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Category: Avast for Android
Locating your Avast activation code
After installing or upgrading to a paid Avast product, you may need to activate your subscription by entering a valid activation code (sometimes called a subscription code or license key) into the application. Follow the instructions in this article to find your activation code in one of the following places: Order confirmation email: […]
Uninstall Avast security on Mobile (Android)
To uninstall Avast Mobile Security from Android, follow the steps below according to your preferred method: Uninstall via app settings On the Home screen of your device, tap the Avast Mobile Security icon on to open the app. Tap☰Menu (three lines) in the top-left corner of the main app screen. Tap Settings ▸ Uninstall app. NOTE:The Uninstall app option only appears when the […]
Canceling an Avast subscription via Google Play Store
This article explains how to cancel Avast subscriptions purchased via Google Play Store. If you purchased your subscription via a different sales channel (such as the official Avast website), refer to the following article instead: Canceling an Avast subscription via your Avast Account Canceling an Avast subscription via the App Store TIP:Canceling your subscription before the […]
Resetting the Avast PIN for Anti-Theft in Avast Mobile Security (Android)
There are three ways of changing the Avast PIN for Anti-Theft: Avast Mobile Security allows you to change your PIN directly during verification using your Google Account credentials. Avast Account allows you to change your PIN remotely from any device using a web browser. Avast Mobile Security allows you to change your PIN from a locked device via the lock screen using […]
Avast Mobile Security for Android – Getting Started
Avast Mobile Security is a security app for Android designed to protect your device against unwanted phishing, malware, spyware, and malicious viruses such as trojans. NOTE:This article assumes that the latest version of Avast Mobile Security is installed on your Android device. For detailed installation instructions, refer to the following article: Install Avast Mobile Security (Android) Refer to […]
Enable Anti-Theft in Avast Mobile Security (Android)
Anti-Theft, included in Avast Mobile Security, requires initial setup before you can track and control your device remotely. To enable Anti-Theft, follow the steps in the sections below in order: Run Anti-Theft setup Open Avast Mobile Security, then tap ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Anti-Theft. Review the privacy notice and tap Continue. Create your PIN Tap Set a PIN code from the Anti-Theft setup screen. NOTE:If […]
Install Avast Mobile Security (Android)
Avast Mobile Security for Android is a comprehensive security app that protects your Android devices against phishing, malware, spyware, and malicious viruses such as trojans. Additionally, the Anti-Theft feature allows you to locate, track, and remotely control your device if it is lost or stolen. Avast Mobile Security is available as both a free and […]
Activation Avast Mobile Security Premium (Android)
Activation Code To activate Avast Mobile Security Premium using an activation code: Tap the Avast Mobile Security icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens. Tap Upgrade. Tap the⋮icon (three dots) ▸ Already purchased?. Select Redeem an activation code. Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then tap Use this code. Your Avast Mobile Security […]