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Lookout security mobile

I have been using this app as long as I had this phone. But I realized that it made my phone really slow while installing things because it had to scan it. I'm thinking about uninstalling it....
Is this app necessary? Are there any alternatives?
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There is another alternative.
AVG owns DroidSecurity and then Lookouts version.
Necessary? Maybe maybe not. If your phone isn't rooted it is probably not an issue, and if it's rooted it might not be if you keep track of what apps have root access.
Root kits are out there in the mobile world.

AVG owns DroidSecurity and then Lookouts version.
I meant,
AVG own DroidSecurity which has some of the same features as Lookouts version.

I read way too much on here and have yet to see a thread "help I think I have a virus"

Yeah, I have yet to see a post about a possible virus. Lookout provides a few other options which makes it handy, and one that makes it dangerous. The tracking feature (which has been repeated in a few other apps that may or may not need root access) is something that can be used for bad or good.
The biggest problem is apps outside of the normal app store and ones needing root access. Android (and linux/unix/mac) have security issues exploits and whatnot but they are not prevalent like they are in Windows. Windows Mobile has root kits, and there are groups that have warned of security holes and exploits in Android and I remember there being a few on jailbroken IOS devices.

Do you guys use any security app?
I deleted it for now and it seemed to have increase my phone's speed a lot.
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At this point the biggest risk is from a lost or stolen phone. I don't use any application for security though.

I use lookout, but the only thing I use it for is the "Find Me" feature, you're right, having it scan all apps on install is super painful, esp if you're restoring after a flash...

I use it. I might not need it with how picky I am about apps but knowing that mobile phones are a big security hole I want something.
Searched the market place and noticed that Macafee and Norton are releasing their own now.
Phones (the type XDA users have) are more like computers every week and not treating them as such could be dangerous in the near future.
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Well the find me feature doesn't work on my phone cause my GPS is horrible even though I tried everything.. anyway I'm looking for other security apps that only scans when I want it to. Is the ES security good?
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Not sure about the other ones. Stick to the big name ones such as Lookout, AVG, Norton, Macaffee since they have a lot riding on making quality products.
I would add games to the do not scan list so that my game playing wouldn't get slow, also adding them to the whitelist for watchdog helps avoid the performance hit you get from the constant scanning of accessed files and monitoring of the processes.

Which one should I get. Avg security or antivirus.? What's the difference?
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I had lookout for a little while. I think my phone runs better now that i got rid of it. I also dont download random things i see or go to off websites.

While I haven' seen posts about viruses here, before I got my android there was a news story about all the phones infected by files from the market.
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Until KAV, Panda, or Avira make one for the phones, stick with AVG or Lookout, I prefer Lookout because of the features (but the Norton and MacAffee I think provide the same stuff)

If you do a search for pwn2own you'll find that everything has exploits and holes(except for chrome so far).
Finding good security software is hard.
Lookout and AVG may or may not work, but what other choices are there?
Im really asking too BTW.
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one more thread: Does android require anti virus??

do u guys use anti virus?? if yes, which one?
if no, why no?
Is it virus free coz its based on linux?

I see absolutely no point in using antivirus on Android. I've sideloaded ton's of apk's from various websites and never ran into any problems. Pointless IMO.

Used it for about but also see no point of a anti virus on phones its those pesky advert that pop up in the status bar I want to completely stop
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If you're not viewing dodgy sites and not downloading dodgy apps, there is no need. It is a waste of battery and resources imo

As the average new virus and the average 0-day is able to keep hidden for up to a year I see no point for anti virus at all! Heuristics almost never work correctly, and the number of possible security holes on a computer is so vast that it's unlikely they ever will :-\
Oh, and that time span is not my personal opinion, it stems from a study made by an employee from Norton Security (IIRC).

I've only installed avast for the anti-theft module.

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Its not as though you have Terabytes of data to protect. At the most I imagine you would want to protect photos, sms/mms, music and perhaps app settings and highscores.
All of these can easily be backed up to a pc or cloud storage and its a good habit to get into because in my opinion flashing roms, radios ,kernels, hboots, etc has a much higher probability for data loss than a virus threat.

Ran lookout for a few weeks earlier in the year but have since binned it off. Ive never ran into any probems
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Opinions differ. Tbh most antivirus use such a small amount of resources that I always think it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. I use Dr Web Light. Works for me.

PC Spyware apps (What do you use?)

If I ever happen apon a site stricken with malicious ad's and software that self installs. What applications (suite if you will, doesn't have to be all from the same company) should I use. For instance I use Avast!(antivirus), and Spybot Search & Destroy (anti spyware, malware, registry startup, etc).

Smart browsing habits will always be more effective than any software. At least that's my opinion on the matter. Combined with MS Essentials and a decent firewall I haven't had any issues in years.

I don't use Anti-Spyware or Anti-Virus apps. I am not ignorant. Just to lazy to buy one. It's about 1 and half years since I stopped buying Anti Virus and I was doing absolutely great.

Avast Home here.
Sometimes your ISP will have antivirus included in the service if wanted.
We have Xfinity here they're pretty good about blocking crap not 100% however.

Avira and malwarebytes but i barely use them.

Chrome with every adblocker installed+CommonSense Anti-Virus 2013 is a great combo
(for those who don't get it the CommonSense was a troll , but seriously use common sense when browsing)
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I have various software I use, here's a list:
AdBlock for no advertisements
CCleaner to clean caches and extensive history
KeePass for macro logins, avoids my typing on the keyboard
Malwarebytes for the passive website blocking
Microsoft Security Essentials for the most basic anti-virus
Spybot Search & Destroy for malware protection coupled with hosts protection
Most software won't be any help if the user doesn't know what they are doing, therefore smart web browsing will help keep you the most safe. As the old saying goes, a tool is only as good as the skills of the craftsman using it

I'm suprised nobody has said it but using iinux can protect you from most viruses. Largely because i dont think anyone writes viruses for linux.
But truly the best defence is not visiting dodgy websites.

Let's all be honest. The only reason you need an anti virus on a PC is because of torrents.
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LoopDoGG79 said:
Let's all be honest. The only reason you need an anti virus on a PC is because of torrents.
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And insecure research (ahem) sites . . .

LoopDoGG79 said:
Let's all be honest. The only reason you need an anti virus on a PC is because of torrents.
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...and FBook!

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...and FBook!
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Fbook!? I don't think you can get a virus thru Fbook.
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The one that comes with Windows 8, Windows defender. And also the CommonSense antivirus like GuyInTheCorner
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Fun story
My buddy at work was looking at pictures of pitbulls since he is looking to buy one. He clicked on an image from google images and his computer went crazy lol it got infected bad.
Point is well there is no point
But back to topic, from my years of experience I'd say common sense and no torrents will keep you safe
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Just have ultimate boot CD ready
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I've known so many people who have problems and are oblivious (that is, until it's too late or until they finally get a virus that causes FUBAR) that I don't see an excuse NOT to have anti-virus when it's FREE.
I have Avast on my phone and tablet, AVG on my desktop computer (but may switch back to Avast) and I have Malwarebytes, SuperAntiSpyware, and CCleaner on the computer as well.
I've almost gotten a virus from a Google Image search once or twice - so I don't see why I should NOT use these free tools. It's not like I even notice they're there.

The wife gets so much spam from trying to get Farmville freebies that I won't help to de-crap her laptop anymore.
She is actually looking to buy another craptop now because of this.
Funny thing is she has worked for HP, NEC, Renesas and Telefunken and knows better.
Just amazes me...

using spybotd !

I have malwarebytes' (amazing!!) Microsoft security essentials and spybot s&d and ccleaner but I mostly just use that to clear caches etc when space gets low..

Also: why use an anti-Virus when you dual boot Mint & Win 7? Not me!
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Lenovo to acquire HTC???

Read this on Google+:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Len...alks-have-been-going-on-since-August_id48116
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I'd have to say if that goes through it would benefit us users on the tech end but will it hurt us with unlocking the bootloaders in the future is my concern, China is not very open with sharing :'(
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olorolo said:
I'd have to say if that goes through it would benefit us users on the tech end but will it hurt us with unlocking the bootloaders in the future is my concern, China is not very open with sharing :'(
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My thoughts exactly
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After hearing the first lost on HTC, it does make me wander what's going forward. It is surprising to see this unfortunate turn around when mobile phone market grows quickly, there's something wrong with HTC's approach somewhere but I kinda don't get it why. I only get the fact that if HTC go under, or hurt too much, my phone will get less support. But if Lenovo takes it, I think it's a good thing because lenovo seems to have some magic on keep things running well, like IBM, although I don't appreciate their computers too much(don't have one ever) but looks to me a lot others do, and they rose sturdily to the biggest PC maker anyways.
Chinese companies acquisitions recently gave me an impression that those companies are not very intrusive on doing things their way, but tried a route of observe at a distance and help when needed. Like IBM, like volve. They seems like not only want to acquire the company but also learn their management, operation, tech, brand name and so on, so that the addition is a different level of products not total blend in.

HTC "Quietly Disappearing"
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Who else doesn't care about root?

Am I the only one who doesn't seem to care about root? The reason I've rooted and flashed previous devices was for better gaming & speed optimization, battery life and the experience of change & customization; of course.
However, as odd as it seems to say I have went weeks now not even thinking of root or custom roms on this device.
TouchWiz is faster than ever, gaming is faster than ever (the CPU and GPU speak for themselves..), and everything's polished. The battery is superb! I dont even charge my S5 somedays with moderate gaming.. All I did was a few standard TW tweaks.. disabled animations in DM and threw on Nova launcher.
Next time around I will go with an unlocked phone (probably the next flagship Google phone), but for now I really enjoy the stock and untampered version of this phone.
Anyone else on the same page?
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U might be the only one. Root is more than that. It opens up a door for applications like Titanium Backup. Yes, Touchwiz is awesome nowadays but pure AOSP can never be beat
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cerobles1 said:
U might be the only one. Root is more than that. It opens up a door for applications like Titanium Backup. Yes, Touchwiz is awesome nowadays but pure AOSP can never be beat
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Titanium backup is useless for me, all I ever backup is photos and that's easily done with my Google account. I have no reasons to greenify on this phone, no reason to debloat (doesn't slow my phone down), all I miss is xposed and rom toolbox, but even those aren't much to me anymore. I have my nexus 7 (2013) for my AOSP needs I actually enjoy TW on my phone.. weird, I know.
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I care very much about it since Samsung decided to disable so many things. The ability for 3rd party file managers to fly from internal to external memory (or from a cloud to external, which is what I really want), lock screen widgets, the lack of available memory--they list goes on the more I use this phone.
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natefish said:
I care very much about it since Samsung decided to disable so many things. The ability for 3rd party file managers to fly from internal to external memory (or from a cloud to external, which is what I really want), lock screen widgets, the lack of available memory--they list goes on the more I use this phone.
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Actually those are Google limitations brought on by KitKat, not Samsung limitations. KitKat has blocked the 3rd party write ability to SD cards.

cerobles1 said:
U might be the only one. Root is more than that. It opens up a door for applications like Titanium Backup. Yes, Touchwiz is awesome nowadays but pure AOSP can never be beat
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Couldnt disagree more about AOSP. Dont want it, dont need it otherwise i would have gone with a nexus.

Br4nd3n said:
Am I the only one who doesn't seem to care about root? The reason I've rooted and flashed previous devices was for better gaming & speed optimization, battery life and the experience of change & customization; of course.
However, as odd as it seems to say I have went weeks now not even thinking of root or custom roms on this device.
TouchWiz is faster than ever, gaming is faster than ever (the CPU and GPU speak for themselves..), and everything's polished. The battery is superb! I dont even charge my S5 somedays with moderate gaming.. All I did was a few standard TW tweaks.. disabled animations in DM and threw on Nova launcher.
Next time around I will go with an unlocked phone (probably the next flagship Google phone), but for now I really enjoy the stock and untampered version of this phone.
Anyone else on the same page?
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Partially. My S3 is my work phone, and if Samsung ever gets around to releasing the 32GB version instead of futzing around with colors, I'll likely pull the trigger on the S5. My employer will be implementing AirWatch soon and cutting off sync to rooted phones, so the lack of root will mean less to me.
I will hate to give up, though Titanium Backup - both for its ability to backup and freeze apps; Greenify - to try tame misbehaved apps; my S3 gets the world's worst battery life, Bettery Batter Stats - to try to diagnose said awful battery life, and Directory Bind - to work around some of the limits of the 16GB space on my G3.
I'd like to be able to delete instead of freeze worthless Samsung apps when Samsung shuts their services down and AT&T apps that I will never, ever, ever use.
Give me a way to backup my phone, safely uninstall non-core functionality, and make my battery suck less, and I can live without root.

I also don't care about root, for myself, on my primary device.
I'd rather the added stability and security from knowing the various apps, and myself, are locked out of ranges of potentially harmful behavior. For me, for my phone, it's no. 1 a tool that I needs to be reliable.
Way far and gone in 3rd place would be something that needs root.
Like other's stated, my data/content is backed up separately, and google play has my back on the apps, so I don't need any other backup solution.

Root would be nice, but the S5 seems to have hit the mark as far as I'm concerned. It is not perfect, but I am very satisfied. Even if a root method is found, I'm not so sure I would be doing it.
As far as my need to flash something...well...that's what my N7 is for. lol

As much as I want root, I am just as happy without it. I've had zero problems with battery life or lag.

Obviously I care a lot, today I sold the S5 and just got an M8, having an Andorid without root is the same as having an iPhone or WindowsPhone. I like to be able to do whatever I want with my device.

Android w/o root is still a ton better than iOS.

For me, the only thing I want root for on this device is titanium backup, and the ability to enable car mode which AT&T very stupidly disabled.
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I have a hard time saying this but I have to agree with the op. My excuse, powering savings mode. I can't live without it now, having gray scale and under clocking right at the touch of a button is sweet. I get three to four days per charge with heavy use. Plus I love the camera app, it's almost worth it for just that alone.
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After using Touchwiz for a month or so.. i would definitely like to flash AOSP or something new. it's like the phone is starting to slow down or get buggy here and there.
Also Xposed has some great tweaks
Root isn't a deal breaker for me but it's always great to have options

I would miss xposed, but I could have managed with no root if Google wouldn't have F'd up the the external SD access. I really liked the phone, but couldn't justify dropping that kind of money on a locked down phone. I still pop in here every couple of days in hopes that an exploit has been found, but no such luck. I'm seriously considering picking up an international model pretty soon.

Glad to see an equal side oppositional in this thread, nice to see some agree with me. If I remember.. I did see something somewhere about a possible future update allowing more SD card writing.
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i only want root so i can use the download booster feature that samsung advertises. but hopefully we will get that in a ota

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Actually those are Google limitations brought on by KitKat, not Samsung limitations. KitKat has blocked the 3rd party write ability to SD cards.
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I'm not saying you're wrong, but the ES dev said the inability to copy to external memory is Samsung's doing. Also, I had stock, barebones kitkat on my S3 and it could do said function.
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I'm not saying you're wrong, but the ES dev said the inability to copy to external memory is Samsung's doing. Also, I had stock, barebones kitkat on my S3 and it could do said function.
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HTC M8 stock KitKat most 3rd party apps cannot write to sd card...Dropbox still can't. It required root and a fix to make some work. If you google KitKat and sd card trouble you will see it is KitKat, not Samsung.