Who knows how I can at least disable, or preferably even uninstall Java from Android 4.0.3? Because Java is highly suspect right now. What with that super dangerous rootkit floating around. I've already shut Java down on my laptop and desktop machines. Now I'm still looking for a way to ban Java from my phone and tablet too.
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How can we disable, even uninstall, Java?
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ExtremeNerd
Android Enthusiast
Things are only dangerous if you let them be. Don't do sketchy stuff on your computer, and you'll be fine. Exploits will always be there. The sky isn't falling. Use common sense and you'll be alright.
PS, that article is written to cause a panic. Look at the title and the language. Author wins.
PS, that article is written to cause a panic. Look at the title and the language. Author wins.
The Register
ExtremeNerd
Android Enthusiast
I'm not looking for credibility. There are tons of exploits available, however, many are not practical. Don't be a fool with your electronics and you won't be in trouble. For every exploit you've heard of, there are dozens more you haven't. Don't use NFC! Don't use Instagram!
Seriously, use common sense and the world will go forward on schedule.
Seriously, use common sense and the world will go forward on schedule.
zuben el genub
Extreme Android User
Dangerous if you have an OS like windows that will install every executable whether you want it or not - but a permission based system like Linux needs to ask every time.
Don't click on everything you see in windows, and pay attention to the install permissions elsewhere. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
I can't do anything in Ubuntu without it asking for a password. Check the permissions on every app, and if you don't agree, don't install it. There is still a need for Java for some applications (don't gamers use it?) - but I've disabled it in Windows and haven't seen any detriment. (I don't game)
What is funny - Thunderbird ships with Java enabled. Mozilla did disable the version of Java that was causing problems. FX might have it open, too.
Soon as there is a replacement for it, there will be. Then a whole new set of headaches.
I'm more worried about sneaky and automatic updates. I try to find out what's being updated before I update any app. Ain't easy on mobile. If you use standard view of the browser or a computer, then all the pieces and parts of the update are visible.
Don't click on everything you see in windows, and pay attention to the install permissions elsewhere. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
I can't do anything in Ubuntu without it asking for a password. Check the permissions on every app, and if you don't agree, don't install it. There is still a need for Java for some applications (don't gamers use it?) - but I've disabled it in Windows and haven't seen any detriment. (I don't game)
What is funny - Thunderbird ships with Java enabled. Mozilla did disable the version of Java that was causing problems. FX might have it open, too.
Soon as there is a replacement for it, there will be. Then a whole new set of headaches.
I'm more worried about sneaky and automatic updates. I try to find out what's being updated before I update any app. Ain't easy on mobile. If you use standard view of the browser or a computer, then all the pieces and parts of the update are visible.
In a general sense you are correct. Specifically applied to this Java exploit rootkit you are not. The Register c.s. make a case. You don't. Your contributions to this developing Java problem are, sofar, mere generalities. They may be true in a general sense but you have done nothing to address this specific problem. Unlike The Register, c.s.
Crashdamage
Android Expert
Since Android doesn't run Java, this is a non-issue.
Cheers, that is good news!
Crashdamage
Android Expert
JavaScript really has nothing to do with running Java, as in a JRE runtime environment.
But us mere mortals think Java and Javascript are connected because they carry the same pronym. Duh! So would you care to explain – on Dr Seuss level – to the rest of us what the difference is and which is/should be installed on our Android devices, or, conversely, disabled/uninstalled?
In a nutshell, JavaScipt on Android is merely having the web pages interact. There is no program or software. With it off, its just a page. Java on CPU has programs and software that can be embedded with a bad code that, when you open a web page, can mess your computer up. So, to disable it causes no program or software to be ran, just a still page.