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by Nobody:
i just want to know if its necessary to use an antivirus on an android machine since they seem not to be prone to viral attack. if necessary, i will like to know the reason and also you can make recommendations on which is preferable to use..
Re: by kiddie(m): 11:56am On Sep 19, 2013
u dey stay 4 village angry even iphone is vulnerable to virus
Re: by Donpuffy(m): 12:02pm On Sep 19, 2013
antivirus on phones are nt only meant to discover virus

On my own Android, I use Avast antivirus to block some apps from connecting to internet.

its only d apps DAT I want DAT will connect. so if I leave 5mb data on my fone, brother, na so I go meet my 5mb data o. except for whatsapp DAT cld av consumed some kb
Re: by Nobody: 1:07pm On Sep 19, 2013
kiddie: u dey stay 4 village angry even iphone is vulnerable to virus
ur name explains ur comment.....
Re: by Nobody: 1:08pm On Sep 19, 2013
Donpuffy: antivirus on phones are nt only meant to discover virus

On my own Android, I use Avast antivirus to block some apps from connecting to internet.

its only d apps DAT I want DAT will connect. so if I leave 5mb data on my fone, brother, na so I go meet my 5mb data o. except for whatsapp DAT cld av consumed some kb
copied....
Re: by Youngzedd(m): 2:04pm On Sep 19, 2013
It's good to use one, but I uninstalled mine due to insufficient ram and battery.

Avast is the best with many features.

The best part of it, is because of FOC which 9jarians like a lot.
Re: by bodee(m): 3:53pm On Sep 19, 2013
Donpuffy: antivirus on phones are nt only meant to discover virus

On my own Android, I use Avast antivirus to block some apps from connecting to internet.

its only d apps DAT I want DAT will connect. so if I leave 5mb data on my fone, brother, na so I go meet my 5mb data o. except for whatsapp DAT cld av consumed some kb
Pls how do we go about it;using avast to block some application from automatic connection.Thanks
Re: by bodee(m): 3:56pm On Sep 19, 2013
Donpuffy: antivirus on phones are nt only meant to discover virus

On my own Android, I use Avast antivirus to block some apps from connecting to internet.

its only d apps DAT I want DAT will connect. so if I leave 5mb data on my fone, brother, na so I go meet my 5mb data o. except for whatsapp DAT cld av consumed some kb
Pls how do we go about it;using avast to block some application from automatic connection and I also think avast consumes data when it is on or open.Thanks
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