Which app gives you maximum security?

[Anthony Carver]

I have Samsung Galaxy S5, I have just upgraded to Android 5.0. My phone is working smoothly but there is just one problem one of my app which gave me maximum security is not supporting Android 5.0. Thus I am searching for an app which can give me maximum security to keep safe my personal data. Please help me.

 

[Hadron]

Can you explain what you mean by an app that "gives you maximum security"? What is it you want this app to do?

 

[Crashdamage]

Security is not an app. It's a habit. No app is a security 'solution'. But it's not hard to keep your phone secure. Android is a pretty secure system by design.

The biggest security risk to Android is Android users. Android users can also be the biggest security asset.

1. Use a password or pattern lock to keep people out.

2. Be very careful where you get software. Use only very trustworthy sources, basically the Play store and Amazon.

3. In Settings > Security > Device administration leave Unknown sources disabled. If you must enable it to do an install don't forget to disable it when done.

4. IMHO antivirus is kinda worthless. Instead of antivirus apps install Common Sense. Use it at all times. That is the most effective protection.

5. Do not root the phone unless you have the knowledge and willingness to do the firewalling and work necessary to secure a rooted device. Rooting breaks basic Android security features such as user permissions and sandboxed apps.

6. Pay attention to permissions requested by apps during installation.

7. Use 2-step authentication.

Follow these simple steps and you will have no problems. You might consider encrypting the device - I do - but there are pros and cons to that.

 

[codesplice]

Security is not an app. It's a habit.

#nailedit

No app will give you MAXIMUM SECURITY!!! - in fact, any app that claims to do so is likely scamming you in one way or another. Follow @Crashdamage's advice, avoid almost every app with "security" in the name, and you should be just fine.

 

[James_Watson]

Security is not an app. It's a habit. No app is a security 'solution'. But it's not hard to keep your phone secure. Android is a pretty secure system by design.

The biggest security risk to Android is Android users. Android users can also be the biggest security asset.

1. Use a password or pattern lock to keep people out.

2. Be very careful where you get software. Use only very trustworthy sources, basically the Play store and Amazon.

3. In Settings > Security > Device administration leave Unknown sources disabled. If you must enable it to do an install don't forget to disable it when done.

4. IMHO antivirus is kinda worthless. Instead of antivirus apps install Common Sense. Use it at all times. That is the most effective protection.

5. Do not root the phone. Rooting breaks basic Android security features such as user permissions and sandboxed apps.

6. Pay attention to permissions requested by apps during installation.

7. Use 2-step authentication.

Follow these simple steps and you will have no problems. You might consider encrypting the device but there are pros and cons to that.

Right!

 

[vosg]

*The biggest security risk to Android is Android users"

So true.

Just be careful, use your common sense, and you'll be fine.

 

[codesplice]

This thread has be become a spam magnet, so I'm shutting it down.

Anthony Carver, feel free to drop me a PM if you feel further discussion is necessary.



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