Most of us have heard about the Android phones but do not have a clear idea about what they are all about. Android basically refers to an operating system on a mobile platform, based loosely on the Linux kernel. The Android operating system involves native program or source code writing in the Java programming language, which also includes middleware and even a number of key applications. The unique feature of Android phones is that they are controlled by Java language libraries that have been developed by Google. Android phones have become extremely popular worldwide.
The Android operating system offers unbelievable features that were hitherto thought of as unthinkable to incorporate in a mobile phone. It is truly bringing about a revolution in telephony, and telecommunication. The specifications that are offered by Android enabled phones are amazing. The Android operating system is indeed well equipped. It supports all networking technologies that are available including GSM, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, CDMA, UMTS, EDGE, and many others. In addition the above mentioned features, the Android operating system also boasts of a Dalvik virtual machine, SQLite for storage of data in an orderly manner, optimized graphics, an integrated web browser, application framework features, media support, and many more incredible features.
So for an operating system like the Android that is rapidly becoming so popular, security features should be top notch and of the highest order. The security system of the Android Operating system is called “Virus Guard”, undoubtedly because of the efficiency of the Android security system. Gadgets such as Blackberry and iPhone were extensively studied to develop the security system of the Android, which is far superior to any security system existing at present. Virus Guard is the best security system in the market. It enables the user to scan for and identify malicious software are malicious programs like Viruses, Spyware, Malware, Trojans and Worms. A new security system is also being developed which is going to better the Virus Guard that is already in use. The new security system will feature a Firewall, Mail Scanner, Spam Guards, and Backup features. Security is of the utmost importance for the smartest operating system in the market.
But in spite of the security system, malicious programs are threatening the Android Operating system at every step. A number of rooting problems have also been seen. Rooting you phone is one of the primary requisites for using and downloading applications. Rooting can cause malicious to get access to your personal information. Even non-rooting applications are capable of causing a lot of damage. Rooting applications can do all of the following- delete useful system files like Application Data, replace the existing keyboard with a version that understands only keystrokes, replacement of the Gmail application with a changed version, download a modified read only memory and install it without the user’s knowledge, installing applications without the knowledge of the user that are designed to make nightly calls to unknown phone numbers, and most importantly your Market account password can be cracked and purchases can be made in one’s name. In order to avoid all these problems, one should read up on instruction guides on rooting. Thus the security system is a very important part of the Android operating system.
