Battery calibrators
Typically, all battery calibrators do is remove the batterystats.bin file from the system folder, and then Android checks the battery capacity and repairs that file. The file can also be deleted manually (although this should not be abused), and any other actions of such applications only harm the battery and system.
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Defragmenters
Only magnetic hard drives on computers need defragmentation, and solid-state drives and RAM cannot be defragmented under any circumstances - this reduces the lifespan of the device. There is no benefit from defragmenting the smartphone's memory - Android itself knows how to distribute files in an optimal way.
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RAM cleaners
Filling the RAM does not affect the performance of the smartphone. Android, unlike Windows, does not create a paging file on the drive, but does everything necessary actions in RAM. If there is not enough space in it, it unloads an application on its own.
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Antiviruses
There are no viruses on Android. It sounds implausible, but it’s true - Google Play services have built-in automatic scanning of applications and games for malicious code, and these services are updated regardless of what Android versions the device is working. If you periodically install applications from unverified sources, install an antivirus from one of the well-known developers (AVG, Avast, Avira, Kaspersky, McAfee, Symantec); you should not trust others.
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Anti-shake chargers
Some apps claim to charge smartphones by shaking them. Of course, they don't know how to do this. It's better to buy a portable charger.
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X-ray scanners
One day, manufacturers will begin installing X-ray scanners in smartphones, but applications will be visible through them human bodies not yet capable. The photos on the icons of such applications are not real - they are Photoshop or Instagram.
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Lie detectors
The computing power of modern smartphones would be quite enough to work as a lie detector, but here’s the problem - they don’t have the necessary sensors. Only close people or investigators with at least 10 years of experience can determine by voice whether a person is lying or not.
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Animal language translators
Such applications may write you something that seems to be your animal saying, but most likely at that moment he or she is actually saying: “What a fool you are.”
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Internet boosters
If the Internet slows down, you need to fiddle with your provider, change it, switch to a more expensive tariff, or buy a new router. Applications for speeding up the Internet may lie to you that the speed has increased, but in reality it will remain the same.
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Other useless apps
Some developers do not hide the fact that their applications are completely useless, and indicate this in the description and title. There is no need to install them, especially if they ask for money.
Smartphones have already firmly entered our lives; in themselves they are an ordinary phone, but applications make them truly useful. For Android devices there is special store Google Play Market, and for iOS owners - App Store.
These are great platforms for small developers with fresh ideas, but both companies simply cannot review everything that ends up on the virtual shelves of their stores. But not everyone is guided good intentions Therefore, not all applications are useful and some are even dangerous. Let's talk about them.
Weather apps
Not long ago there was a surge of interest in such applications, which attackers were quick to take advantage of. Many such applications had various viruses built into them that collected information about the owner, right down to his phone numbers. bank cards. But it’s more convenient to use the built-in application, and it’s also easy to look up weather information in standard search engines.
It’s not the hackers who are to blame here, but the developers themselves. Mobile versions turned out to be quite heavy and slow down the device. Most users prefer to simply mobile version site. In addition, these applications consume a large amount of energy and memory.
Optimizers
Another category of applications that do not bring real benefits, but use a large amount of phone resources. Their work is aimed mainly at clearing the cache and removing unnecessary programs. Almost all modern smartphones have a similar built-in application, which does not contain advertising and does not have such a detrimental effect on your phone.
Built-in browsers
Usually, the phone always has some kind of built-in browser from some little-known developer. Such browsers are slow, and often do not have necessary tools to protect user data. It's better to download the browser you're used to working with.
Antiviruses from small developers
When smartphones started being hacked by virus programs, great amount antiviruses. Then the hackers used the situation to their advantage and also began to make antiviruses, with which supposedly no virus is scary. They stole any user data and even blocked phones.
Browsers with additional features
These include browsers that offer such additional functions, like watching videos or broadcasts. Typically, such applications have two disadvantages: a critically large amount of advertising and an invasion of privacy, and they also require many different permissions. It's easier and safer to use a regular browser.
Applications to increase RAM
It is impossible to expand the existing RAM! At best, you will download another optimizer, and at worst, you will become a victim of attackers. Such applications should be avoided on the tenth road.
Lie detectors
Since phones do not have biometric sensors, such applications are of absolutely zero use; they are only needed to joke with friends. But, if the application asks for any permission, delete it immediately, it is definitely not what you downloaded.
Defragmenters
Similar applications appeared by analogy with computer ones, but there is one important point. The defragmenter works exclusively with the hard drive, which the phone, unlike the computer, does not have. Therefore, the situation here is the same as with applications to increase RAM.
Given the pace of development in this area, neither Google nor Apple are able to completely control everything that goes through their app stores. Therefore, part of the responsibility falls on you. So choose wisely, because not only the life of your smartphone is at stake, but also your personal data. Such are the modern realities.
Have you found these applications on your smartphone?
Google Play Protection helps ensure the security of your device, namely:
- pre-checks all applications that you download from Google Play;
- scans your device for potentially dangerous applications from third-party sources (malware);
- alerts you to threats and removes known dangerous applications from your device;
- informs you about apps that hide or distort important information, thereby violating Rules regarding unwanted software ;
- Sends you privacy alerts when apps access your personal data using user permissions and violate the Developer Guidelines.
How it works
Google Play Protection checks apps during installation and periodically scans your device. If found potentially dangerous application, she:
- Will send you a notification. To protect your device, tap the notification and select Delete.
- Will block the application unless you delete it.
- Will delete the application. Most often, dangerous applications are removed automatically, after which a corresponding notification appears.
To protect you from malicious third-party software, fraudulent sites, and other threats, Google may receive information about:
- network connections of your device;
- potentially dangerous URLs;
- applications from Google Play and third-party sources installed on your device, as well as about the operating system.
If an application or URL appears suspicious to us, you will receive a warning. We reserve the right to block and remove applications or URLs that may harm the device, data or user.
You can turn off some security features in your device settings, but Google will still receive information about apps installed through Google Play. Apps from third-party sources will still be reviewed, although information about them will not be sent to Google.
How privacy alerts work
If we remove an app from Google Play that could access your personal data, you will be notified and have the option to remove the app from your device.
How to check your protection status
To find out the status of Google Play Protection on Android device, follow these steps:
How to enable or disable Google Play Protection
By default, Google Play Protection is enabled. You can disable it, but for security reasons we do not recommend this.
How to send information about unknown apps to Google
If you allow the installation of applications from unknown sources, we recommend turning on the "Help improve protection" setting. This will allow Play Protect to send information about such applications to Google.
Security from various types of viruses and malware has always been a major concern for Android users. It's not that the operating system can't protect itself, but Google's developers have generally paid little attention to it. Prior to the solution with the release of security patches every month, as well as the recent introduction of the latest Google Play Protection system. Today we will talk about the latter.
The security platform (originally Google Play Protect) was presented at the annual developer conference Google I/O 2017. The launch took place this week new feature for Android for most smartphones and tablets with this operating system. Under what conditions can you use Google Play Protection, as well as how to enable or disable it, read our article.
What is Google Play Protection
Google Play Protect is an advanced and more well-known version of the Google Verify Apps feature, which has been present on Android devices for a long time (not many people know about it). The main purpose of the Google Play Protection system is to have several functions working simultaneously to provide due diligence applications and OS for viruses and various malware. Only now for the powerful and universal protection is also used artificial intelligence- machine learning with its own algorithms.Essentially, Google Play Protection combines everything known functions related to security in Android - checking applications, safe browsing in the browser, as well as device search (from Google). Now it all works together under a common name.
Google notes that new system Security for Android scans more than 50 billion applications every day on Android devices around the world. This is hardly a lie, given the number active users Android (more than 2 billion) and the number of applications available for this mobile platform.
How it works
Although Google carefully checks all applications before publishing them directly on the Play Store, some unobvious malware still penetrates the store and spreads to devices large quantity users. IN in this case The user himself is responsible for the security of his Android device - he just needs to not “fall for the trick” of the virus.
With Google Play Protection, the company ensures that you are always protected from any virus or malicious application. Google Play Protection is an application scanner that works in real time before installing any program from the Play Store and after it is installed on the device. The antivirus is always active, protecting your smartphone or tablet at any time of the day or night.
Google Play Protection is based on several processes:
- Google Play Protection scans every app you install through the Play Store. A security check runs before booting.
- After installing Google Play Protection continues to periodically scan everything installed applications on your device to detect any kind of malware.
- Google Play Protection checks for updates and new installations from unknown sources.
- Google Play Protection allows you to remotely find, block and erase data from your device.
Enable or disable Google Play Protection
Google Play Security Security is available for devices running Google Play Services version 11 and above, and is enabled by default on your device. To check the version of Google Play Services, go to the Settings application by following the path: Applications → Google Play Services → About the application → Version. If the version number is higher than 11 (for example, 11.3.04), Google Play Protection should be available on your device.
For smartphones and tablets based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and below, Google Play Protection is located at: Settings → Google → Security → Google Play Protection. In Android 7.0/7.1 Nougat Google Play Protection is also present in the Play Store interface. You can open the antivirus settings inside the Play Store application from the menu, as well as from the “My apps and games” page in the updates section.
To enable or disable Google Play Protection, follow these steps:
- Go to your device settings, then open the Google section.
- Scroll down the page and click "Security" under Google Settings.
- Click "Google Play Protection" (this feature may also be called "Verify Apps").
- Enable or disable the Scan for Security Threats feature.
Option 1
1. In the Phone program, enter *#*#2846579#*#* and press the Dial button3. At the end, we agree to the destruction of personal data and click on Reboot
4. The reset process will be completed after the phone restarts
Option 2
1. First, turn off the device2. Press the buttons for a while Volume+ And Power
3. When the logo appears on the screen Huawei release the pressed buttons
4. Using the volume buttons, select wipe data/factory reset and confirm by pressing the Power button
5. Again select Wipe Data/Factory Reset using the volume buttons and confirm the selection by pressing the power button
6. Click the reboot system now item at the end to complete the reset and reboot process
7. After the device reboots, the reset is completed
Option 3
1. Go to Phone Settings2. Next menu item Recovery and reset
3. Then tap on Reset settings
4. Click on the Reset button and agree to the destruction of personal information
5. Reset will complete after reboot
Huawei Y9 factory reset
Attention!
- Videos and images for some operations may not exactly match your specific phone model.
- For a successful reset, 80% battery charge is required.
- When the reset is completed, all personal applications and data installed in the memory will be erased.
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