Free antivirus for Android

Given its enormous diffusion on a global scale, Android has become an easy target for criminals, that is, those who create applications “stuffed” with malware to infect users’ smartphones and tablets and steal their data (passwords, phonebook numbers and how many other). To counter this problem, you can download antivirus software on your device, such as those available on PCs, thanks to which you can monitor the system and block malicious apps before they can do any damage.

You may be wondering if, however, you will have to shell out some money to use this antivirus on your smartphone or tablet, right? The answer is no! In fact, there are several free antivirus for Android able to protect the device effectively without slowing down the system and without having too negative effects on battery life. They all perform their task very well and many also offer additional functions (usually for a fee) such as those for tracing devices in case of theft/loss and blocking unwanted calls.

Interested in finding out which ones are the best? So take a few minutes of free time, make yourself comfortable and immediately start reading this guide. In the next chapters you will find the ones that, in my opinion, represent the most interesting and effective in the category: choose the one that you think will do the most for you and try it now. Have a good reading!

Index

• Bitdefender Antivirus Free
• Avira Antivirus Security
• Avast Mobile Security
• AVG Antivirus
• Eset Mobile Security & Antivirus

Bitdefender Antivirus Free

Bitdefender Antivirus Free is the ideal solution for those looking for a free antivirus for Android without advertising, essential and quick that keeps under control the apps installed on the device without offering extra functions, such as remote location or blocking unwanted calls.

To install it on your smartphone or tablet, search for it on the Play Store (or on alternative stores ) and press the Install button. Then, start the app via the quick start icon, accept the terms of use and press the Continue button. Once this is done, on the main Bitdefender Antivirus Free screen, start a full scan by pressing the Start Scan button.

If you have followed my instructions carefully, Bitdefender will check all the apps on the Android device, indicating if there are any threats.

If you are interested in additional extra features, such as remote location or privacy protection tools, you can turn to Bitdefender Mobile Security. This version of Bitdefender is paid, with a cost of 0.99 euros/month or 9.99 euros/year, but which you can test for free for 14 days. Read more here.

Avira Antivirus Security

Among the best free antivirus for Android there is certainly Avira Antivirus Security which stands out for its ability to find malware for the operating system of the green robot and manages to do its job without putting stress on the battery of the devices on which it installs.

It also includes a real-time protection system that scans all apps installed on your phone or tablet, an anti-theft function and a VPN with a 100MB daily limit, just to give you a few examples. In addition, other features are also available to improve privacy and security, but a subscription is required starting from 7.99 euros/year.

After downloading it from the Play Store (or alternative stores ) and installed on your device, press the Accept button and go to the main Avira screen. At this point, to start an analysis of any threats present on the device, simply press the Smart Scan button, which you find in the Dashboard tab. Read more here.

Avast Mobile Security

Another antivirus that can do for you is Avast Mobile Security: it is one of the most complete and free antivirus on Android which, in addition to real-time threat protection, also allows you to check the security of Wi-Fi connections and free the RAM of the device, just to mention some features.

Among the paid tools, however, there is a convenient VPN, the blocking of apps and the removal of advertising banners, which can be unlocked with a subscription starting from 11.99 euros / first year (then 19.99 euros/year). You can also associate other Avast apps, always free, such as Avast Cleanup which allows you to delete unnecessary files on your Android device.

Avast is definitely the best solution if you are looking for a free Android antivirus for Huawei, as it can also be downloaded from the AppGallery. You should also know that in the Optimizer app (or Phone Manager ), pre-installed on Huawei, there is an integrated Avast antivirus feature that also uses cloud protection (if connected to the Internet) for a more accurate scan.

To download Avast Mobile Security on your smartphone or tablet, download the app from the Play Store, launch it and tap the Scan now button. At the end of the scan (which should take a few minutes), remember to press the Continue button with the free version, to continue using Avast for free. Read more here.

AVG Antivirus

AVG Antivirus, on the other hand, is the Android counterpart of a long-standing computer security product. Also in this version, it is an excellent free antivirus, and in fact it allows to eradicate the most well-known threats for the mobile platform of the green robot. It also allows you to locate the device remotely and evaluate the security of the Wi-Fi networks to which you connect.

To use AVG on your smartphone or tablet, all you have to do is download the app from the Play Store via the Install button (or from alternative stores ), wait for the installation procedure to be completed and start it. Then presses the Scan now button on the main screen of the app to start the first anti-malware scan of the system. This should take just a few minutes.

After scanning your phone or tablet, be sure to tap the Continue button with the free version to continue using AVG for free.

As for the other additional Premium features present in the AVG app (those identified with the star symbol ), you will be able to use them only and only by upgrading the user license, by subscribing to a subscription starting from 11, 99 euros / the first year. Read more here.

Eset Mobile Security & Antivirus

Eset Mobile Security & Antivirus is another solution for the security of Android systems born from a “rib” of a well-known antivirus for PC. It comes in a free basic version that includes all malware detection features (both automatic and on-demand). All the other additional features present in this service, such as the anti-theft system or the call filter, require a subscription for 9.99 euros/year.

After downloading Eset Mobile from the Play Store or from alternative stores, start the app and perform the configuration procedure: select the country and language, press the Next button twice in a row and type your email address. Then press the Next button again and, in the Premium features activation screen, tap the word Ignore.

At this point, press the Continue button, grant access to the device features, so as to access the main screen of the app. To run a virus scan, press the Check Device button and wait for it to finish.

 

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