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Uninstalling Avast Mobile Security

To uninstall Avast Mobile Security from Android, follow the steps below according to your preferred method:

These steps can differ slightly depending on your device model, Android version, and vendor customizations.

Uninstall via Android

  1. On the Home screen of your device, touch and hold the Avast Mobile Security icon until it starts to wiggle.
  2. Tap Uninstall.
  3. If prompted, tap OK to confirm uninstallation.

Avast Mobile Security is now uninstalled from your Android device.

If you need to reinstall Avast Mobile Security, refer to the following article:

If you have a paid Avast Mobile Security Premium subscription, removing the app from your device does not automatically cancel your subscription. For information about canceling a continuous subscription, refer to the following article:
 

Uninstall via Google Play

  1. On the Home screen of your device, tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play Store.
  2. Search for Avast Mobile Security, then tap Uninstall.
  3. If prompted, tap OK to confirm uninstallation.

Avast Mobile Security is now uninstalled from your Android device.

If you need to reinstall Avast Mobile Security, refer to the following article:

If you have a paid Avast Mobile Security Premium subscription, removing the app from your device does not automatically cancel your subscription. For information about canceling a continuous subscription, refer to the following article:
 

Uninstall via App Settings

When Anti-Theft Device Administrator is activated for Avast Mobile Security Premium on your device, you can only uninstall via app settings. If the permission is deactivated, follow the instructions to uninstall via Android or uninstall via Google Play.

  1. Open Avast Mobile Security on your device.
  2. Tap the Menu ☰ icon in the top-left corner of the main app screen.
  3. Tap Settings ▸ Uninstall app.
This option only appears when Anti-Theft Device Administrator permission is activated.
  1. Enter your PIN or use your fingerprint to allow setting changes.
  2. Tap the green (ON) slider so it changes to white (OFF), then tap Uninstall App. The App info screen opens.
  3. Tap Uninstall, then OK to confirm uninstallation.

Avast Mobile Security is now uninstalled from your Android device.

If you have a paid Avast Mobile Security Premium subscription, removing the app from your device does not automatically cancel your subscription. For information about canceling a continuous subscription, refer to the following article:

To uninstall Avast Mobile Security from iOS:

  1. On the Home screen of your device, touch and hold the Security icon until it starts to wiggle.
  2. Tap the small x that appears in the top-left corner of the icon.
  3. Select Delete to confirm uninstallation.

Avast Mobile Security is now uninstalled from your iOS device.

If you need to reinstall Avast Mobile Security, refer to the following article:

If you have a paid Avast Mobile Security Premium subscription, removing the app from your device does not automatically cancel your subscription. For information about canceling a continuous subscription, refer to the following article:
  • Avast Mobile Security Premium 6.x for Android
  • Avast Mobile Security 6.x for Android

  • Avast Mobile Security Premium 2.x for iOS
  • Avast Mobile Security 2.x for iOS
  • Google Android 5.0 (Lollipop, API 21) or higher
  • Apple iOS 12.0 or higher

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