Anti-Virus Software for Android - How To Choose The Right One

 

Do you know the features that you need to look for in antivirus software for Android? Besides its capability to determine as well as clean up computer viruses and other spyware and adware programs, it must possess a constantly kept up to date database of recognized computer virus threats and have the ability to scan all the essential Android system files for infections on demand. Real-time scanning as well as inspecting of mobile applications for viruses are some of the other features to look for. Anti-theft protection features tend to be a desirable feature. The program must make it effortless to find the device in the event of theft as well as safeguard information kept on it. Checking SMS service content for malware is another feature that you need to consider.

Best Antivirus For Android: Reviews

Given that you may share extremely sensitive information such as credit card information whenever buying by means of your Android phone, it is crucial that you have an antivirus software program that protects against hacking risks. Here are a few cost-free as well as paid software programs which are good candidates.

AVG Antivirus Free

Among the best antivirus programs available for Android system is definitely AVG Antivirus Free. It gives you a comprehensive diagnostic of all SMS, email, applications as well as storage devices, which are an integral part of the Android phone. It contains malware scan features, together with theft protection that can help you safeguard important data, in the event your mobile phone gets stolen. SMS spam security is in addition provided. Similar to the personal computer edition, this totally free AVG application for Android is an extremely dependable option.

SMobile Security Shield

An additional challenger for the distinction of very best antivirus for Android is SMobile Security shield, which retails for $29.99. This is a custom-designed application for Android OS that includes an antivirus program, a back up support feature as well as anti - theft service, which can allow you to get rid of crucial information after a loss.

Super Security Standard

One of the free antivirus programs for Android phones is Super Security standard edition. Along with a real-time as well as on demand scanning option, it offers each and every fundamental protection features that you desire. Super security provides cloud based antivirus engine to help you get rid of malware. It also provides a 'strongbox' to hide your sensitive data.

AVG Antivirus Pro

The sophisticated anti-virus protection option furnished by AVG is Antivirus Pro. This consists of each of the features from the free version, together with additional features. This consists of powerful anti-SMS spam security as well as on demand tech support team if needed. It costs $9.99.

As you can see, there are a number of low cost/no-cost options for Android AV protection. The choices mentioned above are all good, so make sure you don't take any risks with your Android and go with one of them.

Are Android Viruses and Malwares Really Dangerous?

With the increasing popularity of android smart phones in the market, the number of malware and viruses targeting the android operating system has increased radically. The operating system remains relatively safe if softwares are installed from trustworthy places in the market and web surfing is kept minimum. However installation of third party 'cracked' softwares is the core cause of virus attack on the operating system. As such one should think twice before installing any application from sources which are not trusted and also before clicking any dubious links. Do not get tempted by the features offered by such applications, they will always try to lure you into installing them. But in the end, you won't be enjoying any of the promised benefits but will end up with loads of viruses in your precious phone! To prevent the affect of viruses and other malwares, the role of android anti-virus is indispensable.

There can be no second opinion about the fact that android malwares are indeed dangerous as they intend to steal information from the user. In some cases it has been found that SMS messages were sent to different numbers by malware from a phone that has been affected by it. As malware and virus developers find new and more sophisticated ways everyday to trick the phone users into installing applications with malwares in them, it is becoming increasingly difficult to control the attack of such unwanted programs. The problem is aggravated by constant desire of people to get their hands on the latest applications containing the best possible features.

However these viruses and malwares cannot spread by themselves, the user needs to grant access to them into the operating system. As such they can be resisted to some extent by avoiding installation of applications which are not trusted. However the use of android anti-virus is regarded as the best option. Android anti-virus needs to be installed in the operating system itself and thus it protects it against the malicious attack of viruses and malwares. Some of the best known android anti-virus available in the market today are Dr.Web Anti-virus Light, Lookout Security & Antivirus, AVG Antivirus, NetQin Security & Antivirus, ESET Mobile Security and others.

Hence with the protection of a capable anti-virus accompanied by proper judgement before installing any application, you can keep viruses and malwares at bay from your smart phone! You should download applications only from websites which are well trusted.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update Arriving This February

If you are a (still) proud owner of the Samsung Galaxy S2 which has so far sold a whopping 40 million units worldwide, then here is some bit of good news to tide you over till February before you decide to make a smartphone purchase upgrade. The long awaited Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update will be making its way to the Samsung Galaxy S2, at least according to a Samsung spokesperson. Apparently, Samsung Galaxy S2 owners living in Singapore will be the first ones to receive the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update sometime in February. Better late than never, no?

Apparently, one will be able to download the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update via Samsung KIES, but it will not be made available Over-The-Air (OTA). Not only that, it will also “eat up” 1GB of the 12GB of available internal memory on your Galaxy S2, leaving you with just 11GB to play with after the Jelly Bean update is installed.

There will definitely be a fair number of new features that accompanies the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update, including Smart Stay that helps keep the display on whenever it detects just when a human is looking at the display.

A leaked version of the official update is also floating somewhere around the Internet, but you would need to have a reasonable grasp of the Korean language if you want to give it a shot - either that or you have a really large appetite for risk.

February cannot come soon enough for Samsung Galaxy S2 owners, don't you think so?

Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100) Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update Arrives

The international version of the Samsung Galaxy S2 (model number GT-I9100) still has some life left in its legs just yet, with Samsung introducing the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update that should keep owners and fans of the handset more than happy. After all, it has been a pretty good servant ever since it was launched a couple of years back to much fanfare, and has stood pretty well on its own, setting some sales records back in its heydays.

Basically, if you happen to own the unlocked international version of the Galaxy S2 and reside in Spain, you ought to have begun to receive the update by now, so you would do well to check it out if you haven’t yet done so already.

The Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S2 will be available via two routes - either Over-The-Air (OTA), or through the Samsung's Kies software. Needless to say, you will find as though the Galaxy S2 has received a new lease of life with the latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update, including a user interface that is far closer to the Galaxy S3 than ever before since the new Nature UX will be part of the OTA download.

Other goodies that you can hope to enjoy with the latest Jelly Bean update include features such as Direct Call, Smart Stay, a pop-up floating video player that comes in handy, improved TouchWiz widgets, Project Butter and Google Now among others.

Are you stoked yet? Whoever has lost hope in the fact that good things come to those who wait might just end up with a smile on their faces this time around.

Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for Galaxy S2: Download It Here!

 

Samsung has begun distributing the Android 4.1.2 update OTA across the globe for a little while now. But if you haven't received your update and are getting a little impatient, you can install it right now using the Flash program "Odin," which is not at all difficult to use.

To snag Android 4.1.2 on your Galaxy S2, first you'll need to install Odin and Samsung's stock ROM (international version). Sammobile offers both as downloads, but because it can be painfully slow to download them from their site, we're offering them to you on our servers as well. Here you can download Samsung's stock ROM, and here you can download Odin. Obligatory warning: AndroidPIT cannot be held responsible if you follow our instructions incorrectly and end up damaging your phone.

Here's How to Install The Update on Your Galaxy S2:

1. Download Odin and the firmware on your PC (links above) and extract the files, placing them in the folder of your choice.

2. Secure your smartphone with Ultimate Backup because you are going to need to return your phone to factory settings and clear all caches. Theoretically, it's possible to install the update without wiping your device, but there's risk that your phone then won't run smoothly.

3. Turn off your device. Then start it in recovery mode by holding the volume up, home button and power button simultaneously until a small green Android appears with a menu above him.

4. Use the volume buttons to choos "wipe data / factory reset" and select it with the power button. Scroll down to "yes" using the volume button and select it with the power button again. Then repeat the procedure with "wipe cache partition."

5. Choose "reboot system now" using the power button.

6. Turn the phone off again.

7. Restart phone in download mode (home + power + volume down).

8. Start Odin on your computer

9. Click PDA and add the unzipped firmware code: I9100XWLS8_I9100XXLS8_I9100FOPLS3_HOME.tar.md5 to PDA

Leave everything else unchanged and make sure that the "repartition" box is not checked.

10. Connect your Galaxy S2 to your PC via USB cable. In the top left of Odin, you should now see a box which reads 0:COM 12 (It may also read a different number besides 12).

11.Click "start" and wait until the green "PASS!" button appears. Wait until your Galaxy S2 has restarted before you disconnect it.

12. THAT'S IT!

If your phone gets stuck during the boot process, do not panic! This often happens during the Flash process. Try pressing the power button down until the Galaxy S2 turns off, then repeat steps 2 through 4..