You can uninstall Avast Mobile Security by using the uninstall option in your Android Settings or via Google Play. Before you start uninstalling Avast Mobile Security, ensure that you deactivated the Device Administrators permission granted for the app.
To uninstall Avast Mobile Security, refer to the instructions in the following sections:
Deactivate the Device Administrators permission
Before you start uninstalling Avast Mobile Security, deactivate the Device Administrators permission granted for the app. Follow these steps:
These steps can differ slightly depending on your device mode, Android version and vendor customizations.
- Go to Settings ▸ Security on your device.
- Tap Device administrators.
- Tap Avast Mobile Security.
- Tap Deactivate to disable the permission.
Uninstall Avast Mobile Security
Before you start uninstalling Avast Mobile Security, ensure that you deactivated the Device Administrators permission granted for the app in your Android Settings.
These steps can differ slightly depending on your device model, operating system version and its vendor customizations.
- Go to the Settings on your device and select Apps.
- Select Avast Mobile Security from the app list.
- Tap Uninstall.
- Tap OK to confirm the uninstallation process.
- Open Google Play Store on your device.
- Search for the Avast Mobile Security and tap on the correct app.
- Tap Uninstall.
- Tap OK to confirm the uninstallation process.
- Avast Mobile Security 6.x
- Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean, API 16) or higher