Sony chooses AVG as its mobile security partner for Xperia devices (including the Z3 series)
posted by Florin T.
/ Oct 08, 2014, 8:07 PM
Sure enough, if you download apps only from trusted sources (Google Play or Amazon Store), you don’t really need an antivirus. But the AVG AntiVirus PRO app offers more than just protection against alleged viruses and malware, including performance and privacy tools. You can get the AVG AntiVirus PRO for Xperia app from Google Play via the second source link below.
As a reminder, the Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact are already available in some markets, and should be released in the US in the near future (with T-Mobile already confirming that it would offer the Z3).
AVG's AntiVirus PRO for Xperia
sources: AVG, Google Play via Xperia Blog
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20 Comments
1. TheMoltenD
Posts: 109; Member since: Jul 13, 2014
AVG makes horrible software...
posted on Oct 08, 2014, 8:15 PM 5
2. greenelektron
Posts: 537; Member since: Sep 10, 2014
AVG's windows version consumes a lot of processing resources (cpu, ram) but i still use it because its free. Im not sure about this one. Who uses AVG on thier androids anyway? I never use antivirus on my android phone ever.
posted on Oct 08, 2014, 8:21 PM 0
7. vipervoid123
Posts: 163; Member since: Aug 27, 2013
I think Avast! do a better as Free choice ~
posted on Oct 08, 2014, 9:13 PM 2
11. elitewolverine
Posts: 5192; Member since: Oct 28, 2013
Antivir
posted on Oct 08, 2014, 10:16 PM 0
4. Plasticsh1t
Posts: 3092; Member since: Sep 01, 2014
I don't want more bloat than I already have thank you very much.
posted on Oct 08, 2014, 8:38 PM 4
6. frequency
Posts: 102; Member since: Aug 13, 2013
avg is one of the best, i use it for years, nothing i can complian about. i stongly recommend it
posted on Oct 08, 2014, 9:08 PM 0
12. elitewolverine
Posts: 5192; Member since: Oct 28, 2013
I don't, so far no virus here and just run what windows comes with. Though if I was to recommend one, antivir is nice
posted on Oct 08, 2014, 10:17 PM 1
9. 0xFFFF
Posts: 3806; Member since: Apr 16, 2014
Modern anti-virus is mostly just spyware. There is no reason to use it. Most apps don't contain viruses. They just steal your data as Android doesn't have any robust data security. So running anti-virus is basically just having one master app scan your system and steal all your data. How do you think 5M+ Gmail accounts got hacked?
posted on Oct 08, 2014, 9:47 PM 1
15. Amir1 unregistered
is there an app that only does the spyware part?
posted on Oct 09, 2014, 1:37 AM 0
10. kwirin
Posts: 26; Member since: Sep 16, 2014
is it possible to uninstall this?
posted on Oct 08, 2014, 9:56 PM 2
13. bugsbunny00
Posts: 2260; Member since: Jun 07, 2013
AVG is not bad at all go Sony.
posted on Oct 08, 2014, 10:43 PM 1
16. StraightEdgeNexus
Posts: 3689; Member since: Feb 14, 2014
Android doesn't need antivirus app crap....
posted on Oct 09, 2014, 3:01 AM 0
17. buccob
Posts: 2952; Member since: Jun 19, 2012
I am glad that the McAfee app pre-installed in my Xperia devices is able to uninstall normally... so I only hope that AVG will also be able to pre-install.
There is no need for antivirus in Android if you are careful enough
