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Do I need a virus protection on my Motorola Droid? Or does it come with one that I'm not aware of? And if I do, which one do you recommend?
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RealtorSue wrote:Do I need a virus protection on my Motorola Droid? No. Or does it come with one that I'm not aware of? No. And if I do, which one do you recommend? None.
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You don't really need one, but there is one that I use and like. It's called Lookout. It backs up all your contacts and pictures. Plus it will scan new apps as you download them to your phone. Hope this helps.
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The only Anti-Virus apps I have heard of on Android have turned out to be malicious.
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You dont need anti-virus. Linux , the language of the OS is resistant to viruses. Not to mention that there are few if any viruses coded for linux. If by some remote chance you do get a virus all you have to do is reboot the OS. It is one of the very cool things with Linux, Virus cant get a stable foothold in the system.
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Unless they have SU privilages and your password. You can install one that could be hidden in a deep level installing program so you give it permission essentially. With Android since you don't have that privilage yourself unless you root your phone a virus can't really get into your system files. However, they could with considerable trouble conceivably program a virus that could find a way to get access but it is easier said than done and it wouldn't be worth the trouble in general. It is a lot easier to go after microsoft where you can very easily get access to the system files and the 90% Market share makes it a easier more likely target.