Avast Antivirus - Mobile Security & Virus Cleaner for Android

User Reviews

• Does not recognise router security correctly

  DonnaRose5/5/2016

  Pros

  Free and appears to offer virus and malware protection in one package.

  Cons

  When at home it displays a permanent error that my router "is dangerous" and implies it needs correcting. The router is configured for MAC level security where it only allows previously configured MAC addresses to attach. This stronger than password protection which is no longer needed. If the package can't recognise basic router settings what else is it failing to understand?

  Summary

  I felt I had no choice but to remove this product from my laptop, mobiles and other devices as it appears to have fatal flaws.

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• Best Mobile Security App.

  JoshPhillySportsFan112/20/2014

  Pros

  Scans apps on install and scans apps when they get updated or deleted. Works almost like the computer version.

  Cons

  Should make the backup app backup your music for free instead of having to upgrade to pro not that big of a deal tho other then that no problems so far!

  Summary

  I have Avast on all my devices my laptop and Android devices it's the best free protection I highly recommend putting Avast on your Android and Computer.

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• Very satisfied by it's security

  dquin6567/14/2014

  Pros

  I use the security, anti-virus and anti-theft. I was happy to see they have one for my Galaxy S3 android. Loaded it and and found it easy to navigate and very thorough. Scans downloads, gives you access to apps that are running and more.

  Cons

  I had to remove my sim card and then put it back in and the anti-theft app considered this as a stolen device. I eventually got it to recognize my sim card, but I don't even remember what I did to do it. I tried so many different things.

  Summary

  Pros outweigh the cons, by a long shot. I mean, how often do you have to remove your sim card and put it back in? I am a very happy camper and will continue to use avast on both my android phone and my pc.

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• really best mobile antivirus

  ertra13/20/2014

  Pros

  Simple to use. Fast. Most important functions are for free. Anti-theft is a must if you like your phone.

  Cons

  So far I don't have any. Firewall works only on rooted phones.

  Summary

  My friend got some malware on his phone and it almost kill his device. I better install mobile security solution as I don't want this to happen to my phone.

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• Nothing but trouble, unfortunately.

  peter_huebner12/16/2013

  Pros

  It locks the phone with a 5 digit pin.

  Cons

  - after I installed Avast! mobile security my phone would no longer text, it gave a memory error despite there being a lot of free memory. - The LG PC suite could no longer access the phone via usb cable to make backups - My car could no longer connect to the phone via bluetooth unless I went through the routine of making the phone discoverable each time.

  Summary

  I installed the program on an LG P500 mobile. It's caused nothing but trouble - the security of having a pin keep thieves out of my contact data and email account hardly seems worth it if I can't use the phone in the ways it's intended to be used -- I was reduced to making voice calls in the end. You may be buying a free shipload of trouble (I'm happy to hear that it works well for many people, it sure caused me much grief).

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• Couldn't update Anti-virus signatures Android Tablet

  BOBRGR11/1/2013

  Pros

  Worked OK for several months

  Cons

  Noticed Anti-virus signatures were out of date by over 2 months Tried to update with a good wireless conection [had just download a 40mb program]...retried several times including shutdown, restart...still no update No warning that it was out of date without opening the program and checking

  Summary

  I chose this because Avast on 7 Pc'S works great...updates reliably and I've had no significant malware in several years [used with additional anti-malware apps]. Out of date by 2 months with no warning is unacceptable. I downloaded Trustgo which found 3 low risk but potentially problematic apps that I deleted. Had no problem updating. Deleted Avast mobile. My android tablet runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and connects thru wifi.

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• SELECT CUSTOM INSTALL AND SAY NO TO ALL OTHER FEATURES

  lionling4/7/2013

  Pros

  SELECT CUSTOM INSTALL AND SAY NO TO ALL OTHER FEATURES & YOU SHALL BE FINE

  Cons

  SELECT CUSTOM INSTALL AND SAY NO TO ALL OTHER FEATURES & YOU SHALL BE FINE

  Summary

  If ur dumb stop using computers

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• The best you can get for free

  walkawaywizard8/1/2012

  Pros

  Firewall help to contain data traffic. Anti theft is great Low memory usage Block calls and smses

  Cons

  Scanner is not that great but good

  Summary

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• Just great

  walent886/12/2012

  Pros

  Doesn't eat up RAM nor the battery. Anti-virus and anti-theft is great. You can find your lost phone, lock it, or delete its data. I've never had a virus so i can't tell how does the anti-virus work :)

  Cons

  The promised web portal which should bring online lock&find commands isn't launched yet.

  Summary

  It's a great product, definitely worth a try. Would be the best if they'd finished the portal.

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• works great

  damoz715/20/2012

  Pros

  killed a virus already on a phone i bought

  Cons

  non ..........

  Summary

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