anti virus

[wezzyd]

Ive got McAfee pre installed on my g3 but want to install another one. Cm security. Will they conflict as I can't seem to disable or un install McAfee?

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[Golfdriver97]

Ive got McAfee pre installed on my g3 but want to install another one. Cm security. Will they conflict as I can't seem to disable or un install McAfee?

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As far as I know, they shouldn't conflict with each other. To clarify, you tried disabling the McAfee by going to Settings>apps?

 

[leegreg81]

Why do you even need AV software on your phone?

If you use Play Store apps are scanned by Google as is your phone periodically for malware.

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[xocomaox]

Why do you even need AV software on your phone?

If you use Play Store apps are scanned by Google as is your phone periodically for malware.

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Some people get a lot of apps outside the Play store.

 

[wezzyd]

Yes I've managed to disable it now. And I do install apps and other stuff outside play store so that's why I use it

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[xamadeix]

Anti virus on android. Not worth it.

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[albie999]

Yes I've managed to disable it now. And I do install apps and other stuff outside play store so that's why I use it

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How do you disable it? I went into the app, and there was an option to "uninstall updates", but after I did that, the disable button is greyed out

 

[Joltcola1234]

Yes I've managed to disable it now. And I do install apps and other stuff outside play store so that's why I use it

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How did you manage to disable it? When I go into the app itself the option to disable it is greyed out for some reason. It doesn't actually seem to be running, but I'd still like to get rid of it.

 

[Joltcola1234]

Anti virus on android. Not worth it.

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I don't see how it isn't worth it when you are installing apps outside of google play. Anti Virus apps like Avast! also come with other useful features as well like SMS and call filters, anti theft options, back ups etc. More then worth it in my opinion.

 

[wezzyd]

Go to settings, general, apps and go to McAfee. Then click manage space and it will ask for a pass code, which would of been set up by you on registration. It unlinks your device from McAfee.

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[Joltcola1234]

Go to settings, general, apps and go to McAfee. Then click manage space and it will ask for a pass code, which would of been set up by you on registration. It unlinks your device from McAfee.

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Doesn't work for me, when I click on manage space, nothing happens.

I've never registered anything though, I've never even click on the McAfree app. It's also not listed on the play store for me or anything, and doesn't appear to be running.

 

[albie999]

Same here, the screen just flashes but nothing else. I also skipped the McAfee on phone installation, although in app update it's always showing to download family protection ... but I never have

 

[wezzyd]

If you have never used it, which I obviously did, then it won't be active. It can't be uninstalled as its a built in app

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[Joltcola1234]

Seems rooting is the only way to remove the app. Unfortunately I am not willing to root at this time as this is my second G3 (the proximity sensor and light sensor both stopped functioning on my first go), so I'm not really willing to mess with anything that could interfere with the warranty for a while.

Seems to be a non issue for me though since the app doesn't actually seem to be doing anything

 

[AndroidHabit]

Even in google play store there are apps that get passed anti virus checks. Not having anti virus on your phone is like never using a condom.

 

[AndroidHabit]

That's like not having anti virus on your pc or not wearing a condom. You have to know that smart phones are the new target with hackers. To anyone else reading this thread DO NOT listen to anyone like this guy or anyone else who says anti virus is not worth having on your phones.

 

[Mojofilter9]

The irritating thing is that it stops Android Device Manager from working properly, it won't locate the phone.

I don't mind leaving it installed (although it doesn't look like I have a choice anyway), but is there a work around for this?
I can force stop it and it works temporarily but that's as far as I've gotten.

Annoying.

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[MC_A_DOT]

Even in google play store there are apps that get passed anti virus checks. Not having anti virus on your phone is like never using a condom.

Erm, I'm failing to see the comparison lol

 

[AndroidHabit]

You should get an STD check then. LOL

 

[MC_A_DOT]

You should get an STD check then. LOL

On my phone? LOL xD

I've used anti virus type apps before and they just annoyed me.