This feature could increase your device's security, reduce battery drain, and save on data usage. The Firewall, which works only for rooted phones and tablets, enables you to deny apps access to Wi-Fi, data, and/or cellular connections. The app maintains a log, so you can see all blocked communications. You can specify who to block by choosing contacts and manually entering numbers, or you can block all hidden or unknown numbers. The SMS and Call Filter lets you block communication with select numbers-useful when you don't want to be bothered or you want to ignore a certain person. The Web Shield integrates with the default Android browser and alerts you when it detects a malicious or phishing site, in much the same way that antivirus programs do on desktop computers. You can browse through the list and select an app to view its privacy information, force it to close, or access the app's system information screen.
The Application Manager lists running user and system apps. The Privacy Advisor searches for apps that have access to your sensitive data or device functions, and organizes them for you to investigate further. The Virus Scanner checks newly installed apps for malware and lets you perform on-demand scans of all installed apps and of the memory card content, whether initiated manually or on days and at times you schedule. Once you're done, you'll find that the main screen of the app lists shortcuts to each of the software's main features. Though setup is a bit more involved for AMS than for most other mobile security apps, it helps you disguise the antitheft component.
The first time you run the application after downloading and installing it, Avast Mobile Security will prompt you to complete the setup the first time you run it. For rooted phones and tablets, it offers a firewall and enhanced uninstall protection. On phones, Avast provides features such as SMS and call filtering, remote locking, and remote wiping.
Though the software isn't optimized for tablets, Avast says that it expects to offer better tablet support sometime in the first quarter of 2012. Avast Mobile Security provides antivirus, Web, and app protection for your Android-based phone or tablet.
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