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Useless I don't run any antivirus software on my phone..and I don't think anyone needs it. It's just a bloatware
Android Central
So do you need extra protection against viruses and malware? Probably not. Will it hurt anything if you choose to use an app? It'll take up space on your phone, perhaps. Maybe even rob your device of some performance.
Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus App? How to Geek
Android Already Checks For Malware
Google Play apps are scanned for malware
Google Play can remotely uninstall apps
Android scans sideloaded apps
Android restricts apps permission
If you only install apps from Google Play, you shouldn’t need an antivirus. However, if you regularly sideload apps from outside Google Play, you should probably install an antivirus app just to be safe. Of course, it’s generally best not to sideload suspicious apps in the first place.
Android Central
So do you need extra protection against viruses and malware? Probably not. Will it hurt anything if you choose to use an app? It'll take up space on your phone, perhaps. Maybe even rob your device of some performance.
Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus App? How to Geek
Android Already Checks For Malware
Google Play apps are scanned for malware
Google Play can remotely uninstall apps
Android scans sideloaded apps
Android restricts apps permission
If you only install apps from Google Play, you shouldn’t need an antivirus. However, if you regularly sideload apps from outside Google Play, you should probably install an antivirus app just to be safe. Of course, it’s generally best not to sideload suspicious apps in the first place.