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Security App for Xoom

dbajonathan

dbajonathan

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What Security Apps are you using for your new Xoom. I wanted to use Lookout, becuase i like the fetures for the app, but as of yet they do not have it available.
 
[FONT=&quot]The reason why you're having trouble finding Lookout in the market on the Xoom is due to the fact that the Xoom doesn't support SMS messages.Lookout relies on SMS messages to initiate a connection to a device in the event it's lost, stolen, etc. Without the ability to receive SMS messages the missing device features would be greatly hindered, HOWEVER, device based backups and malware protection would work normally.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]If you want to download Lookout to your Xoom you can head on over to getjar.com and install it through there: Download Lookout Mobile Security with Antivirus for Mobile[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]If you choose a device that isn't supported choose another until you are able to download Lookout to your device.
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[FONT=&quot]I've been running Lookout for a week. Runs fine.
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From every thing I've read (and its been a lot) virus programs for Android devices are not really necessary. There are very few viruses out there for Android and if you ever get an infected device a factory reset will wipe it out. Also, apps can't do anything you don't give them permission to do so if you pay attention to what apps are asking to do before you install then your likelihood of getting a virus drops dramatically as well.
 
I'm not so concerned about getting a virus more wanting the ability to remotely wipe device in the event that my xoom gets stolen
 
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