topic Re: Does anyone use the new app totalAV? in Mobile Apps & Services

Does anyone use the new app totalAV?

M4DDO — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:29:22 GMT

Can I ask if anyone has or is used the totalAV app and if so what do they think?

Re: Does anyone use the new app totalAV?

JAMES4578 — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:56:25 GMT

Hi @M4DDO I have not used this app, though may want to have a look here https://cybernews.com/best-antivirus-software/totalav-antivirus-review/ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.totalav.android&hl=en_GB&gl=US

Personally I do not think an Anti virus on Android is strictly necessary if you do not go outside official sources, I am happy with the security protection provided by Knox and McAfee Anti Virus is on Board should you wish to use it. However opinions vary and you may wish to have a look at this thread.

https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/new-to-samsung-and-android-do-i-need-antivirus-software/td-p/271481

Re: Does anyone use the new app totalAV?

M4DDO — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:01:44 GMT

Thanks for that James4578

Re: Does anyone use the new app totalAV?

SjorsK — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 22:10:49 GMT

It's also recommended to check the permissions of apps you install. Plus Samsung already has a virusscanner installed by default 🙂 Having multiple scanners can be a bit messy (And will heavily impact performance). Not recommended at the very least 🙂

Re: Re: Does anyone use the new app totalAV?

antikythera — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:06:09 GMT

So does Google integrated into the Play Store, so there's already duplication. Mcafee is a load of crud

Re: Does anyone use the new app totalAV?

Danno15 — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:05:53 GMT

I wouldn't touch it. Free? Why is it debiting £14.99 monthly from my bank account and making it practically impossible to cancel. If anyone has an answer, I really would love to know.

Re: Does anyone use the new app totalAV?

cruisingDave — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:53:55 GMT

Don't touch it, total rip off. Once started very difficult to stop.