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Wi-Fi Scanner for network encryption, password strength and Captive Portal (ones with 'sign-in' requirement). Scan websites for harmful threats (Android's default browser and Chrome). Scan apps, games and files with our dual-engine antivirus and remove malicious content.

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The app, however, is held back by low to middling scores in malware detection and usability, as well as by the intrusive, misleading notifications and ads that litter the free version.ĪVG AntiVirus Free & Mobile Security, Photo Vault for Android you'll receive effective virus and malware protection, phone locator, task killer, app lock, call blocker, Wi-Fi Scanner and photo vault to help shield you from threats to your privacy and online identity. The paid version of AVG offers a broad range of security tools. One ad in our tests, for example, mimicked a system alert and warned that our device was unsafe and needed cleaning. Misleading ads: After a virus scan, the free version displays misleading ads. Unwanted notifications: The free edition displays unwelcome icons in the status bar, notifying you of other AVG apps or telling you 'You forgot something' with a link to get a 'limited-time gift.' On both malware detection and usability, AVG's app scored in the bottom half of the 27 mobile security apps tested.

Middling malware detection scores: AVG received passable scores on the suite of tests run by AV-Test, a security and antivirus research firm. The app checks for security updates every 24 to 48 hours, according to AVG. A related security tool watches for malicious Web links as you surf.

You can schedule scans to occur daily or weekly, or you can manually activate one. Tap scan, and the app displays scan progress and the results. Quick scanning: The app opens on the scanning screen. With a subscription, you lose the ads and gain device and app locking, app backup, and - if your Android phone gets lost or stolen - the ability to take an image of whoever may have swiped it. The free version provides antivirus and antitheft tools.

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Prosįree or paid malware protection: AVG AntiVirus is available in an ad-supported free edition or through an annual Pro subscription that costs about $7.50. The free version, however, is weighed down by intrusive ads and notifications. AVG AntiVirus scans your Android device for malicious software and offers a wealth of related security tools if you buy an annual subscription.

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