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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] GuestX0057:
The answer to this question is really quite simple, it depends on this:

Do you carefully watch the permissions of apps you are about to install?

If your answer is: "yes, I carefully watch the permissions and don't install apps such as tetris which wants access to sms" then you can quite safely go without any anti malware software.

If your answer on the other hand is: "no, I just install interesting apps and quickly click through the permission page to start the download" then yes, you might benefit of software to protect your device.

The beauty of Android is that whatever app you are about to install INCLUDING malware states clearly what part of your device it is going to access. If people don't bother reading the permissions then a big part of fault is on them also. However this isn't really too well explained, especially for new users, so I assume a majority of users don't really understand WHY the permissions are shown before downloading an app. This is something Google could improve on in my opinion.

And lastly, the fact that apps coming to Apples app store are screened doesn't make it any more secure than Android. It just has people making the choices FOR you. If something well hidden is slipped past them, not a single user will know about the threat. Just as one app developer showed in public a few weeks ago and as a result got his developer status cancelled by Apple.

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Also a small note here. A virus is something that multiplies and spreads (weather it's bacteria or code doesn't matter). The malicious apps in the market are malware and spyware and because of this the word antivirus for Android isn't really correct. They don't stop viruses, they stop malicious apps.

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here's the link to the story of that Apple developer:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygre...per-program-for-proof-of-concept-exploit-app/

this just proves that app store isn't any more secure than Android market. It just has people who take a look at apps before they are approved, and as you can read, they are far from perfect.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] knowsnophones:
How many of you guys use Antivirus?

Who here does not feel the need?

Does Google recommend it like Windows does for PC? (already read the article from one Google guy saying Antivirus companies are playing on our fears, but he is only one guy)

And to those who have used antivirus software, which software did you use on your Note specifically and has it slowed down your Note or increased the battery consumption?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] GuestX0057:
You already have a couple fairly comprehensive answers to your first post but I'll answer these questions too:

I do not use any antivirus and I do not feel the need to

Aside from that article, I haven't seen a single mention from Google about needing any antivirus at all.

The so called antivirus programs that are made for Android right now suck. They don't stop enough malware to be worth the money or effort, here's a few source links for evidence: http://www.extremetech.com/computin...rus-apps-are-useless-heres-what-to-do-instead and http://www.informationweek.com/byte/news/231902823

Just by using common sense you will be fine with no antivirus app. If you really want an antivirus app, then go get it. It will be close to useless and it won't stop all threats anyway so you will still have to use common sense to be protected anyway.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] friedje:
I installed avast. it is free and no it doesn't slow down my note.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ville7805:
I got the AVG pro, might not really need it since I´m kind of anal about what I install on the GNOTE... But better safe than sorry...

+1 doesn´t slow things down.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] friedje:
Just because YOU feel superior to most other users, doesn't mean that they have the knowledge or enough 'common sense' to understand the permissions some apps ask for. The fact that an antivirus is not 100% safe doesn't mean it is 100% useless.... If it stops just one threath it already made sense..

There are lots of good FREE antivirus programs so where is the reason NOT to install one ???

There are also ppl that don't take medics, because if they or their children die from FLU that was Gods will.......

Maybe you should consider that not all users of a smartphone are IT-gods like you
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] aengus4h:
I have both installed, no slowdown issues and was running LBE too, may switch to droidwall or turn LBE back on. Worth noting the AVG pro is free if you qualify for the Samsung Hub exclusives.

Dave
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] JulyDerek:
I am using Lookout anti-virus ever since my first Android more than a year ago. It's never given me a hic-cup even when scanning.

Also, anyone knows an App which lists which App has what permission in a list form?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ChimpNippl3s:
Does a free antitrust do as good a job as a paid one
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] friedje:
For now they all do a rather lousy job, the free and the paid ones.

But the paid ones seem to score a bit better.

I installed LBE aswell, but you need root for it to work well.

Same goes for avast, it prefers having root access.

I use avg on my galaxy tab, works without any issues.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] GuestX0057:
No need to over react mate. I'm no IT-god, or a nerd or anything like an "advanced" user. The only common sense that I was referring to is something that everyone has. If you can read what the apps do, then you can read the permissions before installing them. There is no need to be an expert.

If you are installing a single player offline game that asks permissions for sms, phone calls and contacts and it isn't blacklisted by those antivirus apps yet, then it won't be detected and you can only blame yourself when you get a 600$ phone bill because the app has sent messages to premium numbers. It's not rocket science, just common sence.

If the tests conclude that 90% of androids antivirus programs manage 10-20% of malicious apps and you still want one, then go ahead and get one. No need to get offended when people are trying to give advice.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] luist4498:
Hey all, i have a question about the stock gallery app on my Xoom tab. Does the crop picture feature work at all? I go to my gallery, choose the picture i want to crop and crop it than confirm ok. I get a quick window saying saving file but it never appears in the gallery or anywhere in root explorer for that matter! Does anyone know what file those pictures are going too, or if the feature even works:confused:

Thanks
[Xoom Themes and Apps] luist4498:
Anyone tried this?
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Captain Geezer:
my xoom is totally stock, and the crop function works fine. image is saved right next to the original and opens after youve completed the crop
[Xoom Themes and Apps] luist4498:
Yea thats what i thought should happen! I have no clue of what could be wrong though......
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] schwab002:
So only about 1/3 of my mms pictures come through actually as texts with the image in it.

The rest look like this:

And they never finish downloading.

Or they look like this:

Hitting the play button will bring me to a strange 5 or 10 second "video" at the end of which the picture actually shows up. That looks like this:

Anyone know how to get all pictures to just show up like the text with the puppy or at least get the first type to actually finish downloading? Does this happen to everyone?

I'm running google voice for my regular non-picture text messaging. I'm not sure if that makes a difference. Also running calk's rom version 1.5.

edit: all 3 of those picture messages are from the same person using an iphone 4.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SocialReject:
Let's just blame the iPhone?

Seriously though, try a different messaging app. Go sms or chomp. If you encounter the same issues, reply back to this thread

Sent from the future.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] schwab002:
I'd love to just blame the iphone. Unfortunately too many of my friends use it for me to just ignore it though.

Anyways I'm trying out chomp, and I made it an ics -like theme which I like better than the Samsung look. I'd still like to figure out what's going on with the pictures though.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] vipul261:
Hi

I recently compared my galaxy s2 with my friends galaxy s2

I noticed that the camera speed is slow in my phone, i.e when i take photo it takes around 2 seconds more to save the pic and come again for a new shot!

Can anyone please throw some light ... what should i do?

Mine is rooted phone and my friend's is stock phone!
[Galaxy S II General] ephraim:
Maybe you have anti shake on..
[Galaxy S II General] vipul261:
No...

switching it off also does not help :-(
[Galaxy S II General] ephraim:
It needs to focus first before capturing.. Could you upload a video comparison?
[Galaxy S II General] biffsmash:
The internal memore seems to be a little quicker than my memory card, is it possible he is saving to internal memory and you are saving to sd card?

Also it could be your ROM maybe if you are on a custom rom?
[Galaxy S II General] silverbluem:
i had the same problem, i used to save photos on the device

recently i bought SdCard with Class 10 speed and now i'm saving all my photos and videos on the card.

the speed is crazy! you should try this!
[Galaxy S II General] vipul261:
I am saving pics on Internal memory....

Right now i m using 2.3.3 android but with rooted kernel
[Galaxy S II General] leminhnguyen0703:
Try updating to a 2.3.5 rom perhaps ? Mine works flawless, even back with stock 2.3.3
[Galaxy S II General] vipul261:
Should i reinstall the Camera APK

Where can i find original camera.apk for galaxy s2
[Galaxy S II General] DummyPLUG:
using a class 6 sdcard here, saving in less then 1 sec.
[Galaxy S II General] vipul261:
Guess What i Reset the camera settings and clicked... I saw some improvement :)
[Galaxy S II General] atulalvenkar:
Is your internal SD card full? It might be the case that there is lot of data on internal SD hence it takes time to save a new file there.
[Galaxy S II General] zahidismaeel:
Go to the setting->power saving and uncheck the "system power saving" option.

enjoysss..
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sUpErwHoO:
hey guys, is there a way to get the moto input method (the blue and black keyboard) from froyo to any other rom??

i tried copying all the files, made a back up and tried doing a restore but all that doesnt work! :(

the same moto input in froyo not the one in the gb roms.

ty

edit:

this is the one
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamefrk:
Which rom are you using? Have developers removed moto input from cm 7 and other roms?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sUpErwHoO:
i'm using galnet miui, so i would like to get the moto input from stock froyo to this! the keys in that are much better then that in the gb version!

any suggestions?
[HTC Sensation] kooksta:
Do I absolutely have to have the SDK and adb to s-off my phone? I know it sounds dumb, but the only reason I ask is cause I came from the Samsung vibrant forums and I rooted and flashed my vibrant without the need of ANY computer software. All from my phone. I really want to s off my phone,but the instructions are kinda flaky. Good, but flaky. Thank you.
[HTC Sensation] kooksta:
PLEASE!? I'M DYING FROM BOREDOM!! THIS UNROOTED PIECE OF S-ON IS KILLING ME!!! :'(
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

The instructions in the s-off guide in my signature are easy to follow.

Using ADB and SDK are really not difficult.

And installing them will help later on when you want to change your radio.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Galaxa12:
Yes they are needed.
[HTC Sensation] Tromador:
No, you don't need them.

You can S-OFF your phone using the revolutionary hack. You'll still need a PC with the HTC Sync software installed (ie, the drivers for the phone).

Have a look on http://revolutionary.io/ for tools and instructions.

That said, you might want to look into getting the SDK and ADB later on, if you plan to continue learning about what you can do with this device.
[Android Themes] Mimis_69:
It's the Ice Cream Sandwich Nyandroid flying leaving a trail of rainbows!

This is the first boot animation I have ever made and I apologize if it's crappy or choppy. I will try to to make it smoother over time and I will include other versions as well.

Compatible with HDPI and MDPI.

How do you install this?

Root Explorer method:

1. Download bootanimation.zip

2. Put it on your SD card.

3. Open Root Explorer and copy bootanimation.zip to /system/media. This will replace the existing boot animation

4. Reboot your phone.

Remember to rename the mdpi version to bootanimation.zip

Please tell me what you think and feel free to leave suggestions. :)
[Android Themes] eli314:
hahahaa is so lold when saw it
[Android Themes] Aktivehate:
Awesome! Does it have the nyan sound? :P
[Android Themes] Mimis_69:
Lol, I will insert the sound once I get home from school!

[Insert witty signature here]
[Android Themes] jambamkin:
thanks very much. Just applied it now, the rainbow is super fast almost becomes a blur. Could be much slower.

Sent from my DHD
[Android Themes] Mimis_69:
No problem, and yeah ill fix the speed!

[Insert witty signature here]
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tgrantjr:
I have a stock evo with the newest firmware update of the 4.51.651.1. I flashed the superuser and am using rooted apps. I searched the forum high and low for this and cannot find it. I need to see what version of wifi-tether to use. I have tried the newest beta and it fails to connect. I tried the latest stable and it fails. I cannot get a version that will allow me to connect with a stock rom. Is someone able to give me a heads up here?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Green_Arrow:
check it out

go to the market and dl the app called free wifi tether. however if you prefer to install an aosp rom that already comes with built in free wifi tether then just click in the link in my sig. feel free to ask any questions you may have in my thread. Hope i helped ^_^
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sitlet:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oka1:
I had the pleasure of meeting AndyCR15 today, he flew in from London, I offered to show him some of San Francisco........ So we met..... A great guy and very knowledgeable on phones, check out his video reviews worth seeing.

Anyway, he had a Nexus and a Note So we gave them a go using my Tmobile sim. 6 mb down and 4 mg up ...... It is the same one I ordered that will be here next week.

Bottom line...... The Euro Unlocked Nexus works perfectly with Tmobile.

Wow ICS WOW, very nice, what is interesting, this time around, Google took extra care in the finer more subtle details, it is smoother in feel and performance than the latest IPHONE........ SO THIS ROCKS !

The Euro Galaxy Note........ sorry TMO 2g only
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iPodtosis:
yay good to hear

hopefully my phone will be shipped out tomorrow by handtec and arrive this week!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ruthlesset:
Thanks for the update. I am going to order it from handtec soon.

How was the battery life and where you able to get HSPA+ speeds?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Good to know. Although we knew the bands worked for T-mo. And we knew the Note didn't have 1700/2100 for T-mo 3G :P

I like to have reassurance of good data speeds though! Most reports are that the GN has great speeds.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dnlsmy:
If I were you, I would have bought the GNex off him LOL.

But then again, if I were you I would have a GNex rolling in next week :D

Enjoy your phone!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lcrkz0023:
Test the volume bug for the hell of it, thxs
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
bingo, i thought this would be the first thing you would have tested
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oscillik:
since there are no 900MHz GSM networks in the US, that is going to be difficult to test...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
i am aware of that... but just to be on the safe side..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oscillik:
so considering that there are no 900MHz GSM networks in the US, how do you propose to test it out when the HSPA Galaxy Nexus in question is on US soil?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
if it were me i would have least tried it on edge just to make sure.. whats wrong with being sure?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oscillik:
....there are no 900MHz GSM networks in the US, so how would putting the phone in EDGE mode test this out? the phone would be receiving EDGE coverage from a frequency other than 900MHz
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KiNG OMaR:
How would you test it though? stare at the screen making sure the volume doesn't change?

I'm just trolling ya :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
why you guys have to break my ballzzzz.. lmao
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KiNG OMaR:
I recently received a nut cracker as a gift (who the hell gives a nut cracker as a gift!?). Anyways, maybe that has something to do with it :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lcrkz0023:
Hell, no one in the world epected this bug to happen, so as much as Samsung and google has screwed up this phone, it would be naive not to put it in 2g mode just to check and see if anything ELSE is f'ed up with this phone. What if 1700 Mhz is worst or something. We only knew the 900Mhz was the problem becuase it was used, tested and the problem occurred. Since no one has tried on a 1700Mhz band its not crazy to think to just try it and see.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oscillik:
i'm all for testing it on other frequency bands while in 2G mode, just as long as people do not falsely claim that the phone isn't defective because it doesn't suffer from interference while in the US.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lcrkz0023:
Iagree..Im with ya there...Even if this bug may not effect my band ,I firmly believe that all GN are defected. Im not too happy about knowingly paying full price for a defectived product, even if works with my Mhz. On that principle alone, Im still on the fence on whether or not Imma go thru with my purchase. My card will be charged tomorrow so thats my deadline to decide what im going to do.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oka1:
His did not have the Bug I did try to test for it but on TMO I don't it is an issue

I did tell him to bring 12 GN 's with him ....... sadly, as it were he said he was lucky just to get one..... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mstyle88:
For those worried, I have yet to see a phone launch without bugs. With that being said, are we absolutely certain it only happens in 900mhz? Bugs like these get fixed, however usually it takes 1-2 weeks for Google acknowledge the problem as they are probably testing it out right now. It then takes another few weeks for an update to come out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spovat:
Like many of you here ive been drooling over the GN since day one but the biggest phone ive had is my current one-the tmobile g2.. considering that this is the biggest phone out there, apart from the mini tablets like the note, are you guys really fine with having such a huge device in your hands day in day out? (no TWSS implied). sure i can see it being perfect for media but as an everyday device? would like some specific input, preferably from GN owners. thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Check out the comparison shots and reviews. The phone's footprint is not much bigger than most 4.3" phones out there. Its very thin and the bezel is very small.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wilbur-force:
i was slightly worried .... i dont have big hands....

. But the size is fine !

Couldnt handle much bigger tho :o
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
I came from an HD2 which is heavier but the same width and about 10mm shorter. Nexus feels perfectly fine in the hand, its 30g lighter than my HD2 so its much more comfortable to hold for longder periods and its also easier to use as the grip feels secure when using 1 handed. Dont be worried its a great phone and a fantastic screen.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JayantSparda:
Thanks guys.

I also had the same concerns like spovat, because I also have small hands but still could manage a Desire HD.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SNL:
You can see for yourself at: www.phone-size.com
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wilbur-force:
To be honest i think i just hold it differently to my desire and my average thumb stretches across just fine :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 4nt:
I don't have a problem with the size, I find it very comfortable to hold, type and call with.

Though it does make my Blackberry torch seem like a toy now
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qwerp_:
i find that its just about fit my hands (i came from nexus one -> nexus S -> G Nexus).

i can still operate with one hands with no problem, however, the phone seems to be sitting/lying on my fingers most of the time instead of my fingers grabbing it.

what i am trying to say here is, when i operate it, if someone accidently bump (lighly) into me, the phone is highly chance to drop out of my hands. but i do like the size...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wilbur-force:
This !!!

thats the way i hold it ... still waiting for a rubberised cover :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
all i know is m case arrived yesterday and my sensation (with the ge case on it) fit in the galaxy case with room still available
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spovat:
thanks guys. that's what I was looking for
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mstyle88:
In addition to using a phone size visualizer, do a search on flickr for the Galaxy Nexus. I found pics of the G2 sitting next to the Galaxy Nexus as a size comparison. Also, since the G2 is similar in size to the iPhone, you can use that as a visual as well. The G2 however is very thick, the Nexus will be much thinner for you.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] b00sted:
Make sure you are already on Task's rom and have it booted into it once first. Don't flash Task's rom and then flash the theme without booting in between both flashes.

[ DOWNLOAD ]

v13.0.3

*current support

v6.6.1

*Updated to support current rom

*started to use diff ver system for the roms

v2.1

*Blue Roboto font in quick panel

*fixed alignment of toggles on quick panel

*re-sized reboot options to give cleaner look

v2.0

*not sure lol

v1.9

*fixed quick panel close button

v1.9

*Updated to current framework

v1.1 - v1.8

*lots of internal updating and dicking around

v1 Beta

*First Release Pretty much starting base (most is still ICS theme with minor themeing)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] Deleted member 3976874:
any girls with the Galaxy Tab around?

nice work though.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] wlighter:
xda have girls? LOL
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] .torrented:
I like how you colored the launcher buttons ... wish you would have done that on the ICS version and made them blue it would have added a nice touch
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] b00sted:
started this project for my wife, and whoever has their undies in a wad and keep low rating all my threads is starting to really piss me off :/
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] Dai323:
I just 5 star voted on all your threads bro. Hope it helped a bit. You do great work and we all really appreciate it.

Dont let the XDA dickheads get to you. Haters will hate...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] b00sted:
I actually tired it (where this idea came from, once I did that it looked like my screen puked blue it was pretty bad LOL

Thanks, with all teh stuff going on irl right now last thing I want to deal with is the kids of XDA, when I woke up and seen it I was half tempted to jsut take down all my ****. thanks for making me feel a bit better.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] Dai323:
Anytime bro. Dont let these fools get you down. Your themes are off the chain man :D
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] FU5 KONA:
Thanks man.....my wife loves this!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] E-MAC:
To each their own, keep doing your thing man.

Those that matter don't care. Those that care don't matter.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] MINUS Stl:
Haters gonna hate....... Just like my avatar. :P
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] SeanHacker:
so i flashed this theme and without knowing it I had put on a pair of my girlfriends underwear. I still havent taken them off yet but i did flash back to my regular theme. this is good for the ladies. too bad you'r not single. lol