Task Killers and Security Apps

[Drogo46]

New to Android.

I notice many Task Killer and Security apps - Mobo Task Killer, AVG and so forth.

Are these types of apps recommended? Are they even needed?

 

[karandpr]

Not really

All you need to know about apps and security

http://androidforums.com/android-ap...ps-avoid-viruses-guide-those-new-android.html

Why you dont need Task Killer Post froyo

http://androidforums.com/android-applications/335110-why-you-dont-need-task-killer.html

 

[lunatic59]

I'd say no with a caveat. Security to protect against malware has been proven to be relatively ineffective in proof of concept applications. In the wild, unless you are installing apps from questionable sites, there isn't much (if any) to speak of. However, security to track and remotely wipe your phone if lost or stolen can be useful.

Read the links karandpr graciously provided and you should be okay.

 

[UssjTrunks]

I don't have the link on hand but someone here posted a series of YouTube videos that tested the various security apps and it showed that they do actually catch malware. However, it's very difficult to get infected if you're careful.

 

[Drogo46]

Thank you all - the links were very helpful.