Thoughts regarding Security Apps for Android Phones?

Q. 1a. Do you believe they are necessary?
1b. Do you believe they actually protect you?

2a. If yes, which app would you recommend?
2b. Why?

In my opinion, there really isn't a reason for anyone to trust the comments on Google Play. Most of the 4-5 Star Ratings look very generic, am I right?
For all we know, those comments were spammed by the company themselves.
Which is why I am asking on websites like Yahoo! Answers.

Note: Cite your Sources if possible! It will be much appreciated!

A. I have an HTC Inspire 4g with the Android 2.3 OS, and I have reviewed many apps before that I use and they were posted, but I don't do spam, myself, or work for any developers. As for the security apps, yes, my experiences tell me they work. And there are ways to test them. I have done so with several. I have AVAST Mobile now. I've used several other Android anti virus and security softwares, but right now I think Avast has it. Consider your home PC or laptop...Why have an anti virus and other security softwares installed? And what's the difference in a tablet, pc, or laptop or cell phone going onto the internet? That's where malware, virus, trojans, worms all come from right? out there? Why take a chance when they've already proven there are things affecting cell phones, wireless printers, keyloggers hacking wireless keyboards, hackers threatening government websites? That's what they do. With each step up of technology, someone tries to bring it down. And they usually succeed somewhere and sometime. So think about that. Just my opinion, but I do have friends who asked the same questions. After a few experiences with questionable activities occurring on their cell, they have security now, and stand by it. I would recommend "Avast Mobile" at this point. "Lookout" is another I like, but it's limited coverage for free, otherwise like with PC's and laptops, it will cost you. "AVG" mobile is one I tried. Not too sure. It passed my tests, but I found a couple negative reviews of some malware passing through. Go onto Google Play, search those out, and trust me, read the information on it, the reviews and consider what you want out of a security app. Avast IS free for now, so I suggest you try it before it goes "rogue" and charges. It's good complete security coverage, where others aren't, and works even if you have a rooted device. Also, on the google play, after you install the app, you can search for "antivirus test"...there's an app that will trigger your security app to warning if it's tightly secure, or do nothing if the test app slips through. It will tell you results and offer to uninstall. Safe to use. There's a few to try or choose. Good luck

Original Question

How to remove keylogger from iPhone and reset to factory release?

Q. I have a friend that came to me for help. She has an iPhone 3 that apparently has a keylogger app installed on it. I'm somewhat familiar with my own rooted Android phone, but now need advice how to help her reset her phone back to original factory condition. What do I need to know, or apps to have, in order to detect and remove the keylogger app as well as restore to Apple factory standards?

Thanks.

A. Hello! Just doing a restore in iTunes will format the phone and put it to apple factory condition. But before doing that you need to make sure she's using the phone on the carrier which it's locked to. Many people are using phones locked to ATT on tMobile by jailbreaking it and unlocking the phone if this is the case, the moment you restore the phone it will only work in the carrier which the phone is locked to. If she doesn't need an unlock in order to use the phone just go ahead and restore it on itunes.

If she has a keylogger installed that means the phone is currently jailbroken allowing you to install anything you want. Immediately after restoring the phone you will no longer have a jailbroken phone so only apple approved apps will be allowed on the phone.

Also keep in mind that an iphone with older basebands have a better resale price than phones with new basebands and whenever you do a factory restore you update the phone to the latest baseband (modem firmware)

Original Question

Powered by Yahoo! Answers