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Help Android Oppo F11 pro anti virus
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Anti-virus on a mobile device is like snake oil, android OS really doesn't need it as long as you install apps from the play store.
If you're hacked, it's because your Gmail account is hacked, not the phone
If you're hacked, it's because your Gmail account is hacked, not the phone
yep i agree with @Dannydet , there is no need for anti-virus programs. as long as you use common sense and have 2 verification setup for all of your accounts, you should be ok. just check for the permissions that are given for any app. be careful on what websites you go to. do not do any banking at public wifi.
puppykickr
Android Expert
I concur with the others on this one.
Anti-virus on Android is like putting training wheels on a bowling ball.
Really.
I don't even worry about sites that I go to with my phone.
That is not a very good habit, but I have absolutely zero valuable info on my device.
A phone is not going to get hacked unless the hacker can have physical posession of the device for a while.
It can also happen if you download something and install it, or if an app you install does that for you.
Basically, it's like a vampire,
You have to invite it into your phone.
Anti-virus on Android is like putting training wheels on a bowling ball.
Really.
I don't even worry about sites that I go to with my phone.
That is not a very good habit, but I have absolutely zero valuable info on my device.
A phone is not going to get hacked unless the hacker can have physical posession of the device for a while.
It can also happen if you download something and install it, or if an app you install does that for you.
Basically, it's like a vampire,
You have to invite it into your phone.