Advanced Settings

 

Threat Database Auto-updates
This option allows you to set the time interval on which threat database updates are automatically downloaded. These updates are issued as needed when a new threat is added to the database. We recommend that  you leave this setting at the default value (daily).

 

Real-time Protection
This option allows you to enable/disable the Real-time scanner. This scanner launches automatically at system startup and scans files that you interact with. It automatically scans the Download folder, all .apk installation files and all files on the SD card after it is mounted.

 

ESET Live Grid
Built on the ThreatSense.Net advanced early warning system, ESET Live Grid is designed to provide additional levels of security to your device. It constantly monitors your system’s running programs and processes against the latest intelligence collected from millions of ESET users worldwide. Additionally, your scans are processed faster and more precisely as the ESET Live Grid database grows over time. This allows us to offer greater proactive protection and scanning speed to all ESET users. We recommend that you activate this feature. Thank you for your support.

 

Detect Potentially Unwanted Applications
An unwanted application is a program that contains adware, installs toolbars, traces your search results or has other unclear objectives. There are some situations where you may feel that the benefits of the unwanted application outweigh the risks. For this reason, ESET assigns such applications a lower-risk category compared to other types of malicious software.

 

Detect Potentially Unsafe Applications
There are many legitimate applications whose function is to simplify the administration of networked devices. However, in the wrong hands, they may be misused for malicious purposes. The Detect Potentially Unsafe Applications option allows you to uncover such threats. “Potentially unsafe applications” is the classification used for commercial, legitimate software. This classification includes programs such as remote access tools, password-cracking applications and keyloggers.

 

Default Resolve Action
This setting determines the action that will be performed after the scan is complete and threats are found. If you select Remove, the infected file will be removed. If you select Quarantine, the infected file will be moved to the Quarantine.

 

Update server
In this option, you can switch to update threat database from the Pre-release server. Pre-release updates have gone through thorough internal testing and will be available to the general public soon. You can benefit from enabling pre-release updates by having access to the most recent detection methods and fixes. However, pre-release updates might not be stable enough at all times. The list of current modules can be found in the About section: tap the Menu icon in the ESET Mobile Security main screen (or press the MENU button on your device) and tap About > Application version. It is recommended that basic users leave the Release server option selected by default.