeat u can use greenify and delete apps u dont use set ur cpu frequency lower if u turn off screen.
Theres also an app which can also save alot of battery. When screen is off ur data will be always on unless u deakivated it. So it enables every 15min or whatever time u set ur data to get notifications etc. So that save battery. Performance is controlled by governor.
It is only up to you whether u need lag free scolling or more battery.
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The app is called 2 x battery - Battery Saver
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Cerberus is free for the next 30 hours....

Awesome anti theft app. Well worth the asking price, but it is free for the next 30 hours:
https://plus.google.com/+CerberusappAndroid/posts/WEZStoxX1nM
It's a must have app. Well worth the money when not on sale!
Thx
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Thanks nice app!
The Nexus 5 advocate (Team Inferno)
When I got my nexus they blacklisted my s4 so now my roommate can't even use it -.- crappy customer service as well. Its unfortunate
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The link is giving 404 Not Found Error
Edit: Never mind, got it from Play Store.
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The link works fine for me. Thx for the info, i will try this app.
What does this do that the Google built in device manager doesn't? I thought you could track, wipe, and sound an alert with what's built in to android. Why do I want this (sincerely asking)?
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compuw22c said:
What does this do that the Google built in device manager doesn't? I thought you could track, wipe, and sound an alert with what's built in to android. Why do I want this (sincerely asking)?
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Read up on the features it can do so much more like taking screenshots or activating back or front camera if someone has stolen ur phone you can even activate wifi or location through sms so IMHO far better than android device manager
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compuw22c said:
What does this do that the Google built in device manager doesn't? I thought you could track, wipe, and sound an alert with what's built in to android. Why do I want this (sincerely asking)?
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android manager only works when your account is in use. Consider your phone is stolen and you used a wipe. Now your account information is removed and Google device manager is now useless.
There are lot of differences. I use avast anti theft rooted. My phone was stolen and I was able to track it, control it and eventually got it back after 4 weeks.
What you can do with this app which adm can't
Use sms commands to control your phone
Block Uninstall manager and/or settings page remotely
Whenever a new sim card is inserted you will be notified. This is most useful feature.
Force data and gps connection remotely. The other user can't turn it off.
In my personal opinion, you can't prevent theft.. If you lock down your phone (what you can do in adm) after that, the thief knows there is something wrong, and he may flash new firmware. But these app allow to silently track the phone which gives more power to locate the phone.
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Definitely this is a very very useful app, hope the thief doesn't know the loop holes.
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When I got my nexus they blacklisted my s4 so now my roommate can't even use it -.- crappy customer service as well. Its unfortunate
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Explain, man? This is huge.

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