Avast Mobile Security for Android
Secure your mobile device with our free, award-winning antivirus.
Secure your mobile device with our free, award-winning antivirus.
Secure your mobile device with our free, award-winning antivirus.
Secure your mobile device with our free, award-winning antivirus.
Secure your mobile device with our free, award-winning antivirus.
Avast Mobile Security for Android
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installs
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Protection & Usability score
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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 data remotely
Remote control lets you stop thieves from accessing your data and helps you recover your device if it becomes lost or stolen.
Enhance performance
Keep your Android device running as good as new.
Take control of your digital habits
Gain insights into how you use your apps and data
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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.
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.
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.
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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System requirements
We’re not demanding. All you need is an Android phone or tablet running operating system Google Android 6.0 (Marshmallow, API level 23) or higher. And that’s it.
In case you experience any problems, we are happy to assist you through our support page.
Stay safe with the ultimate antivirus protection for your mobile device.
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