Mobile Virus Protection Tips

1. What are mobile viruses and what do they do?

Mobile viruses attack smart phones more because they have features similar to those of computers. With a smart phone users can enter the Network, open e-mails, and open other files that may carry a virus. Some viruses can invade a contact list stored in a phone, unbeknownst to the user.

It would be no exaggeration to say that mobile viruses may produce effects similar to those of their computer counterparts. Some can make devices unusable. Some can make phones unable to boot up and others can wipe out memory on the memory card.Bluetooth viruses can spread from device to device when handsets are linked by bluetooth.Some other viruses, called nuisances by many users, can turn icons into manipulate photographs and images such as a panda.

2. How to detect, remove the mobile virus?

If you take actions to prevent the mobile viruses, you will have less trouble in detecting and removing them. Here are some ways of prevention.

A. Never install untrusted software on your cell phone. If you have to install a software for some reasons, make sure it comes from the reliable resources.

B. Neither accept any files sent by blue tooth from someone you have no idea or you are not expecting to receive one. If you do like this and lead you to miss files , just let senders send again after their identification.

C. Pay high attention to path management for software on mobile devices.

You also need to download the latest virus protection updates when the device has access to a wireless connection. Some Mobile Anti Virus is necessary, such as Airscanner Mobile AntiVirus Pro. The anti virus software can detect and remove all the current Synbian malware stably. If infected files are attempt to be installed, the mobile antivirus will stop them at the first place.

If you have found your cell phone has been infected already. Unfortunately, you have no mobile anti virus software in your phone. You might as well remove the mobile virus without the mobile antivirus. We also show some steps to you.

Step 1. Save the contact number

Save all your contact number in SIM card.

Step 2. Remove the memory card

Remove your memory card from the phone.

Step 3. Come back to company setting

Restart the phone and press #7370#, then put your security number and select OK.

After these steps, your cell phone will come in company setting. Now the phone is virus free.