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[General Topics] anonymousidentity:
Depends..

I will put this simply.. the requirement for an antivirus purely depends on how you use your device.. that is.. if you are what you call a "good boy" android user and you dont really explore beyond the play-store.. you really dont need an antivirus.. but if you are constantly downloading .apk files from the internet.. it's better to have one installed as there is a good chance that one of these files might be a malware, especially if it is not a popular application.. other than that.. you can also install an antivirus for it's anti theft features, some of which are really useful! Final verdict: i would say you should install a free antivirus on your device (i use AVG antivirus) just in case..
[General Topics] jianmushi:
Not really, because antivirus apps cant perform their job properly due to google authentication permission in different areas
[General Topics] PlayingPoise:
I had Avast! for a while because of message blocking, but it just ate battery so I recently got rid of it. It's pointless
[General Topics] nishcash:
Most computers don't even have anti viruses now. Why would a phone.
[General Topics] iMMMOOO:
I think no need, that really depend on users, do not install un-verified apps.
[General Topics] UnNaMeD__:
No need
[General Topics] ASMI1:
Android is a linux based os and linux is the most secured OS so no need for antivirus but maybe an app to block spams is needed.
[General Topics] Bishal Pranto Roy:
I use it for firewall!!!
[General Topics] abhi7395:
no antivirus is needed...android is secure os...proved...
[General Topics] zelendel:
It is only as secure as people's common sense

Wayne Tech Nexus
[General Topics] syndragon:
I have never used antivirus even in Windows, so i think it depends mostly of how good u choose your sources.
[General Topics] lemondroid:
I never had or ever felt the need to have one :rolleyes:
[General Topics] pairdime:
I think with proper usage of your phone, you willy do not need antivirus.

If you are installing random APKs, it would be a good idea to patch your master key exploits.

For those APKs with root access, you can never really be sure. If they come from the play store or are a major app off of google code, then you should be ok imo.
[General Topics] mikenzb:
I don't even see why you would need one, I don't even have a anti-virus on my pc, Just like how anti-virus programs slow down your pc, An anti-virus on a android phone is just gonna slow it down and waste battery.

Atleast thats what I think.
[General Topics] cuseme:
Currently, I do not think cell phones are succeptabile to traditional PC viruses; however, as phones/mobile operating systems evolve, I can see antivirus software being a must. I wunder what is taking so long for this mobile virus outbreak??
[General Topics] stevecarell1:
i think you dont need one till you are carefull with your device.....
[General Topics] gius321:
We Are Advanced Users

We All Are Advanced Users, This Means That We Don't Have Any Viruses In PC , right ? :D ... so it's not necessarily to have mobile antivirus... but you should have one... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trustgo.mobile.security this app is great antivirus... there are some harmful apps on play store , so if you don't use antivirus your never understand the risk ... most mobile AVs don't tell if ap is harm but this app above is really cool, it tells everything... :cowboy:
[General Topics] loadedscissors:
I don't see the point in an antivirus on android, there are far to few exploits to make it worth while. Get Bluebox Security Scanner check your patched for the latest exploits then proceed to enjoy all of your battery and processing power, rather than sacrificing it at the alter of the anti-virus gods.
[General Topics] ekeixdurden:
Don't need it in Windows, How can you need a antivirus on your Android?...
[General Topics] sameen.asil:
I dont think you need to put anyy kind of anti virus..just dont install stupid apps which makes the phone run slower :p
[General Topics] kchannel9:
You definitely need one in Windows.

sent from my GS2/ET4G (AOKP/CM Rootbox 4.1, 20130627 build, with Lightning Zap kernel ver. 4) on Xparent Tapatalk2
[General Topics] symec:
i don´t think so because the phone is gonna to be busy by the antivirus process
[General Topics] mitchell985:
I've got avg but I more use it for the scream on the anti virus when I mute and then lost my phone

Sent from my HTC One
[General Topics] oziboy:
I use Dr.Web anti-virus 8 on my IncS and drweb antivirus space on my pc but you better don't use it for phone (it slows your phone down) better use drweb antivirus light instead for phone
[General Topics] lenieto3:
If you want anti-theft give a try to preyprojectdotcom
[General Topics] sold2:
Only Bitdefender! :)

One and the best!

I use that av on my phone and my pc,look test on av-test.org
[General Topics] anilyarki:
I don't think we need any antivirus crap on the phone. As long as you download legitimate applications from known sources. Yes we do need a good anti theft. I personally use and recommend avast anti theft solutions.
[General Topics] guspeed:
Just don't download crap you're not sure about and you should be OK
[General Topics] Wizzy_121:
I have used anti virus on my android and the scan did not detect any problem until I once scanned the files on my computer and it caught the bugs. Since then I know these anti virus for phones are no good.
[General Topics] XDguru:
Which antivirus do you use?
[General Topics] XDguru:
I am currently using avast for anti theft reasons.It cost me around 30 to 40 mb of ram.so I use greenify to freez it,in the mean time the main anti theft process runs in background and gives me necessary protection and I helps me save a lot of memory, so the result is a fast and secure phone.
[General Topics] Lgrootnoob:
i would only use google verify apps option and would stay away from any av

U also found a study by chainsdd i think where he said something about av on android only looks at app names

so if you have com.noshoufu.su

and you change it to com.cheese.pantsonfire

it wont get detected.

whats sad is that i cant find the link:(
[General Topics] sayedrman:
Just another way to make money
[General Topics] lyg:
Just uninstall it
[General Topics] oziboy:
Hhhhhh u pay money for dat? :D I use blackmart and download teh data from the webs loooo
[General Topics] zubairamd:
No never..

Android runs apps in a sandbox environment so basically there is no malware threat on this platform.

I never installed any antivirus app
[General Topics] LycanPower:
I don't think so, I never use it and my phone is fine.
[General Topics] Karchikumar:
It will be fine for a certain period of time only .Then it will be dead slow processing...

So I recommended an antivirus for the Mobile for tweak performance ever... Also install the anti theft to protect yours from theft......

Regards...

Karchikumar

Hit thanks if this helped you. ..
[General Topics] LycanPower:
I think that performance with antivirus is worse even, just my opinion.
[General Topics] STiCKxaH:
Anti-Virus For your Droid

You Wont Need to Download a Anti-Virus if you are careful About What you download.Dont download "Wishy-Washy" Applications.

Man,i have used a Droid for years,you occasionally hit a app with some adware. ADWARE SUCKS! xD so Just download a app that Searches for adware and removes it (On User Request only) And you should be safe. Other than that Enjoy your week !

Remember STiCKxaH Loves you
[General Topics] samirspatil:
I use avast. for anti theft. But with googles device manager that function is not needed. so am uninstalling it.
[General Topics] Sanjay:
I have tested avast on android,it dint work for me.

I purpose fully kept trozon,virus on sdcard and scaned.

Result was "No virus found"
[General Topics] Xperia_Modder:
antivirus on smartphone aren't useful, just be careful on what you download/install
[General Topics] superbfahad:
superfahad

If you are using so many application which downloaded and installed by non Google Play Store then you need to install Antivirus. If not then noo need to install Antivirus on your Android.
[General Topics] DarkStopDying:
really a few viruses are fun every now and then!
[General Topics] UBUNTUSERO:
Nunca e usado antivirus en android, creo que no es necesario, solo hay que tener cueidado con las aplicaciones que se instalar y ver que que funciones controlan antes de la instalacion.

El sentido comun es el mejor antivirus!

And never used antivirus in android, I think it is necessary, you just have to have cueidado with applications that install and see that it functions control before installation.

Common sense is the best antivirus!
[General Topics] JimFre:
As previously mentioned, if you install a lot of crap from download sites and surf dodgy websites with your android device, then yeah, get a decent AV program. Fortunately if it is too late, android devices are a bit easier than e.g. your windows machine to reinstall if things go wrong.
[General Topics] Magamo:
Just have a spot of common sense. Android is based on Linux, and is secure by design. The dangers come from the few apps out there that are malicious, and not traditional viruses which are all coded to take advantage of open exploitable bugs in Windows. Keep away from untrusted applications that require root privileges for no discernable reason and you should be fine.
[General Topics] 19pl92:
I don't use antivirus app because i am the best antivirus
[General Topics] Alfanoid:
Not using anything. I want permissions control explicitly set by the user per app.
[General Topics] Mamutsxda:
If you think you know what you are doing, than you'll never need one.
[General Topics] blackdoom77:
you don't need 'em

Never used it, my device is fine until now :cool:
[General Topics] kratosrazor:
I've never used antivirus app on my phone.
[General Topics] dacthangtw:
No

No

No
[General Topics] XDguru:
Bt why why why. :D
[General Topics] H4CK_H0PP3R:
I am bit confused , I have heard lot about malewares so I do still afraid to do any monetary transactions on my android, meanwhile I installed lot of apps which are for from unknown sources in some eagar , so I am still not sure to do any transactions or not , this is my first android nexus 7, I have avg antivirus which sometimes keeps telling me some root apps n some hacking apps are viruses .so I still can't trust my droid ,so any tips on it .

Sent from Nexus 7 3G using XDA Premium @ Indishell Lab
[General Topics] Spl4tt:
Because it's stupid.

And you have to be stupid when you install malicious software on your phone, especially now that all apps get verified
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ulall:
There is a flurry of competing CM10 roms all of a sudden

I am using JCSULLINS 0304, and see that there is SGA, Sickle and Shumash in addition to AOKP and so forth

I ran the Antutu Benchmark on the CM9 nightly OC 1.7 mhz and got 5100

The CM10 JCSullins managed only 4400 at the same overclock

I dont know that this is a big difference. In all other respects the behavior is pretty similar for the casual user.

What are the pros and cons of the different evolving ROMS?

Anyone volunteer to provide the highlights?

Thx
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisd1a1:
closed, we don't allow comparison threads. try them and see
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tamaskan:
Well I'm curious because to get a 4.2 CROMI I guess we need to flash stock soooo...., do I just download from Asus site then unzip>rename then just flash? (I'm aware that I need to wipe everything)

And (for those who flashed it with twrp)

After flashing, or during flash does or say anything?

Thanks in advance!! :D
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjc21:
You will need to flash stock 10.4.2.20 first.

Have a look here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2186433&page=2
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tamaskan:
So when unzip and put in internal SD, on clean .20 stock it will give update triangle? Well I guess this is the easiest way to update haha ~ but I'll wait for more people to update ~ cause seems to have high brick rate @@
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tritran18518:
following these instructions to update your tab

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] spotopolis:
Hey peeps. Needing some help. My buddy moved to California and I rooted his phone about 6 months ago. It has an old version of AOKP if I remember correctly. I'm going to walk him through flashing the new ma7 radio and embryo 6 rom. As I am not familiar with his phone as much, is there a kernel similar to Perseus (a Note 2 and GS3 kernel)? He is having lots of weird phone issues that I think are a combo of him not familiar with AOKP and a buggy rom. I want to get him back to a TW with power, speed, and battery. From what I could tell the uxma7 radio and embryo 6 would do it. Just looking for a kernel recommendation since I won't be around the phone.

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ctalcant:
for embryo you need a TW based kernel. so stock TW kernel or mohan's Cymbaline kernel are what your looking for.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mahanddeem:
See the Embryo ROM 6.6 (the newest one) ... Download that , copy it to phone sd card and flash it (see the instructions there in the thread) .. Don't mess with kernels , the embryo rom already has what works with it ...

Edit : here :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2074328
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ctalcant:
mohan made the cymballine kernel from TW source kernel to work with his embryo rom. i definitely would check it out. tweaked kernels are just as awesome as the custom roms themselves.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] spotopolis:
Thanks for the help! I got him up and running. His phone is running a lot better now along with better battery. I set him up on the pegasusq governor and stock clock speeds. It'll take him a bit to get use to TW again though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] boogief1:
Im trying to get multiview for all apps but do i have to root or is there another easy way and also whats latest firmware on verizon note 2 mine says 4.1.1 plz help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
In the future please search for an answer before asking. This gets asked all the time.

Now to answer you question rooting and unlocking to flush a custom ROM is the easiest way. You can do it without, but you have to mod every app that you want yourself
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] boogief1:
Am i on rightvandroid firmware i was reading theres 4.2.2 ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] geoff5093:
That's not officially out yet for the Note 2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
Yes also it's important to tell us the build number (or at least last digits) because we have two official builds and both are 4.1.1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] boogief1:
its ll4

it says ll4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Syzergy:
its super simple to root it and flash and I think thats your best bet for having all your apps multiwindow'ed. I had my doubts (only rooted once before and had a tricky process) but its really simple this time around. Just DL some files click a few buttons and your done in under 5 mins. I'm too lazy to find links and whatnot but if you are genuinely interested I can at least send you some stuff on how to root your phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
Just follow this guide to root unlock and flash a ROM. It's the best walk through around

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34891181
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irtehun:
I used to do these back in my Nexus S days. Figure I'll do them for the CDMA Nexus since it seems no one else is keeping up. Builds will be up around this time every evening.

I may do some builds with cherry picks and they will be noted in the OP.

I will pretty up the op tomorrow and also trying to decide if I will start my own ROM once again.

http://goo.im/devs/irtehun/aokp/toro/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luke61456789:
Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irtehun:
No problem
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irtehun:
New build is up
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irtehun:
Updated!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cdmove:
thanks for doing this. question, do you have an app like CyanDelta but for AOKP nightlies?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dethknite:
Awesome.. thanks for posting. I was using DizzyThermal builds for awhile and he stopped, then Connor picked up where he left off, but his builds don't get past logo or boot for me. Even without using custom kernel... not sure what is up with that.

I was hoping to get my crack flashing back on... I will try this out.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Detailed:
Hey guys, I'm having a problem with my N4 Auto-Focusing in videos. The sensor works in camera mode (Both tap to focus and automatic) but in video, it doesn't do anything at all. It sticks to the focused state it was in Camera mode and doesn't change. Flash works, everything works, but that. Problem persisted in many ROMS, PA Didn't let me auto focus at all, only touch and currently I'm on Carbon's latest beta ROM (Note: I used his stable release too, still didn't fix) paired with Morfic's Trinity TF110 kernel. Clocks @ 384/1512mhz & an additional -62.5mv UV (Stable) Non-UV still has this bug present. I don't know what's wrong, please help. Thanks :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fenstre:
You're using a 4.2.2 ROM with a 4.2.1 radio. The only fix is to upgrade the radio. (I think the new one's version ends in ".48".)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Detailed:
Oohhh thanks very much. I will go ahead and try that tomorrow :) Again, thanks for helping a newbie out xD
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] filthykid:
Tap to focus isn;t available in Video Mode. However, is it possible to achieve that through some software tweak or an App.?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] Ali-Butt:
hi guys,

my o2 xda does not seem very bright, in my old ipaq there were brightness settings, i cant seem to find these on my uk xda.

any tips chaps?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] MADmanFREE:
no chance

I have followed some tips about registry editing for the XDA. The does provide the utility for changing brightness on pocketpc. Although the XDA does not appear to support variable brightness.

The setting I enabled was a fully functional slide bar. But the various settings had no effect. The XDA supports only on or off. If any body else has had more luck then please post your results and tips
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] ozsmac:
You are right, the iPaq has a multilevel backlight that is linked to an automatic sensor that detects ambient light levels.

The XDA just has two settings, on and off.

The iPaq 3600, 3700 + 3800 screens seem about the same, with not a great deal of visable difference in brightness, however the new 5400 (etc) are quite a bit brighter.

The XDA is more that adequate for what i need.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] ansaar99:
Hi

You mentioned the xda is not too bright. It only operates on full brightness, and it seems pretty bright to me.

Perhaps there is something wrong with your unit. Go back to the shop and compare with another one. Get it changed if its faulty
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kallb123:
So in my excitement and tiredness from rooting locked device, I decided I'd try to change the dpi of my Z, even though it's 2am. I simply downloaded a market app and went through trying 320 as dpi. Now I can't get past Sony boot logo. What a moron... :P

So my plan for tomorrow morning is to try and grab the build.prop via adb after connecting in fastboot (volume up and plug in?) and change back 480dpi. Does this sound like it'll work?

I've not done if before and most tutorials say to grab build.prop in recovery, I however don't have recovery.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xl VipeR lx:
Assuming ADB is working for you, you could

"ADB pull /system/build.prop c:\"

This will copy build.prop to your C drive in the root folder.

Now open the build.prop file in C:\ on your PC using Notepad or similar. You will need to use Wordwrap to view the file correctly (Format from the Menu bar)

You should see something like this (cut down obviously):

ro.product.locale.language=en

ro.product.locale.region=GB

ro.wifi.channels=

ro.board.platform=msm7k

# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device

ro.sf.lcd_density=320

#

# ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES

#

ro.com.google.gmsversion=2.1_r6

ro.sf.lcd_density=240

Once you have modded the lcd density back to 480, SAVE the text file as normal, simply select "Save" from Notepad's menu. Quit Notepad.

Then, do the following

"ADB remount"

"ADB push c:\build.prop /system/"

Once done do this

"ADB reboot" or "ADB shell reboot" which ever you can and then hopefully your back to normal?

---------- Post added at 02:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:40 AM ----------

I just tried it in fastboot though and adb commands do not work, only fastboot commands, as it is called fastboot mode obviously,

not sure what you can do to be honest ?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kchino:
If you have a sdcard and fastboot works you could download and fastboot DoomLord's kernel which includes CWM recovery. Copy one of the stock or custom roms to your sd, boot into recovery, wipe, flash your rom. That should work.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xl VipeR lx:
It could but his bootloader is locked.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kchino:
Sorry I didn't catch that part.

Hope you get adb working, it's only a brick if you give up on it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kallb123:
Is there some way I can use the Sony tool to repair?

I think I only have fastboot and flash mode available.

Or maybe flash generic firmware? (require unlocked bootloader?)

Thanks so much for all your input so far
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kallb123:
Oh thank the gods (and xda-devs)!!!!

I managed to flash the UK Generic Firmware via flashtool. I've got factory reset now but I don't care, it's not a black screen anymore :P

My bootloader status also reverted to Allowed: Yes.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kchino:
Nice, glad you got it working!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kallb123:
Thanks for all your ideas :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajay83:
Your bootloader would've been unlockable before though right?. (bootloader unlock allowed: YES) it wouldn't of said no, otherwise it wouldn't say yes now.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kallb123:
Ye it was unlockable to start with, I was just confirming that it had reverted to that state after the root method changed it to not unlockable
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] JustSayTech:
ive seen a few post on questions concerning getting the latest CWTR in a flash-able tar file, heres the latest version already created as a .tar for you and how to do it in Mac and Linux, let me know how things turn out

ClockworkMod Touch Recovery 5.8.4.3 for SGH-I717 .tar file

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5tcs5b7gnhs0pcd/clockworkmod_touch_recovery_5.8.4.3_i717.tar

dont forget that thanks button :D

DIY:

simple terminal command to create the .tar out of an .img

Linux:

tar -cf name_of_tar_file.tar name_of_img_file.img

Mac OSX 10.5+:

COPYFILE_DISABLE=1 tar -cf name_of_tar_file.tar name_of_img_file.img

Mac OSX 10.x+:

COPY_EXTENDED_ATTRIBUTES_DISABLE=1 tar -cf name_of_tar_file.tar name_of_img_file.img
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] blacksteel1988:
thank you

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