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Xperia Mini Pro and McAfee

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:13:05 GMT

Hi,

do you know how much it costs to use the pre-installed 12-month McAfee Mobile Security in the Xperia Mini Pro?

Is there a free trial for a limited time, or a subscription?

I've already been in contact with McAfee about this - and they sent me your way.

I would be very grateful for any information on this.

Thanks for the smartphone experience of the future...

/Mona

Re: Xperia Mini Pro and McAfee

Uliwooly — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:38:43 GMT

this is just a trial, and to be honest

1) you don't need an antivirus app at all, this is android not windows

2) it causes a lot of issues, battery drainage, slow down your phone, it interrupts sms/mms, and even your 3G connectivity,

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Re: Xperia Mini Pro and McAfee

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:27:46 GMT

uliwoolly is right, mcafee is unnecessary.

What I recommend is

1) Install the free avast! Mobile Security from the Market

2) Open avast and install the separate anti-theft component (which used to be the brilliant standalone Theft Aware)

3) Now uninstall avast (the rest is unnecessary anti-virus nonsense etc like mcafee): the anti-theft protection will remain.

4) Enjoy your phone!

Re: Xperia Mini Pro and McAfee

Markus1 — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:59:50 GMT

Wow, that's a new one. I have no info on what this could cost actually. I'm surprised they did not know.

Re: Xperia Mini Pro and McAfee

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:52:28 GMT

Thank you so much for your help!

I really appreciate your taking the time to answer.

And I agree, antivirus apps do often have a tendency to slow down the phone and if, like you said, it's not necessary to have one, why take the risk?

It's also hard to know if they're 100% compatible with the phone.

So thanks again!

Have a great weekend!

You Rock!

Re: Xperia Mini Pro and McAfee

Uliwooly — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:12:36 GMT

Anytime

Re: Xperia Mini Pro and McAfee

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:26:48 GMT

Thank you so much for your help!

avast sounds amazing and so are you for taking the time to answer.

Much appreciated!

Have a weekend just as awesome as you are!

Avast calling...

Re: Xperia Mini Pro and McAfee

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:03:52 GMT

Thank you anyway for taking the time to answer.

You have all been very helpful and I really appreciate it!

The nice lady I was speaking with at McAfee didn't seem to know if the agreement with you at Sony Ericsson changed their ordinary price for a 12-month installment, nor if it included a trial.

- Thank you for an amazing website and smartphones of the future -

You're doing a brilliant work!

Re: Xperia Mini Pro and McAfee

dvijaydev46 — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:20:28 GMT

Secretly_Famous, Haven't you answered your own question? It's 12 month free subscription, that means McAfee Mobile is free for 1 year for your Mini Pro. I have been using it for the last 2.5 months.

Re: Xperia Mini Pro and McAfee

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:25:03 GMT

Thank you, dvijaydev!

It sounds like I have, right?. L:smileyhappy:L

The reason I asked was that I didn't know if it was free to use the service under 12 month.

It almost seemed too good to be true and no one seemed to know for sure.

I'm totally thankful for your reply!

One year for free? That's amazing! - Just likeYOU, Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro & McAfee!

Enjoy your phone and have a great day!:smileylove: