Hello, I am an Android user (4.4.2)
I have a question about bluetooth security.
If I connect to another Android device that is infected with a virus, is there a chance that mine can get infected too? Doesn't bluetooth security feature disallow transfer of data that is not approved by the users?
Also is there any Android security feature that can deal with this?
Thank you
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csm121295 said:
Hello, I am an Android user (4.4.2)
I have a question about bluetooth security.
If I connect to another Android device that is infected with a virus, is there a chance that mine can get infected too? Doesn't bluetooth security feature disallow transfer of data that is not approved by the users?
Also is there any Android security feature that can deal with this?
Thank you
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No android virus has ever been found.
Check my post from yesterday in this thread for a link explaining why.
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It seems like xda users generally agree that there is no Android virus.
But what about FBI documents and bunch of articles that talk about android virus? Are they lying?
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csm121295 said:
It seems like xda users generally agree that there is no Android virus.
But what about FBI documents and bunch of articles that talk about android virus? Are they lying?
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I'm not in the group of generally agreeing, I'm in the group of, read some informative articles explaining why its not even possible. Then posted a link to one of said articles in another thread last night. (The noob friendly thread)
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I moved over from Windows Mobile and loved the mobile betting app that vip.com had.
Now I'm on Android and the only things I can find are fake money programs, odds listing programs, and mobile sites.
Is anyone aware of an actual app??
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squint said:
I moved over from Windows Mobile and loved the mobile betting app that vip.com had.
Now I'm on Android and the only things I can find are fake money programs, odds listing programs, and mobile sites.
Is anyone aware of an actual app??
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Androids a bit different, you need to download them as APK files
I keep seeing these adverts for betfred and ladbrooks and other betting company's that say on android does anybody have a apk or know why I can never find them on any device I've had please
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scouse83 said:
I keep seeing these adverts for betfred and ladbrooks and other betting company's that say on android does anybody have a apk or know why I can never find them on any device I've had please
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i had a quick look for you and its as expected, youll have to go on their individual websites and follow their instructions...
for exmaple...
http://mobilebetting.ladbrokes.com/en/android
sharing apk's are something frowned upon by google and recent updates are doing their best to protect developers and their hard work.
Anything better then the free security feature built into avast for tracking if stolen?
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avast is the best free antistolen and tracking software.i installed it in all my mob. and pruved very effective...thnx god no one of them stoled yet..lol
Think there's a ROM that has tracking built-in, Cerberus, haven't tried it but I've seen it around and it might be worth checking into.
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link to guide for Debian Kit I'm working on for you.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ssVeIhdBuuy8CtpBP1lWgUkG6fR6oHxP20ToYPPw6zI/edit?usp=sharing
Cerberus has been pretty useful for me. I've also heard that AirDroid 2 has some features along these lines...
Are there really viruses in android? If yes do i need anti virus?
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superjelly31 said:
Are there really viruses in android? If yes do i need anti virus?
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Honestly I've never gotten a virus on any of my Android phones and I've owned many but I guess you can never be safe. If you're worried then maybe you should download an antivirus software to be safe. I never saw the need an I've never heard of anyone having one.
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the best anti virus is common sense. ive never used anti virus on any computer or phone and i have never gotten any viruses.
just don't try pirate apps or download from unknown sources etc and you'll be fine.
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Google has hardened the security a bit on android 4.4 so it's safe to say you don't need one also apply some common sense And don't download pirated apps only download from Google play
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Viruses are not really a problem in Android, but spyware definitely is. If you are a person who doesn't worry about privacy then fine. But otherwise you need to protect yourself.
A firewall helps to control what goes in and out of your device. I use Avast Mobile Security (free) which combines a anti-virus (probably unnecessary) with firewall, anti theft and other security tools.
If you want to see some of the spyware on your device try "logging test app" (from play store, needs root). You'll see how your activity is logged and sent out.
Also check out XPrivacy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
And similar threads. But, if you live on Facebook and the like, then privacy is not a concern for you and you can ignore all the above.
(all the above is not unique to Android and is also true on Apple products too)
superjelly31 said:
Are there really viruses in android? If yes do i need anti virus?
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I am sure there are viruses out there...... the likelyhood of you actually getting one is slim to none. You might increase your chances if you used warez or installed some goofy apk from a website that nobody has ever heard of. Common sense is your best defense. There are anti virus programs out there but I have never used one.
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Are there really viruses in android? If yes do i need anti virus?
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Hi mate,
If you feel that you are vulnerable to viruses , install free anti-virus applications form play store like AVG, avast etc
My suggestion would be to install avast and be secured
There are many malwares on Android :-|
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I think there could be some, but generally speaking, if you don't go on a download frenzy on every app you see, you wouldn't run into any viruses.
Is it possible to get facetime on a android phone after searching the net I keep seeing it saying no but there must be a way to get it working on android
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scouse83 said:
Is it possible to get facetime on a android phone after searching the net I keep seeing it saying no but there must be a way to get it working on android
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Unfortunately, this is not possible.
Due to the fact that FaceTime is an Apple app, and is completely hooked up when an Apple account is registered on the Apple device, and also due to the fact that you really can't get at Apple's internal app files, there is positively no way to do this.
Sorry.
scouse83 said:
Is it possible to get facetime on a android phone after searching the net I keep seeing it saying no but there must be a way to get it working on android
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Your closest bet is for you and your other party to download the skype app. Skype is available on both iOS and Android which will allow you to have video chat over your phones/tablets.
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Just wondered how legit this app is:
http://legithacks4u.com/facetime-for-android/
Anyone tried it?
Thanks