Does this Galaxy s5 from best buy come with any free and installed security and anti-virus software? Is there any pre-installed and/or trial-period security and anti-virus software?

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Finally1stSmartPhone · Accepted Answer

Don't THINK mine did.
1. My computer tech says he never installs anti-virus on his phones and has never had an issue.
2. Today while updating Avast on my laptop, saw an offer for a phone version - if I decided, that's what I'd use.

Vegeta · Answer

If you are getting Verizon it comes with Verizon's virus protection, I recommend removing it and using Lookout Security, so far they are the easiest to use, most up to date on databases, and it uses almost no resources of your phone.

Answered by Vegeta 10 years ago

JoshuaRL · Answer

It looks like it comes with Verizon Protect for a virus protector. But to be honest, you don't need one on the newest versions of Android since it comes with it's own version of a virus scanner. Just make sure you don't download anything except from the Play Store (which has its own virus scanner as well) and you'll be just fine. In fact, sometimes virus scanners can even slow your phone down. They're really unnecessary. For further reading: http://www.androidcentral.com/antivirus-android-do-you-need-it

Answered by JoshuaRL 10 years ago

For further reading:

http://www.androidcentral.com/antivirus-android-do-you-need-it

SSGWillie · Answer

I don't believe there is any preloaded anti virus program.

CommunityAnswer · Answer

This product does not feature anti-virus applications. They are available for download from the Play Store.

“Does this Galaxy s5 from best buy come with any free and installed security and anti-virus software? Is there any pre-installed and/or trial-period security and anti-virus software?”

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