Avast Mobile Security for Android is a security app designed to protect your device against unwanted phishing, malware, spyware, and malicious viruses such as Trojans.
Avast Mobile Security is available as both a free and paid app. To install Avast Mobile Security, choose your version:
Install Avast Mobile Security
- On your Android device, tap the button below to open the Avast Mobile Security app page in Google Play Store.
Go to Google Play Store - Tap Install to download and install the app. When installation is complete, tap Open.
- Tap Get started to confirm that you accept the Avast Agreement and Privacy Policy.
- Tap the screen to read through the welcome pages. Optionally, tap
Xto skip. - Select whether you allow Avast Mobile Security to send you notifications.
- If you do not want to receive notifications, tap
Xto confirm your choice. - Tap Skip for now to go to the app dashboard. Optionally, tap Start scan to run your first scan.
Avast Mobile Security is now installed on your Android device.
Upgrade to Avast Mobile Security Premium
You can purchase an Avast Mobile Security Premium subscription by tapping Upgrade in the top-right corner of the main app screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase via Google Play Store.
Your paid subscription activates automatically. If you already purchased Avast Mobile Security Premium via another sales channel, you need to manually activate your subscription. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article:
Troubleshooting
If you experience any installation issues, ensure your Android device meets the minimum system requirements. For more information, refer to the following article: System requirements for Avast applications.
If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Avast Support.
Install Avast Mobile Security Premium
- On your Android device, tap the button below to open the Avast Mobile Security app page in Google Play Store.
Go to Google Play Store - Tap Install to download and install the app. When installation is complete, tap Open.
- Tap Get started to confirm that you accept the Avast Agreement and Privacy Policy.
- Tap Already purchased?.
- Select the relevant option to activate your paid subscription:
- Restore from Avast Account: Connect your subscription using your Avast Account credentials.
- Restore from Google Play: If you purchased Avast Mobile Security Premium through Google Play, you can follow the on screen instructions to restore your subscription. Ensure you are signed in to the Google Play Store with the same Google Account that you used to purchase Avast Mobile Security Premium.
- Use an activation code: Enter the activation code for your Avast Mobile Security Premium subscription.
For detailed activation instructions, refer to the article: Activating Avast Mobile Security.
Avast Mobile Security Premium is now installed on your Android device.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any installation issues, ensure your Android device meets the minimum system requirements.
- Google Android 9.0 (Pie, API 28) or higher
- Internet connection to download, activate, and maintain app updates
If you experience an issue with activation, refer to the following articles:
- Troubleshooting activation issues in Avast mobile apps
- Troubleshooting common activation error messages
- Troubleshooting activation issues in Avast apps
If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Avast Support.
Avast Mobile Security for iOS is a security app designed to protect your privacy online, securely store your photos, block dangerous websites, and alert you if your online accounts or email addresses have been leaked online.
Avast Mobile Security is available as both a free and paid app. To install Avast Mobile Security, choose your version:
Install Avast Mobile Security
- On your iOS device, tap the button below to open the Avast Mobile Security app page in the App Store.
Go to the App Store - Tap Get to download and install the app. When installation is complete, tap Open.
- Tap Get started to confirm you accept the Avast Agreement and Privacy Policy.
- Tap Continue to read through the welcome pages. Optionally, tap Skip.
- Tap the
Xbutton twice to continue to the free version.
Avast Mobile Security is now installed on your iOS device.
Upgrade to the paid version of Avast Mobile Security
You can purchase a paid version of Avast Mobile Security by tapping Upgrade in the top-right corner of the main app screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase via the App Store.
Your paid subscription activates automatically. If you already purchased a paid version of Avast Mobile Security via another sales channel, you need to manually activate your subscription. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article:
Troubleshooting
If you experience any installation issues, ensure your iOS device meets the minimum system requirements. For more information, refer to the following article: System requirements for Avast applications.
If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.
Install a paid version of Avast Mobile Security
- On your iOS device, tap the button below to open the Avast Mobile Security app page in the App Store.
Go to the App Store - Tap Get to download and install the app. When installation is complete, tap Open.
- Tap Get started to confirm you accept the Avast Agreement and Privacy Policy.
- Tap Already purchased?.
- Select the relevant option to activate your paid subscription:
- Restore from App Store: If you purchased a paid version of Avast Mobile Security through the App Store, you can follow the on screen instructions to restore your subscription. Ensure you are signed in to the App Store with the same account that you used to purchase a paid version of Avast Mobile Security.
- Sign in to restore: Connect your subscription using your Avast Account credentials.
- Enter Avast activation code: Enter the activation code for your paid version of Avast Mobile Security subscription.
For detailed activation instructions, refer to the article: Activating Avast Mobile Security.
A paid version of Avast Mobile Security is now installed on your iOS device.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any installation issues, ensure your iOS device meets the minimum system requirements. For more information, refer to the following article: System requirements for Avast applications.
If you experience an issue with activation, refer to the following articles:
- Troubleshooting activation issues in Avast mobile apps
- Troubleshooting common activation error messages
- Troubleshooting activation issues in Avast apps
If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.
Further recommendations
For more information about the features available in Avast Mobile Security, refer to the following article:
For instructions on how to use Avast Mobile Security, refer to the following article:
- Avast Mobile Security
- Avast Mobile Security Premium
- Avast Mobile Security Ultimate
- Android and iOS
Updated on: 04/07/2025
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