General

What is Avast Cleanup Premium?

Avast Cleanup Premium is an optimization tool that scans for and resolves performance, storage, and security issues on your PC. Avast Cleanup Premium is a paid product that requires a subscription to use.

Avast Cleanup Premium is an optimization tool that scans for and resolves performance, storage, and security issues on your Mac. Avast Cleanup Premium is a paid product that requires a subscription to use.

Avast Cleanup for Android is a mobile app designed to help you improve the performance of your device and preserve storage space by removing unnecessary media, files, apps, and app data. Remove these items by transferring them to cloud storage and/or deleting them from your device. You can also optimize your photos, so they consume less space.

How will Avast Cleanup Premium improve the performance of my device?

With frequent use, the reliability and performance of your PC begins to decline. You may notice the following issues:

With frequent use, the reliability and performance of your Mac begins to decline. You may notice the following issues:

• Programs that run very slowly, crash, or freeze.
• A lack of disk space.
• Pop-ups from 'bloatware' programs.

When you use Avast Cleanup Premium to scan for and resolve issues on your PC, you enhance your PC's performance, clear disk space, and eliminate unwanted programs and security risks.

When you use Avast Cleanup Premium to scan for and resolve issues on your Mac, you enhance your PC's performance, clear disk space, and eliminate unwanted programs and security risks.

Can I use my device during a scan?

Yes, you can continue to use your PC while Avast Cleanup Premium scans and cleans. However, we recommend that you review the scan results to confirm any actions before Avast Cleanup Premium cleans your PC.

Yes, you can continue to use your Mac while Avast Cleanup Premium scans and cleans. However, we recommend that you review the scan results to confirm any actions before Avast Cleanup Premium cleans your Mac.

How can I free up space on my device?

We recommend the methods below:

• Tap the Quick Clean button on the main app screen to scan for and then delete dispensable items, including thumbnails, APKs, residual files, and hidden, visible, and shared cache.
• Tap the Media tile on the main app screen to review the photos, videos, and other media stored on your device. Avast Cleanup identifies media that you may want to remove, and allows you to either delete the suggested items, or send them to cloud storage.
• Tap the Apps tile on the main app screen to review the apps installed on your device. Avast Cleanup identifies apps that it may be beneficial to hibernate or uninstall.
• Try optimizing your photos, so that they take up much less space on your device, without noticeable differences in quality.

Download and Installation

What are the system requirements for Avast Cleanup Premium?

If you are using a custom ROM, the app may not work as expected. Report any feedback regarding this issue to Avast Support.

How can I download and install Avast Cleanup Premium?

1. Click the button below to download the Avast Cleanup Premium setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your PC (by default, downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder).
   Download Avast Cleanup Premium for Windows
2. Click the button below to download the Avast Cleanup Premium setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your Mac (by default, downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder).
   Download Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac
3. On your Android device, tap the button below to open the Avast Cleanup for Android product page in Google Play Store. Go to Google Play Store
4. Right-click the downloaded setup file avast_cleanup_setup.exe and select Run as administrator from the context menu.
5. Double-click the downloaded setup file avastcleanup.dmg.
6. Tap Install to download and install the app. When installation is complete, tap Open to open Avast Cleanup.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Avast Cleanup Premium on your PC.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Avast Cleanup Premium on your Mac.
9. Tap Get Started.
10. Select one of the following options:
    • Use free version: Tap Continue With Ads ▸ Continue As Free.
    • Purchase: Tap Upgrade Now and select your preferred plan, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase.
    • Activate: If you purchased an Avast Cleanup subscription before installation, tap Upgrade Now ▸ ⋮ (three dots), then select the relevant option to activate your paid subscription. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article:
      • Activating a paid version of Avast Cleanup on Android

After installation, you must activate the product using your Avast Account or a valid activation code. For detailed installation and activation instructions, refer to the following articles:

After installation, you must activate the product using a valid activation code. For detailed installation and activation instructions, refer to the following articles:

• Installing Avast Cleanup Premium
• Activating Avast Cleanup Premium

Avast Cleanup is now installed and ready to use. For detailed installation instructions, refer to the following article:

• Installing Avast Cleanup on Android

Can I use Avast Cleanup Premium without installing Avast Antivirus?

Yes. Avast Cleanup Premium can be installed as a standalone application without Avast Free Antivirus or Avast Premium Security installed on your PC.

Yes. Avast Cleanup Premium can be installed as a standalone application without Avast Security or Avast Premium Security installed on your Mac.

Is Avast Cleanup Premium included when I purchase Avast Antivirus?

No. Avast Cleanup Premium requires a separate, paid subscription to use. You cannot use an Avast Premium Security subscription to activate Avast Cleanup Premium.

Subscription and Activation

What are the benefits of an Avast Cleanup Premium subscription?

Avast Cleanup Premium is the paid version of the app. With a paid subscription, you can take advantage of the following premium features:

• Automatic Cleaning: Schedule cleans to run periodically without interrupting usage.
• Remove Ads: Eliminate third-party ads from your Avast Cleanup experience.
• Advanced Photo Optimizer: Control the size and quality of your optimized photos with customizable optimization settings.
• Direct Support: Contact Avast Support from the app to receive help directly from our customer care team.
• Battery Saver: Create battery-saving profiles to maximize your battery life without reducing the functionality of your device.

Get Avast Cleanup Premium by tapping the Upgrade badge in the top-right corner of the main app screen.

How do I activate a paid subscription?

If you purchased Avast Cleanup Premium through another Avast application or the Avast Store, your subscription is activated automatically. If you purchase Avast Cleanup Premium before installation, you need to manually activate the application.

For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article:

• Activating Avast Cleanup Premium

How do I purchase Avast Cleanup Premium?

If you already use Avast Antivirus, follow these steps to purchase Avast Cleanup Premium:

1. Open Avast Antivirus and go to Performance ▸ Cleanup Premium.
2. Click Scan Now.
3. After Avast Cleanup Premium performs an initial scan, click Resolve All.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase and install Avast Cleanup Premium.

If you do not use Avast Antivirus, you can purchase an Avast Cleanup Premium subscription from the Avast website.

After installing Avast Cleanup Premium, click Buy Cleanup Premium to purchase and activate a subscription.

After installing Avast Cleanup for Android, follow the steps below:

1. Tap Upgrade in the top-right corner of the main app screen.
2. Tap Upgrade below your preferred product and subscription plan.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transaction.

When the transaction completes, your subscription activates automatically on the device used for purchase. Your purchased subscription is valid on all devices that are connected to your Google Account and have Avast Cleanup installed.

Is there a free-trial version of Avast Cleanup Premium available?

Yes. After installing Avast Cleanup Premium, you have free access to all features and functions for a limited time period. When the free-trial period ends, you need to purchase a subscription to continue using the application.

How do I know when my subscription expires?

Open Avast Cleanup Premium and go to ☰ Menu ▸ My licenses. The subscription duration and expiration date are listed under Subscriptions on this PC.

Open Avast Cleanup Premium then click AvastCleanup on the left side of the menu bar, and select Preferences. In the Preferences window, select the Subscription tab to view your subscription duration and expiration date.

Can I use my Avast Cleanup Premium subscription on multiple devices?

You can activate Avast Cleanup Premium simultaneously on the number of devices you specified during purchase. You can verify this in your order confirmation email, or via your Avast Account that is connected to the email address you used to purchase Avast Cleanup Premium.

If you have reached the device limit for your purchased subscription, you can transfer your subscription to a new device by following the steps below:

1. Uninstall Avast Cleanup Premium from the original device.
2. Install Avast Cleanup Premium on the new device.
3. Activate your subscription on the new device.

What should I do if my purchased subscription or activation code doesn't work?

If Avast Cleanup Premium does not accept your activation code, follow the troubleshooting steps below:

1. Use your Avast Account to find your activation code, then try to activate the subscription again.
2. If activation fails, uninstall Avast Cleanup Premium and restart your device.
3. Download and install the latest version of Avast Cleanup Premium.
4. Download and install the latest version of Avast Cleanup Premium.
5. Open Avast Cleanup Premium and go to ☰ Menu ▸ My licenses, then try activating your subscription again.
6. Open Avast Cleanup Premium and click Insert Activation Code, then try activating your subscription again.

If your activation code is still not accepted, contact Avast Support.

Which features are included in the other paid versions of Avast Cleanup?

In addition to Avast Cleanup Premium for Android, we also offer the following paid subscription bundles:

• Avast Mobile Pro Plus: Includes Avast Cleanup Premium for Android, and Avast AntiVirus Premium for Android (each for use on up to 5 Android devices simultaneously).
• Avast Mobile Ultimate: Comes with all products included in Avast Mobile Pro Plus, and additionally includes either the VPN feature within Avast Mobile Security for Android, or Avast SecureLine VPN for Android (each for use on up to 5 Android devices simultaneously).

Is my subscription for Avast Cleanup Premium also valid for other paid Avast apps?

No. If you purchase Avast Cleanup Premium, your subscription is valid only for this app. Avast Mobile Pro Plus and Avast Mobile Ultimate also include a subscription for other paid Avast Android apps.

What happens if I upgrade to Avast Mobile Pro Plus or Ultimate from my current subscription?

When you upgrade from one paid version of Avast Cleanup to another (for example, from Avast Cleanup Premium to Avast Mobile Ultimate), Google Play Store automatically calculates how much of your original subscription was unused. To compensate you for the value of this unused subscription, you receive free access to the new paid product for a limited time period. This means that you are not immediately charged when you activate your new paid subscription. The length of your free access period depends on how much of your original subscription was unused. When the free access period ends, your new paid subscription automatically begins and you are charged for your chosen subscription plan (1 year or 1 month). The date of your first payment is displayed during the subscription upgrade.

How can I activate my paid Avast Cleanup subscription on other Android devices?

When you purchase a paid version of Avast Cleanup via Google Play Store, your subscription activates automatically on the Android device you use to make the purchase. To start using your subscription on a new Android device:

1. Sign in to Google Play Store on the new device, using the same Google Account you used to purchase Avast Cleanup.
2. Download and install the latest version of Avast Cleanup from Google Play Store.
3. After installation, open Avast Cleanup and tap Get Started ▸ Upgrade Now.
4. Tap the ⋮ icon (three dots) in the top-right corner and select Restore license.

Avast Cleanup automatically retrieves and activates your subscription from Google Play Store.

How can I cancel a paid Avast Cleanup subscription?

Uninstalling Avast Cleanup from your Android device does not cancel your paid subscription, and you will continue to be charged for the subscription until you cancel it. To cancel a subscription, ensure that you are signed into Google Play Store with the Google Account that you used to purchase the subscription, then follow these steps:

1. On the Home screen of your device, tap the Google Play Store icon to open the store.
2. Select ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Subscriptions.
3. Tap the subscription you want to cancel and select Cancel Subscription.

Google Play Store confirms the subscription is canceled. Your subscription is canceled and will stop at the end of the current billing cycle.

Features

What is Quick Clean?

When you tap the Quick Clean button on the main app screen, you see a list of item types that are available to clean. These item types are separated into two categories:

• Safe To Clean: Data that Avast has carefully selected to ensure that it is truly dispensable, including thumbnails, APKs, residual files, and hidden, visible, and shared cache. All categories are selected by default for cleaning, except Thumbnails.
• For Your Consideration: Data that may or may not be valuable to you. We recommend reviewing items included in this category and selecting only those items that are dispensable. All items are unticked by default and will not be removed unless you manually select them for deletion.

Can I control the items that Avast removes during a Quick Clean?

The Quick Clean function was carefully designed to only remove data that is truly dispensable, such as system caches that can be easily replaced, or APK files that are already installed. If you're concerned, you can define the exact items and item types that are processed from the Quick Clean review screen before you run the scan:

1. Tap the Quick Clean button on the main app screen.
2. Untick item types that you don't want Avast to process when you run the Quick Clean.
3. Tap the down arrow next to an item type to view specific items on your device. Untick specific items to ensure they won't be removed when you run Quick Clean.

Can I restore files that are deleted during a Quick Clean?

No. You can't restore files that are deleted during a Quick Clean. This function was carefully designed to only remove data that is truly dispensable, such as system caches that can be easily replaced, or APK files that are already installed.

What is Boost memory?

When you tap the Boost memory tile on the main app screen, you see a list of apps on your device that are running silently in the background. You can then hibernate some or all of these apps. Hibernation stops apps from running in the background when they are not in use, which makes the memory that was occupied by this background activity free for other purposes.

To hibernate apps:

1. Tap the Boost memory tile on the main app screen.
2. Tick the apps you want to hibernate, and untick the apps you want to continue running in the background.
3. Tap Hibernate Apps at the bottom of the screen.

The selected apps are no longer running in the background.

How long do the effects of the Boost memory feature last?

Once an app is hibernated, it usually does not use your memory again until you actively reopen it. However, certain apps may leave hibernation before you actively reopen them. For example, if you hibernate Facebook Messenger and then open the Facebook app, Facebook Messenger is no longer in hibernation.

Is it harmful to hibernate apps using the Boost memory feature?

No. Mobile apps are designed to cope with sudden closures, so stopping apps via the Boost memory feature is not harmful.

What is Tips?

When you tap the Tips tile on the main app screen, you can review 5 tips for clearing space on your device.

To move to the next tip, touch and hold the tip panel, then swipe left.

The first time you use the Tips feature, you are prompted to specify which kinds of tips you want Avast Cleanup to prioritize via the Analysis Preferences screen.

What is Media?

When you tap the Media tile on the main app screen, you can review an overview of the media that is stored on your device, including suggestions for clearing space. The Media Overview screen is divided into the following sections:

• Photo Analysis:
  • Similar Photos: Groups of photos with nearly identical content, with the highest quality image in each group marked as Best Photo.
  • Bad Photos: Photos that may be out of focus, dark, or of low quality.
  • Sensitive Photos: Photos sent or received via social apps that may be private or sensitive.
  • Old Photos: Photos that were time-stamped a month or more ago.
  • Optimizable: Photos that can be resized to match your device screen, making them smaller and consume less space.
• Folders: Provides an overview of folders on your device. Folders are arranged in size order, and especially large folders are marked red.
• Large videos: Identifies any videos larger than 20MB stored on your device.

The Media tool allows you to easily clear space on your device by deleting unwanted media, or alternatively sending items to cloud storage.

What is Apps?

When you tap Apps on the main app screen, Avast Cleanup displays an overview of the apps installed on your device. This data helps you release storage space by identifying apps that it may be beneficial to uninstall or hibernate. The Apps Overview screen is divided into the following sections:

• Drainers: Identifies apps that may be draining your data and battery.
• Usage: Displays apps based on frequency of use. You can view Least used, Most used, and Unused apps.
• Running: Displays the number of apps currently running in the background. Tap Quick Boost to immediately hibernate active apps and release memory for other tasks.
• Growing: Identifies apps that are occupying more space on your device than previously.
• Notifying: Identifies apps that have sent you the most notifications in the last 7 days.

What is Photo Optimizer?

You can use Avast Cleanup to optimize your photos by decreasing their pixel size. An optimized photo looks almost the same as the original, while consuming much less space on your device.

To optimize photos on your device:

1. Open Avast Cleanup and go to ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Photo Optimizer.
2. Tap Show Photos and tick the photo(s) you want to optimize, then tap Confirm to return to the main Photo Optimizer screen.
3. Tap Continue to proceed with default optimization, or tap Setup to preview an optimized image. If you have a paid Avast Cleanup subscription, you can additionally set the optimization level according to your needs. Tap Continue to return to the main Photo Optimizer screen.
4. Under Original photos, tap Select to specify what will happen to your original photo(s). Options include Just delete, Keep originals, or send originals to cloud storage.
5. Tap Optimize Now to immediately start optimizing the selected photo(s).

When optimization is complete, tap the back arrow to return to the main Avast Cleanup screen.

Why is the Thumbnails category unticked by default?

Thumbnails are the small versions of pictures used for previews. Deleting thumbnails during a Quick Clean can delete significant amounts of data on some devices, while on others the effect is very limited. For this reason, the category is unticked by default. You can test the effectiveness of this option on your device and decide whether to tick it or not.

What is app data?

App data is accumulated and stored (often unnecessarily) on your device when you use certain apps. Avast Cleanup identifies app data that you can safely remove from your device without compromising the functionality of your apps.

To remove app data from your device:

1. Open Avast Cleanup and tap ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Apps.
2. Select the App Data tab.
3. Tick the box(es) next to the types of app data that you want to remove, then tap the trash icon in the bottom-right corner.

What are system apps?

System apps are usually pre-installed on your device at system level. Because system apps are necessary for the running of your device, it is not possible to uninstall them. However, Avast Cleanup allows you to either hibernate system apps, or restore them to default factory settings by uninstalling updates.

To manage system apps on your device:

1. Open Avast Cleanup and tap ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Apps.
2. Tap the System tab.
3. Tick the box next to the app(s) that you want to manage, then tap the … icon (three dots) in the bottom-right corner.
4. Select Uninstall updates or Hibernate.

What is a Maintenance scan?

The Maintenance scan performs a comprehensive check of your system that detects broken or redundant items and tracking data.

It detects and resolves the following issues:

• Broken registry items: Links in your system registry that may be outdated or broken.
• Broken shortcuts: Invalid shortcuts leading to non-existent files or applications.
• System junk: Unnecessary files (such as driver packages, temporary files, and log files) that occupy a lot of space and slow down your system.
• Browser cache: A temporary storage location on your computer that holds downloaded files (for example, picture files stored from websites).
• Tracking & other cookies: Data files that record information about the websites you visit.
• Browsing & download history: The history of visited websites and downloaded files from your browser (this option only removes the list of files and does not delete any files stored on your PC).

What is Speed up?

Speed up scans for and safely puts to sleep or removes programs that may be affecting the speed and performance of your system. You can manage the following types of programs:

• Unnecessary programs: Programs that may have been pre-installed on your PC or installed unknowingly with other programs. Refer to this article for more information about Unnecessary programs.
• Background & startup programs: Programs on your PC that were installed with background processes that continue to run even when closed.

What is Free up space?

Free up space scans for and safely deletes files that may be using a large amount of disk space on your PC. You can review and clean the following categories:

• System junk: Leftover files created by the system, programs, or installers, such as temporary, log, and cached files.
• Browser data: Leftover files and tracking data, such as browser cache, cookies, and history stored on your PC while you browse the web.

What is Fix problems?

Fix problems scans and resolves problems that may be putting your PC at risk. The following types of issues may be found:

• Unusual system settings: Detects settings configurations that may affect the reliability of your PC's behavior.
• Outdated programs: Detects commonly used software on your PC that is out of date. Refer to this article for more information about Outdated programs.
• Disk errors: Detects corrupted files on your internal and external drives. Refer to this article for more information about Disk Doctor.
• Disk fragmentation: Detects data fragments that are stored separately on the hard disk drive. Refer to this article for more information about Disk defrag and optimization.

What is Disk defrag and optimization?

Fragmentation occurs when fragments of the same file are stored separately on the hard disk drive. This can slow down your system, as fragmented files take longer to retrieve and access. Disk defrag and optimization improves performance and storage efficiency by re-organizing your hard disk drive to ensure that fragments of the same file are stored together.

Defragging is only recommended if you have an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). If you have a SSD (Solid State Drive), defragging is not necessary or beneficial. Avast Cleanup Premium automatically detects your drive type and only offers to defrag HDDs.

To check if Disk defragging is recommended, go to All functions ▸ Defragment or optimize disks.

What is Disk Doctor?

Disk Doctor is a feature that scans for disk errors caused by corrupted areas on your internal and external drives, then offers to repair found issues. If left unrepaired, corrupted files can cause crashes, unexpected behavior, and loss of personal data.

To check if a Disk Doctor scan is recommended, go to All functions ▸ Open Disk Doctor.

What is Outdated programs?

Outdated programs is a feature that keeps commonly used third-party software updated to eliminate potential security risks and improve the overall performance of your system. To specify actions for when outdated programs are detected, go to ☰ Menu ▸ Settings ▸ Outdated programs.

The following options are available:

• Automatic updates: Automatically downloads and installs updates, with no action required from you.
• Pre-download updates: Checks for and downloads available updates, but you need to install them manually.
• Check for updates: Only checks for available updates, but you need to download and install them manually.

What is Unnecessary programs?

Unnecessary programs detects nonessential programs that can be safely removed.

To review unnecessary programs, go to All functions ▸ Show unnecessary programs.

You can select the following actions for each program:

• Click Move To Trash to temporarily uninstall the program from your PC. If necessary, you can reinstall a trashed program by clicking Programs trashed at the bottom of the screen.
• Uninstall to permanently uninstall a program and its components from your system.
• Ignore to keep the program on your PC. You can manage ignored programs by clicking Programs ignored at the bottom of the screen.

How does Avast Cleanup Premium determine ratings for Unnecessary Programs?

During a Speed up scan, Avast Cleanup Premium scans for unnecessary programs installed on your PC. Click Unnecessary programs after the scan completes to view a list of programs and their ratings (out of five stars). To determine a program's rating, Avast Cleanup Premium uses a cloud-based rating system based on known blocked and allowed lists, heuristic algorithms, Avast's Recommendation Engine, and user ratings. This makes it easier for you to determine which programs you want to keep and which programs you want to remove.

What does Avast Cleanup Premium do with my encrypted files?

Avast Cleanup Premium ignores encrypted partitions and files to ensure your privacy and security. If your entire hard drive is encrypted, Avast Cleanup Premium cannot scan and optimize your system.

What is Clean Clutter?

Clean clutter scans several areas of your hard drive and detects unnecessary files that can be removed to create more disk space on your Mac.

To perform a scan, click Scan under Clean clutter on the main Avast Cleanup Premium screen. After the scan completes, you can review the amount of space taken up by unnecessary files and choose to remove them from your Mac.

What is Find Duplicates?

Find duplicates detects multiple files which contain identical content.

To perform a scan, click Find under Find duplicates on the main Avast Cleanup Premium screen. After the scan completes, you can review the detected duplicate files and select the files you want to remove from your Mac.

What is Find Photos?

Find photos detects photos that are blurry, badly-lit, or similar.

To perform a scan, click Find under Find photos on the main Avast Cleanup Premium screen. You can specify where Avast Cleanup Premium should look for photos, and then after the scan completes, review and select which photos you want to delete.

What is Uninstall apps?

Uninstall apps allows you to easily find and remove applications from your Mac that you no longer use.

To uninstall apps you no longer use, click Show under Uninstall apps on the main Avast Cleanup Premium screen. Review the list of applications installed on your Mac and select which applications you want to delete.

What is Alert Me?

Alert Me is a notification feature that prompts you to scan your Mac when a specified amount of clutter is detected. Alert Me is enabled by default.

To disable this feature:

1. Ensure the Avast Cleanup Premium window is open and active.
2. Click AvastCleanup on the left side of the menu bar, then select Preferences....
3. Select the Alerts tab.
4. Untick the box next to Enable AlertMe!.

Premium Features

What is Automatic Cleaning?

Automatic Cleaning is a premium feature available in Avast Cleanup Premium. It allows the app to run regular cleanings without you manually activating them each time. To configure Automatic Cleaning, follow these steps:

1. Open Avast Cleanup and go to ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Automatic Cleaning.
2. Tap the Off slider so that it changes to On.
3. Specify how regularly you want to schedule cleans (every 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, or week), and the minimum amount of space you want to clean.
4. Under Clean Automatically, select the item types that Avast has permission to remove during the scan. All categories are selected by default for cleaning, except Thumbnails.

Automatic Cleaning is now configured and will run as specified. If you enable the Notify me when cleaning is complete option, you are informed each time Automatic Cleaning is complete.

What is Battery Saver?

Battery Saver is a premium feature available in Avast Cleanup Premium. It allows you to create Battery Saver profiles to maximize your battery life without reducing the functionality of your device. Access Battery Saver via ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Battery Saver.

How can I create a new Battery Saver profile?

Access Battery Saver via ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Battery Saver. To create a new battery-saving profile, tap the + plus icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Provide a name to help you easily recognize the profile, then specify the profile Conditions and Actions.

Conditions

You can select one or more Conditions for each profile. A profile automatically enables each time one of the selected conditions is met. Tap Add Condition and choose from the options below:

• Bluetooth: Tap Connection and select one of the options below:
  • Any device: The profile enables when you connect to any Bluetooth device.
  • Specific device: The profile enables when you connect to a specified Bluetooth device. Recognized Bluetooth devices are listed on the Bluetooth screen. Tick the box next to the device(s) that you want to trigger the profile.
  • No device: The profile enables whenever you are not connected to a Bluetooth device.
• Wi-Fi: Tap Connection and select one of the options below:
  • Any Wi-Fi: The profile enables when you connect to any Wi-Fi network.
  • Specific Wi-Fi: The profile enables when you connect to a specified Wi-Fi network. Recognized Wi-Fi networks are listed on the Wi-Fi screen. Tick the box next to the network(s) that you want to enable the profile.
  • No Wi-Fi: The profile enables whenever you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network.
• Location: Tick the box next to a location to select it. Each time your device enters a selected location, the profile automatically enables. If you need to add a new location:
  1. Tap the + plus icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. On the New location screen, provide a name to help you easily recognize the location.
  2. By default, the app uses your current location. To use an alternative location, tap the map and select your chosen location. Tap the back arrow to return to the New location screen.
  3. The default zone size is a 50 meter radius around your selected location. To adjust the zone size, tap and drag the Radius slider.
  4. Tap Save Location.
• Battery level: Tap and drag the slider to specify a battery level that automatically enables the profile, then tap OK to confirm.
• Charging status: Select one of the options below, then tap OK to confirm:
  • Not charging: The profile enables automatically when your device is not charging.
  • Charging: The profile enables automatically when your device is charging.

Actions

You can select one or more Actions for each profile. Actions specify how your device behaves each time the profile enables. Tap Setup and choose from the options below:

• Sound: Select one of the options below:
  • Muted: Your device is silent and does not vibrate.
  • Vibration: Your device is silent but continues to vibrate.
  • Normal: Your sound settings are not affected.
• Screen timeout: Specify a time period after which your screen turns off.
• Bluetooth: Specify whether or not you can connect to Bluetooth devices.
• Wi-Fi: Specify whether or not you can connect to Wi-Fi.
• Data synchronization: Specify whether or not you can synchronize data with other devices.
• When this profile is activated or deactivated: Specify if you want to receive a notification each time the profile is enabled or disabled.

After configuring both your profile Conditions and Actions, tap Save And Enable.

How can I manage my Battery Saver profiles?

You can manage your existing Battery Saver profiles via ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Battery Saver. The following options are available:

• Disable the Battery Saver feature: Tap the (On) slider at the top of the screen so that it changes to (Off). Battery Saver is now disabled and your profiles do not automatically enable, even if the relevant conditions are met.
• Create a new profile: Tap the + plus icon in the bottom-right corner to configure an additional Battery Saver profile.
• Manually enable a profile: Your profiles enable automatically when the relevant conditions are met. Alternatively, you can manually enable a profile by tapping the gray (OFF) slider in the relevant panel so that it changes to green (ON).
• Adjust profile priority: When a profile is enabled, your device behaves according to the specified actions for that profile. If multiple profiles are enabled simultaneously and the specified actions for the profiles are in conflict, your device behaves according to the profile with higher priority. To adjust a profile's priority level, touch and hold the ☰ icon (three lines) next to the profile name and drag the panel up or down according to your preferences.
• Delete an existing profile: Tap the relevant profile and select Delete.
• Edit an existing profile: Tap the relevant profile and select Edit. You can then adjust the Conditions and Actions for this profile.

How is Photo Optimizer in Avast Cleanup Premium different than in the free version of the app?

Photo Optimizer in Avast Cleanup includes a selection of optimization levels:

• Aggressive: Optimizes images to free the maximum amount of space on your device.
• High: Creates optimized images that are ideal for viewing on a small device screen.
• Moderate: Creates optimized images that are suitable for viewing on larger device screens, such as tablets and laptops.
• Low: Creates optimized images that are suitable for printing.

When you use the free version of the app, only Moderate optimization is available. With a paid Avast Cleanup subscription, you can select any of the optimization levels above each time you use Photo Optimizer.

Cloud Services

What is cloud storage?

'The cloud' refers to virtual storage space where you can store media and files, such as photos, videos, and documents. Several cloud storage providers exist. With Avast Cleanup, you can connect to and transfer files and media from your device directly to Google Drive or Dropbox.

You can be connected to multiple Google Drive accounts, and one Dropbox account simultaneously. Connect to a cloud storage account via ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Settings ▸ Cloud Services.

Which cloud storage services does Avast Cleanup support?

With Avast Cleanup, you can connect to and transfer files and media from your device directly to Google Drive or Dropbox.

You can be connected to multiple Google Drive accounts, and one Dropbox account simultaneously. Connect to a cloud storage account via ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Settings ▸ Cloud Services.

How can I transfer an item to cloud storage?

1. Open Avast Cleanup and tap ☰ Menu (three lines) in the top-left corner of the main app screen.
2. Tap Photos, Audio, Video, or Files, depending what you want to transfer.
3. Tick any items that you want to transfer.
4. Tap the … icon (three dots) in the bottom-right corner, and select Move to cloud (or Connect to cloud if Avast Cleanup is not yet connected to a cloud storage account). If Avast Cleanup is connected to multiple cloud storage accounts, select your preferred account.

The transfer starts immediately if your device is connected to the internet.

How can I connect Avast Cleanup to my cloud storage account?

1. Open Avast Cleanup and go to ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Settings.
2. Tap Cloud Services.
3. Perform the relevant action:
   • Connect to a new account: Tap Connect next to the relevant cloud service provider, then follow the on-screen instructions to sign in or create a new account.
   • Disconnect from an existing account: Tap the ⋮ icon (three dots) next to the account you want to disconnect from, then tap Sign out.

Can I keep copies of the items I transfer to cloud storage on my device?

Yes. To ensure media and files are not deleted from your device after you transfer them to cloud storage:

1. Open Avast Cleanup and go to ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Settings.
2. Tap Cloud Services.
3. Tap the slider next to Delete files after transfer so that it changes to gray (OFF).

This setting affects all connected cloud services.

Why does a file upload restart from the beginning after a transfer queue is paused?

Incomplete file transfers are automatically deleted by cloud storage providers when a transfer is paused. Therefore, you can only pause and resume an entire queue.

Where can I find items after I transfer them to cloud storage?

To locate an item that you transferred to cloud storage, sign in to your cloud storage service and access the relevant folder:

• In Google Drive: AvastCleanup
• In Dropbox: Avast Cleanup (in the Apps folder)

Your transferred items are organized in the same way that they were organized on your device.

Why did Avast Cleanup fail to transfer an item to my cloud storage account?

The typical reasons a file transfer can fail are:

• The internet connection is poor or unavailable.
• The cloud storage service is unavailable.
• There is insufficient space available in your cloud storage account.

If you encounter a failed transfer, retry the transfer later, or with a different cloud storage provider.

Settings and Usage

How do I change the notifications I receive from Avast Cleanup?

Avast Cleanup notifies you when you have opportunities to enhance the performance and amount of available space on your device. If you want to customize which notifications you see, follow these steps:

1. Open Avast Cleanup and go to ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Settings.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Tap the green (ON) slider next to the notification type you don't want to receive so that it changes to gray (OFF).

You see Avast Cleanup notifications according to your preferences.

How do I verify which version of Avast Cleanup is installed on my Android device?

1. Open Avast Cleanup and tap ☰ Menu (three lines).
2. Tap About this app.
3. Verify your current app version under Avast Cleanup.

How can I customize the recommendations I see via the Tips feature?

You can specify which Tips you are most interested in seeing via the Analysis Preferences screen:

1. Open Avast Cleanup and tap ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Settings.
2. Select Analysis Preferences.
3. Touch and hold the ☰ icon (three lines) next to a tip category and drag the panel up or down according to your preferences.

Avast Cleanup shows tips according to your specified preferences.

How can I control which data I share with Avast and third parties?

Avast Cleanup collects anonymous usage statistics and error reports to help improve the app. If you do not want to participate in the collection of anonymous data:

1. Open Avast Cleanup and go to ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Settings.
2. Tap Personal Privacy.
3. Tap the slider next to one of the following options so that it changes to green (ON) to opt in, or gray (OFF) to opt out:
   • Share app-usage data with Avast to help us with new product development.
   • Share app-usage data using third-party analytics tools to improve this app.
   • Share app-usage data with Avast so we may offer you upgrades or other products (in the free version of the app, this option is enabled by default and does not appear).

How do I use Avast Cleanup Premium?

For detailed instructions about how to use Avast Cleanup Premium, refer to the following article:

• Avast Cleanup Premium for Windows - Getting Started
• Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac - Getting Started

How do I adjust Avast Cleanup Premium settings?

Open Avast Cleanup Premium and go to ☰ Menu ▸ Settings. From the Settings screen, you can perform the following actions:

• Language: Change the language of the user interface.
• Notifications: Select which notifications you receive from Avast Cleanup Premium.
• Personal privacy: Manage which app-usage data you want to share.
• Rescue Center: Specify which actions can be reversed via Rescue Center, and decide after how long backups are deleted.
• System tray icon: Tick to show the icon in your system tray at Windows startup.
• Troubleshooting: Enable debug logging if you need to send a log file to Avast Support.
• Automatic Maintenance: Enable or disable this feature, and specify which items Avast Cleanup Premium can delete during Automatic Maintenance.
• Outdated programs: Select which actions Avast Cleanup Premium performs when it detects outdated programs on your PC.

Open Avast Cleanup Premium then click AvastCleanup on the left side of the menu bar, and select Preferences. From the Preferences window, you can perform the following actions:

• General tab: Add or remove the Avast Cleanup Premium icon from your menu bar, and manage application updates.
• Scanning tab: Manage Clean Clutter and Duplicate Finder settings.
• Trash tab: Adjust the time period for deletion of files from the Trash.
• Alerts tab: Manage the notifications you receive from Avast Cleanup Premium.
• Subscription tab: View your subscription details or activate a new subscription.
• Privacy tab: Adjust your personal privacy settings.

Can I schedule Avast Cleanup Premium to run automatically?

Yes, you can configure Avast Cleanup Premium to perform Maintenance scans automatically. When enabled, Automatic Maintenance doesn't require any action from you, and runs silently in the background to free up space on your PC by removing dispensable items, such as broken shortcuts and registry items.

To enable Automatic Maintenance, go to ☰ Menu ▸ Settings ▸ Automatic Maintenance and click the red (OFF) slider so that it changes to green (ON). The Automatic Maintenance settings screen also allows you to manually select which items Avast Cleanup Premium deletes during Automatic Maintenance.

Can I review found issues before Avast Cleanup Premium optimizes my device?

Yes. When Avast Cleanup Premium completes a scan, you can review and manage any found issues.

When Automatic Maintenance is enabled, you can select which items Avast Cleanup Premium automatically deletes by clicking ☰ Menu ▸ Settings ▸ Automatic Maintenance. Click the arrow next to a category to view its individual items, then manually de-select any items you don't want to be deleted automatically.

Troubleshooting

How do I uninstall Avast Cleanup Premium?

To uninstall Avast Cleanup from Android:

1. Open your device Settings and go to Apps.
2. Select Avast Cleanup, then tap Force Stop from the App info screen.
3. In the Storage section, tap Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Tap the back arrow to return to the App info screen, then select Uninstall.

For detailed uninstallation instructions, refer to the following article:

• Uninstalling Avast Cleanup Premium

Can I undo changes made by Avast Cleanup Premium?

Yes. If you want to reverse certain changes that Avast Cleanup Premium made to your PC, you can undo them in the Rescue Center. Click the Rescue Center tab on the right side of the Avast Cleanup Premium interface to view a list of actions, then click Undo next to any changes you want to reverse.

How do I report a problem or suspected bug?

If Avast Cleanup Premium produces unexpected results or error messages, report the issue to Avast Support by submitting a ticket. Send a detailed description of how to reproduce the error and include the following information:

• Your Windows version
• Your macOS version
• The brand and model of your PC and graphics card
• A detailed description of the problem and how to reproduce the issue
• Any error messages displayed
• Any differences on your PC following the Avast Cleanup Premium issue
• Any differences on your Mac following the Avast Cleanup Premium issue

We offer many self-help articles on the Avast Support pages. However, some issues may require deeper investigation by Avast Support.

Report any issues to our support team by following the steps below:

1. Open Avast Cleanup and go to ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ Help & Feedback.
2. Tap Direct support.
3. Complete all the required fields, then tap Submit.

How can I disable third-party ads in Avast Cleanup?

To eliminate third-party ads in Avast Cleanup, upgrade to Avast Cleanup Premium. Although we're confident that both the free and the paid version of the app significantly improve the performance of your device, Avast Cleanup Premium does not contain third-party ads and includes a range of additional features and benefits. You can start using Avast Cleanup Premium by tapping the Upgrade badge in the top-right corner of the main app screen.

How do I report a falsely identified junk file or program that Avast Cleanup Premium removed from my system?

If Avast Cleanup Premium disables or removes a file or a program that you wanted to keep, report the issue to Avast Support by submitting a ticket. In the ticket, include the exact file or program name, all relevant details, and the undesired result.

What should I do when I receive a "Well, this is embarrassing..." error message?

If you receive a "Well, this is embarrassing..." error message, the issue may be the result of conflicts with Windows services configuration. Ensure that the relevant Windows services are set to run automatically, or reinstall the product by following the steps in the article linked below:

• Troubleshooting the "Embarrassing" error message in Cleanup Premium or Avast Antivirus.

Why doesn't Avast Cleanup Premium clean anything from my system?

Avast Cleanup Premium requires a paid subscription to use. If you installed Avast Cleanup Premium but have not purchased or activated a subscription, the application runs in scan-only mode and cannot clean anything.

Why do I need to grant permissions to Avast Cleanup Premium?

If Avast Cleanup Premium detects clutter in your system folders, you are asked to enter your system user name and password to authorize the cleaning process. This stops unauthorized users clearing items from your system folders.

Why do I need to close open applications before Avast Cleanup Premium continues cleaning?

When you perform a Clean clutter scan, Avast Cleanup Premium detects unnecessary files, including those stored in your browsers and applications. If the applications containing these files are running when you click Clean, Avast Cleanup Premium asks you to close the applications to prevent them from crashing or malfunctioning.

How do I change my privacy settings?

To change your personal privacy settings, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the Avast Cleanup Premium window is open and active.
2. Click AvastCleanup on the left side of the menu bar, and select Preferences....
3. Select the Privacy tab.
4. To stop sharing your app-usage data, untick the boxes next to the privacy settings according to your preferences.

How do I send feedback about Avast Cleanup Premium?

To send feedback about Avast Cleanup Premium, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the Avast Cleanup Premium window is open and active.
2. Click Help on the left side of the menu bar, and select Send Feedback.
3. Enter the relevant information into the text boxes, then click Send.