topic Re: Anti Virus for Xperia V in Other/General

Anti Virus for Xperia V

M16 — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:15:09 GMT

Hi,

Is it advisable to have an installed antivirus software for a smartphone?

Re: Anti Virus for Xperia V

anilw — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:21:14 GMT

Yes.. you'd have it cos it protects the phone from malicious apps

Re: Anti Virus for Xperia V

Uliwooly — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:26:54 GMT

This is a debatable topic, my suggestion is not to install an antivirus as it will slow down your phone and drain your battery faster, but if you don't install an antivirus you should only download from the playstore, double check the app permissions and stay away from dubious emails and/or websites

Re: Anti Virus for Xperia V

Thief — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:20:13 GMT

I agree totally with uliwooly... not needed if you only use the play store..

Re: Anti Virus for Xperia V

MIshak — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 14:33:57 GMT

Is it safe to browse websites using chrome or any web browser without virus guard?

I have Mcafee Mobile Security pre-installed in my phone..its has great theft recovery options compared to Sony My xperia & Android device manager specially CaptureCam & Track SIM options

Re: Anti Virus for Xperia V

_alexdon_ — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 14:37:28 GMT

I do not use antivirus,I browse websites and no problems on my P.But it is your choice.