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Answered on09/18/26

Most smartphones do not need traditional antivirus apps because modern Android and iPhone operating systems already include built-in security features that detect threats, block malicious apps, and protect your data. However, antivirus or mobile security software can provide an extra layer of protection, especially for Android users who install apps from outside official app stores, browse risky websites, or frequently download files.

For better smartphone security, keep your operating system updated, install apps only from trusted sources, use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid suspicious links and downloads.

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No, you don't need antivirus for your smartphones unless you download to choose an app from unknown source. A lot of Android viruses are installed on the back of suspicious apps, the apps you will no longer find in the Google Play store. By default Android does not allow you to install apps from unknown sources so there's no chance of you accidentally installing something that harms your phone.

For iPhone users, the tech giant Apple designed theiOSplatform with security at its core. iPhones and iPads are completely safe devices unless they are beenjailbroken. Once they are jailbroken, the iOS platform couldn't limit the access of apps to the system.

So, If you are only a regular Play Store and App store user, anti-viruses are actually not recommended for you because it would just slow down your device.

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Yes smartphone requires a antivirus so that your mobile speed can't be compromised. You must try Systweak Antimalware android apps which is the best for the smartphones
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Answered on08/25/20
I Think smart phones are it self virus .
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Hey, Mobile's phone needs antivirus but the ones which are available on the play store for free, In my experience they make your mobile more hanged up.

Antivirus which comes pre-installed in your mobile or paid antivirus is best.

So if you really want to use antivirus, go for the paid ones.

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Answered on08/19/20
Antivirus on your phone or Android tablet is important because we store personal information like passwords, bank account numbers, etc. on it and hackers are looking for this information with malicious intent. If malicious software is downloaded on your phone, then it will put you at risk of malware or viruses. Antivirus lets you optimize the performance of the battery of your device. It also analyzes access rights to your installed apps.
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I never heard that me or my any friend is installing any kind of antivirus to their phone .

Off-course you are not going to install any kind of application from unknown source.

And if you think that your activities on phone can invite any kind of antivirus so its much better to switch for iPhone rather to install any antivirus.

Its my personal opinion cause i am also an iPhone user and i never think about all that stuff, live fearless.

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If logins/passwords what you use on your Android phone are important for you it is better to be reinsured and install antivirus software. Google play is not garanty of 100% safety.

If you use internet bank or enter credit cards on your phone antivirus is needed 100%.I have not seen yet authoritative rating of Androind antivirus software so in my phone I'm using 3 famouse antivirus programms at one time.

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As you use your mobile phone every day in and day out for searching any information online, your smartphones becomes vulnerable to cyber attacks more. Earlier, all these while viruses and malware were associated with only computers, desktops, laptops or notebooks, however, presently, with an excessive use of smartphones especially Android phones, these malwares can also infect your mobile or Android phones.

Therefore, it would be right to say that Android phones can get infected with viruses or malware. In order to protect your Android phone against malicious threats, it is recommended to download and use antivirus or internet security apps that offer complete protection against ransomware, Trojans, Spyware and more.

Check out these useful tips to help prevent malware and viruses infect your Android phone


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