Avast Mobile Security for Android

Protect your mobile with award-winning free antivirus for Android. Scan and secure your device in real time against viruses and other malware, strengthen your privacy, and get faster performance from your phone.

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Avast Mobile Security for Android

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Get powerful malware and antivirus protection for Android

Protect your Android device against viruses and other malware, strengthen your online privacy, and clean out junk files to enjoy top performance and extra storage space.

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Block all potential threats

Prevent viruses and other malware from infecting your Android device.

Perform regular scans to detect threats and vulnerabilities.

Detect malicious apps before you install them.

Block malicious links and websites and flag sensitive ones on all browsers.

Verify the security of any Wi-Fi network.

Why use an antivirus on your Android?

Every month we detect and block just under 2 million attack attempts on Android users.

With nearly 8 million malicious samples in our mobile threat detection database and 6,000 new unique samples being added every day, you are always protected.

The most common threats we detect and protect you from:

Trojan downloader

Downloads malicious programs onto your device without you knowing

Locker ransomware

Locks and prevents you from accessing your device

Adware

Floods your device’s screen with unwanted advertisements

Others

Banking trojan

Steals your banking credentials to gain access to your account

Rooter

Acquires privileged access to take over and control your device

Fake apps

Malware that disguises itself as a real app to trick you into downloading it

Trojan clicker

Secretly clicks on webpages and eats up your data resources

Spyware

Infects your device to gather and transfer information about you

SMS Trojan

Uses your device to secretly send premium SMS messages

Protect your privacy

Keep intruders out of your business, both online and on your device.

Secure your photos and apps using a PIN code, pattern, or fingerprint password.

Hide your online activity and access geo-restricted content with VPN.

Get an alert if any passwords connected to your email account have been part of a leak or hack.

Secure your data remotely

Remote control lets you stop thieves from accessing your data and helps you recover your device if it becomes lost or stolen.

Track your device’s location

Lock your device or wipe all of your sensitive data

Enhance performance

Keep your Android device running as good as new.

Free up storage space by cleaning out junk.

Speed up your device with RAM Boost.

Take control of your digital habits

Gain insights into how you use your apps and data

See which apps you spend the most time on.

Learn which apps are better off used on a Wi-Fi connection.

Easily check app permissions to understand how apps access your phone.

Here’s what our users say

It's very useful. Working very smoothly.

Jineesh J.

It came highly recommended and for good reason.

Steve B.

Such a useful app for security & maintenance.

Ash G. G.

FAQ

What makes Avast the best free antivirus for Android?

Avast Mobile Security for Android is one of the best free antivirus programs for Android users because it enhances your privacy and security with our cutting-edge cybersecurity protections and the world’s largest threat-detection network. You can protect your Android mobile or tablet in real time against the latest types of malware, including new and rapidly growing threats like ransomware.

If your phone gets stolen, you can track its location and also lock it or remotely wipe it to protect your sensitive personal data. If your device is already infected with malware, remove the threat quickly with our free virus removal tool and malware removal tool.

Why do Android devices need antivirus protection?

Android phones and tablets need strong antivirus software because Android ransomware, spyware, and other malware is on the rise. Without Android security software, your phone may get infected with malware.

Avast Mobile Security for Android also protects your phone with automatic Wi-Fi network security checks. And should your phone or tablet get stolen, we’ll help you lock your device, wipe any sensitive data, and track its location.

Why isn’t Android’s built-in antivirus enough?

Android has several built-in security features to protect your device from hackers and malware, but without third-party antivirus protection, they’re not enough to protect you from all the different kinds of threats out there.

Android can quickly check if apps are safe, but it’s not a reliable antivirus solution against new and emerging threats.
Android runs apps in an isolated “sandbox” where they can’t access other portions of your device without your permission. But many people accidentally give apps more permissions than they need, and this can allow malware to spread across your device.
Malicious apps sometimes make it onto Google Play, where they’re downloaded by thousands of people before they’re caught. Unofficial app storefronts are often less-secure than Google Play, which increases your risk.

You’ll always be safer with specialized antivirus software like Avast Mobile Security for Android on your Android device. It’ll detect and block malware before it can infect your device, and if you’re already dealing with an issue, Avast Mobile Security will remove the malware from your Android and prevent future infections.

Will Avast Mobile Security impact my phone’s performance?

Avast Mobile Security for Android won’t have any impact on your phone’s performance. It runs in the background and won’t drain battery life or affect your phone’s speed. If your phone has started slowing down, learn how to speed up slow Android devices and get them running like new.

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How to install

Get protected right away by following these 3 easy steps:

Step 1

1. Download

Download the app from Google Play Store.

Step 2

2. Install

Install the Avast Mobile Security app.

Step 3

3. Run your first scan

Run your first scan on your Android device.

System requirements

Android phone or tablet running operating system Google Android 6.0 (Marshmallow, API 23) or higher

In case you experience any problems, we are happy to assist you through our support page.

Avast Mobile Security for Android

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