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. In addition, it includes Data Breach Monitoring that alerts you if any of your passwords are leaked online and tools designed to speed up your Android device and free up storage space.
Avast Mobile Security is available as both a free and paid product. 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 product 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 Avast's 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. - Tap Continue as free, then tap Skip for now to go directly to the app dashboard.
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.
- Google Android Google Android 8.0 (Oreo, API 26) or higher
- Internet connection to download, activate, and maintain app updates
If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Avast Support.
Install Avast Mobile Security
- On your Android device, tap the button below to open the Avast Mobile Security product 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 Avast's Agreement and Privacy Policy.
- Tap Already purchased?.
- Select the relevant option to activate your paid subscription:
- Sign in to your Avast Account: Connect your subscription using your Avast Account credentials.
- Restore subscription 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 an Avast Mobile Security Premium subscription.
Avast Mobile Security 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 Google Android 8.0 (Oreo, API 26) 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 products
If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Avast Support.
Avast Mobile Security for iOS is a comprehensive security app that keeps you secure online by scanning Wi-Fi networks for vulnerabilities. Additionally, the Identity Protection feature alerts you if any passwords linked to your email address have been leaked online.
Avast Mobile Security is available as both a free and paid product. 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 product 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 Avast's 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 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 the App 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 iOS device meets the minimum system requirements.
- Apple iOS 14.0 or higher
- Internet connection to download, activate, and maintain app updates
If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.
Install Avast Mobile Security
- On your iOS device, tap the button below to open the Avast Mobile Security product 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 Avast's Agreement and Privacy Policy.
- Tap Already purchased?.
- Select the relevant option to activate your paid subscription:
- Restore from App Store: If you purchased Avast Mobile Security Premium 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 Avast Mobile Security Premium.
- Sign in to restore: Connect your subscription using your Avast Account credentials.
- Enter subscription code: Enter the activation code for your Avast Mobile Security Premium subscription.
For detailed activation instructions, refer to the article: Activating an Avast Mobile Security Premium subscription.
Avast Mobile Security Premium is now installed on your iOS device.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any installation issues, ensure your iOS device meets the minimum system requirements.
- Apple iOS 14.0 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 products
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:
- Avast Mobile Security - Frequently Asked Questions
- Avast Mobile Security - Frequently Asked Questions
For instructions on how to use Avast Mobile Security, refer to the following article:
- Avast Mobile Security Premium 23.x for Android
- Avast Mobile Security 23.x for Android
- Avast Mobile Security Premium 23.x for iOS
- Avast Mobile Security 23.x for iOS
- Google Android 8.0 (Oreo, API 26) or later
- Apple iOS 14.0 or later
- Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Updated on: 02/06/2022
