ToddAndMargo 0 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Android ESET Mobile Security 8.0.30.0.0 HI All, One of the recent ESET updates forced my Android to start updating everything on my tablet automatically. It is creating a YUGE mess to the point that my tablet is unusable at the worst possible moments.. Before I tear out ESET, is there a way to turn off this feature? Many Thanks, -T P.S. I prefer to do my updates manually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Marcos 5,071 Posted March 17, 2023 Administrators Share Posted March 17, 2023 I doubt that it's cause by ESET. Mobile Security checks for updates once a day and an update takes only a few seconds at maximum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddAndMargo 0 Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Why is it bragging about all the updates it installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Most Valued Members peteyt 393 Posted March 24, 2023 Most Valued Members Share Posted March 24, 2023 As far as I know east mobile shouldn't effect how other programs are updated. I'd advise posting some screenshots to clarify the issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution ToddAndMargo 0 Posted April 4, 2023 Author Solution Share Posted April 4, 2023 Figured it out. For evidence that ESET mobile Security is causing these other updates, go to ESET Mobile security, Feature, Security Report. Look for "Apps Updates". ESET will brag about all the updates it pushed through. To disable this annoyance, go to ESET Mobile security, Antivirus, and disable both "On Charger Scan" and "Scheduled Scan". AND REMEMBER you have to do you own scans after that. Editorial comment: whether or not to update your apps should be the user's choice, not ESET's. The tablet is NOT ESET's property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Marcos 5,071 Posted April 4, 2023 Administrators Share Posted April 4, 2023 The apps were not updated by ESET. The numbers show the statistics for the last month and "Apps updated" tells you how many applications have been updated either manually by clicking Update in Google Play store or automatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddAndMargo 0 Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 The updates stopped, but he scanning did not. When the device can not be operated, the scan reports pegs the time scan of some area to the time of the lock up. "On Charger Scan" and "Scheduled Scan" after definitely off. But that does not stop them from scanning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Marcos 5,071 Posted April 11, 2023 Administrators Share Posted April 11, 2023 Do you mean that ESET Mobile Security continues to scan files and apps even with real-time protection disabled? Ie. when the protection status is red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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