Five
Quick Tips To Identify And Install Safe Android Apps In Your Mobile Phone
There are thousands of Android apps which is
one of the major facts that make many people opt for Android phones. Hackers
try to take advantage of the people’s craze and try to steal valuable
information such as your credit card details and other sensitive information
through your tab or mobile phone. Therefore you need to be mindful that not all
Android apps are equally safe. These tips will help you minimize the risks
while installing fancy Android apps in your mobile phone.
- Always search for your apps in GooglePlay and avoid installing your apps from other sources.
- Look at the number of downloads, higher downloads indicate that so many people have at least tried the app. These downloads could also be remunerated because companies to promote their app will try to create misleading image about their app by paying people to download the apps. However, this still could prove to be a very good safety indicator despite the above mentioned drawback.
- Take time to read the reviews posted by the users for the respective app.
- Pay attention to the permissions required by the app and look for suspicious line items in the list.
- It is also not a bad idea to check with your friends whether they have used a particular app that you are trying to install and whether they have face any safety or security issues.
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