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VIRUS CHECKER

Do I need a virus checker and firewall on my XDA and, if so, which ones are the best?

i use airscanner firewall and pc-cillin
they are both free
if it's needed well suppose that would depen on how much risk you are in as in downloading alot of files and running files you get in mails

[Q] About Viruses

I've got two questions...
1- Is it convenient to use an antivirus program for my phone??
2- (Maybe this is a stupid question...) If I download an .APK file to my computer to copy it to my SD... Can it infect with some kind of virus my computer?? Even if I don't open it.
Many thanks

The only place i would trust enough to download an apk from is XDA. Anywhere else, it's a risk. Not so much that your PC will become infected but you may end up with malware on your phone.
I wouldn't bother with an antivirus app on your phone, but instead use some common sense about where you source your apps and how you use your phone in general. Prevention is better than cure!

1) No. It's highly unlikely that you'll get a virus on Android. The risk is slightly greater if you pirate apps, but that's what you deserve for stealing from developers. Antivirus programs are ineffective, use a lot of resources, and typically either spam you with ads, want you to pay a subscription, and/or send your personal information back to China. I don't trust them.
2) No. Viruses will only harm the OS that they were made for. A virus made for Windows cannot harm your Android phone, and a virus made for Android cannot harm your computer.
Don't pirate apps or download apps from shady places, and don't download an app from the Market with a small number of downloads and reviews and you'll be fine.
Sent from my Evo + MIUI using Tapatalk!

quite true. Antivirus on mobile phone is just a wasting of ram.

[Q] Are anti-virus apps needed?

I switched to linux on all my computers to "avoid" viruses and have peace of mind. With my complete rom backups, do I need to have another memory hogging app (anti-virus) running in the background of my phone and tablet? I'm just really curious why it would be needed...

There are quite a few Anti Virus apps available, but I haven't heard of any Viruses!
Once there is confirmed news of a Virus attack on Android, I will install an app

No, anti-virus in not needed on Android. It is Linux-based and keeps apps running in their own sandbox. Just be careful about what apps you give superuser permissions (if you have your device rooted).
One possible area of concern may be when you do hook up your device with a Windows PC over USB, your SD card may get infected and in turn infect other PCs. But Windows viruses have no influence on your Android system itself.

You don't need an anti-virus application on Android. There are no viruses for Android (as of yet) that will infect your system without you explicitly giving it permission to do so. If you do not have a rooted device, the potential damage that can be caused by a malicious application is quite limited (but it could still run your phone bill up, for example). There have been some web scripts in the past that allowed access to your phone's SD card, but these security holes have been fixed in the latest builds of Android.
The best course of action is to be smart about what you install. Always look at the permissions that an application requests before you install it. There are also several permission managers available on the market. These applications require root access, and will block other applications in the system from being able to request certain intents (i.e. starting the camera, or phone)

workdowg said:
I switched to linux on all my computers to "avoid" viruses and have peace of mind. With my complete rom backups, do I need to have another memory hogging app (anti-virus) running in the background of my phone and tablet? I'm just really curious why it would be needed...
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That topic comes up a lot, and is hotly debated. Here's one article that discusses the issue, and gives some advice:
Avoiding Malicious Apps

I have installed one..but never found a virus...so I think we don`t need it

definitely not needed.

yeah there is definitely no need for anti-virus.
but be cautious of some apps that install apps ads in your notification bar. it gets annoying.

Thanks all! I was certain that was going to be the consensus. In my "windows years", about 20, I never got anything more than some adware. Just need to be observant and wary. Some things that are "free" cost more in the end.

Warning-AntiVirus Software Unreliable!

Most (All?) AntiVirus software from Play Store do not have permissions for the inner parts of your phone. Android runs apps in a "Sandbox", meaning that they are seperate from the other parts of the phone. If you installed something with funky permissions, get worried, scan with NortonMobile and nothing comes up, still be wary! The virus, malware, spyware, etc can still be hiding as the Antivirus only scans the SD card and Sandbox.
I haven't heard of this happening but it's just a safe bet. Check those permissions!
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If anyone knows of any root-virus scanners-type things, that'd be great.

Easiest way to ROOT Any Phone(2017) One Click Method Without PC (Yuphoria Tested)

This is Easy Root Tool for various devices (Yuphoria Tested). It's almost one-click root. The tool should work on all devices.
What is Rooting?
Root: Rooting means you have root access to your device—that is, it can run the sudo command, and has enhanced privileges allowing it to run apps like Wireless Tether or SetCPU. You can root either by installing the Superuser application or by flashing a custom ROM that includes root access.
Why to Root?
When you take your phone out of the box, while there are plenty of settings you can tweak, you can only alter what the manufacturer allows you to. By gaining root access you can modify the device's software on the very deepest level.
What are the Risks?
You can turn your smartphone into a brick. Well, not literally, but if you goof up the rooting process, meaning the code modifications, your phone software can get so damaged that your phone will basically be as useless as a brick.
our phone warranty turns void. It’s legal to root your phone; however, if you do it, your device gets straight out of warranty. Say you root your phone and some time after that, you experience a phone malfunction – hardware or software related. Because of the Android rooting, the warranty is no longer valid, and the manufacturer will not cover the damages.
Malware can easily breach your mobile security. Gaining root access also entails circumventing the security restrictions put in place by the Android operating system. Which means worms, viruses, spyware and Trojans can infect the rooted Android software if it’s not protected by effective mobile antivirus for Android. There are several ways these types of malware get on your phone: drive-by downloads, malicious links, infected apps you download from not so reputable app stores. They take over your phone and make it act behind your back: forward your contact list to cybercrooks, sniff your e-mails, send text messages to premium numbers, racking up your phone, and collect personal data such as passwords, usernames, credit card details that you use while socializing, banking and shopping from your smartphone.
Now that you know Everything lets Start Rooting.
1. Go to settings, Security - Device Administration
Enable - Unknown Sources, Allow installation of apps from unknown sources.
2. Now GO to www.kingoapp.com
Download the App from Android.
3. Install It.
4.Make Sure you have good Internet Connection.
5. Press ONE CLICK ROOT.
6. Wait for the process to complete. [it might take around 4-5minutes]
7. Check the status using Root Checker.