1 more reason i cant wait for Bb10!

**Gucci33** · 09-14-2012, 03:38 PM

I went to the darkside until bb 10 comes out. I picked up Samsung galaxy s3 and I got a virus!!! The virus was from a app I downloaded from Google play store. It destroyed my phone. Come on blackberry!

**Lendo78** · 09-14-2012, 03:52 PM

Ouch, that sucks.

**reeneebob** · 09-14-2012, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Gucci33

I went to the darkside until bb 10 comes out. I picked up Samsung galaxy s3 and I got a virus!!! The virus was from a app I downloaded from Google play store. It destroyed my phone. Come on blackberry!

... REALLY.

Sorry, what do you classify a virus, what is the name of this app you claim destroyed your phone, and what is the name of this virus? Because I have 172 apps over 3 different android phones and have never, ever, had a 'virus'

I flat out call bullpuckies on this. Provide the names and the proof, thanks.

Sent from mah brainzzzzz via Galaxy S III and Tapatalk 2

**hootyhoo** · 09-14-2012, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by reeneebob

... REALLY.

Sorry, what do you classify a virus, what is the name of this app you claim destroyed your phone, and what is the name of this virus? Because I have 172 apps over 3 different android phones and have never, ever, had a 'virus'

I flat out call bullpuckies on this. Provide the names and the proof, thanks.

Sent from mah brainzzzzz via Galaxy S III and Tapatalk 2

This also has me curious. I hope that the op responds.

**notfanboy** · 09-14-2012, 06:45 PM

Destroyed the phone, LOL

**hpjrt** · 09-14-2012, 06:47 PM

Me too. I would expect malware from a pirate source but not from Google Play. I could be wrong, and admit that I know nothing about Android, but it sounds questionable to me.

**mikeo007** · 09-14-2012, 07:36 PM

I'm just gonna go with "cool story bro"

**SnoozerBold** · 09-14-2012, 09:38 PM

Diehard blackberry fan here and I'm curious as to the details of this virus that 'destroyed' the OP's phone. Something doesn't add up here.

**david9962000** · 09-14-2012, 09:59 PM

I'm curious too, the SIII is a really good device but try this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...security&hl=en

**Gucci33** · 09-14-2012, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by reeneebob

... REALLY.

Sorry, what do you classify a virus, what is the name of this app you claim destroyed your phone, and what is the name of this virus? Because I have 172 apps over 3 different android phones and have never, ever, had a 'virus'

I flat out call bullpuckies on this. Provide the names and the proof, thanks.

Sent from mah brainzzzzz via Galaxy S III and Tapatalk 2

Virus stopped internet from working and charging. Spent hours with Best buy had to reset and download avg. Maluuba was the app new app to Google play. Google is looking into it. I like this phone just never had virus with BlackBerry

**CrackedBarry** · 09-14-2012, 11:10 PM

My wife bought a Blackberry last year, and the FIRST DAY she takes it out of the box, plugs it in to the computer to charge it and connect it, IT EXPLODED!

Cheap, faulty Blackberry phone exploded and took out not just the computer next to it, but part of the wall too!!

Had to spend 4000$ to repair the damage to the wall, bricks, new computer etc. NEVER AGAIN BLACKBERRY!

**CrackedBarry** · 09-14-2012, 11:14 PM

There... See how easy that is, lol!

Never heard of a "virus that destroyed a phone" before, and Im pretty sure they don't exist. Never had a problem with virus on Android come to think of it, and I can't think of a friend or acquaintance who has either.

Sure, they exist, just like viruses for Blackberry phones. But as of right now it's more of a theoretical risk than anything else.

**hootyhoo** · 09-14-2012, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by Gucci33

Virus stopped internet from working and charging. Spent hours with Best buy had to reset and download avg. Maluuba was the app new app to Google play. Google is looking into it. I like this phone just never had virus with BlackBerry

So the app had a conflict with your browser and the browser crashed? That's the "virus"?

By the way, I downloaded Maluuba and although I didn't like it, it did not "destroy" my phone.

**hootyhoo** · 09-14-2012, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by Gucci33

Virus stopped internet from working and charging. Spent hours with Best buy had to reset and download avg. Maluuba was the app new app to Google play. Google is looking into it. I like this phone just never had virus with BlackBerry

I read the reviews on Google Play and the app (in one review) hung the GPS and it drained the battery pretty fast.

This app is brand new and only has 78 downloads. The developer seems legit and is probably working through the bugs.

I did not read a review of anyone else's phone being "destroyed".

**Gucci33** · 09-14-2012, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by hootyhoo

So the app had a conflict with your browser and the browser crashed? That's the "virus"?

By the way, I downloaded Maluuba and. although I didn't like it, it did not "destroy" my phone.

Yes it was a virus and had to reload the o s.

**SnoozerBold** · 09-14-2012, 11:24 PM

I don't own an android phone or ever heard of this application but Google play shows 81 reviews and a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. The 1 star review says the app won't connect or work and the 2 star reviews say it's buggy and hangs. I'm not saying something didn't happen to your phone but if you downloaded it from Google play and judging by the 81 reviews I have my doubts its a virus. Maybe a compatibility issues or something? It doesn't sound like a virus to me. Again, I'm no expert and not an android user but something doesn't sound right. Can you give anymore details?

**SnoozerBold** · 09-14-2012, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Gucci33

Yes it was a virus and had to reload the o s.

What makes you say it was a virus though?

**hootyhoo** · 09-14-2012, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by Gucci33

Yes it was a virus and had to reload the o s.

If it was a virus, it would have "destroyed" my phone as well.

**hootyhoo** · 09-14-2012, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by Gucci33

Yes it was a virus and had to reload the o s.

How did you reload the os?

**Gucci33** · 09-14-2012, 11:30 PM

Google asked me to not post review till I communicated with Maluuba for them to look into.

**Gucci33** · 09-14-2012, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by hootyhoo

How did you reload the os?

Best buy did the Os reload which is like a BB wipe

**SnoozerBold** · 09-14-2012, 11:34 PM

I just don't think it was a virus and I have a feeling the kid at best buy couldn't figure out what happened so he just said it was a virus and reloaded the OS since it was probably the quickest and easiest solution for him

**Tre Lawrence** · 09-14-2012, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by hootyhoo

How did you reload the os?

LOL... this was my exact question.

Yep.. I usually don't download apps with such little feedback, but since I have a few nandroids, I did it.

In my estimation, it isn't a virus; the app seems to be pretty buggy. As noted, GPS is an issue.