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Avast Mobile Security

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AVAST Software · com.avast.android.mobilesecurity

4.6 (856 ratings) 100M+ downloads v5.6.1 13.3 MB Android 4.0.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version
v5.6.1 (1002312)
Updated
Dec 12, 2020 (5 years ago)
APK size
13.3 MB
Requires
Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS
Category
Tools (app)
Permissions
44 (18 sensitive)
Website
avast.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Avast Mobile Security is an app by AVAST Software in the Tools category. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit and MIPS, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 44 permissions, 18 of them sensitive, including precise location, read contacts and read sms. Compared with version 23.3.2, it adds 16 new permissions (“Approximate location”, “Call phone”, “Process outgoing calls” and 13 more) and drops 15 (“Location in the background”, “Broadcast close system dialogs”, “Clear app cache” and 12 more).

Ratings

4.6out of 5856 ratings
  • 5 ★78%
  • 4 ★7%
  • 3 ★11%
  • 2 ★2%
  • 1 ★2%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v5.6.1

* Improved screen time analysis on App Insights. * Virus definitions updates are now 90% smaller, reducing data consumption. * Performance and stability improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “pageturner”.

The finest free antivirus your Android device can ever have. "The best antivirus just got better and nothing comes close." - Android Authority Live worry-free with the top-rated Avast Mobile Security - the free antivirus for Android that secures your mobile against unwanted phishing, malware, spyware, and malicious viruses or even against theft. Features Antivirus Engine:The virus scanner automatically scans installed apps, memory card content and new apps upon first use. You can also schedule automatic scans for when you sleep. Privacy Report and Apps Manager: Get insights about installed apps and understand access rights, intentions and permissions. SMS and Call Filter: Retain your privacy or block numbers from calling you. Web Shield: Blocks malware infected links, trojans, adware, spyware and even USSD numbers that tend to wipe your device's memory while also fixing mistyped URLs. Network Meter: Measure incoming/outgoing data transfers. Firewall (rooted devices only): Blocks hackers from getting in. App Locking: This feature locks any two apps with a PIN (unlimited in Premium). Backup: Backup contacts, SMS/call logs and photos. Premium Paid-for features: Enjoy a host of features like unlimited App locking, ad detector, password check that automatically locks after 3 failed attempts. Geo Fencing helps you perform specified actions like lock, activate sirens or send location when outside the set perimeter. It's perfect if someone steals your phone from you and walks away. You can also send messages or recover data from the phone remotely while Remote Identification helps you take pictures of thieves when they are tying to unlock it. Back up video, audio, and apps including settings and data for rooted phones like a game's progress and more. Premium pricing (auto-renewal) for these wonderful features is just $1.99 monthly or $14.99 yearly.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v23.3.2. Since v5.6.1 it requires Android 4.0.3+.

v5.6.1 LATEST Dec 12, 2020 13.3 MB TRUSTED v23.3.2 May 11, 2023 40.8 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “AVAST Software a.s.” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
  • Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature not checked yet Feb 9, 2026
  • Antivirus scan passed Jul 27, 2020
  • Signed by[email protected], CN=avast! Android, O=AVAST Software a.s., L=Prague, ST=Prague, C=CZ
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)34:2C:8F:09:21:EA:04:EA:4E:E8:26:31:6F:53:68:5C:CC:9D:1A:A3
  • File MD5834c35a351679d390642bad3bd79e611
  • Uploaded by “pageturner” 109 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (1 other version compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (44)

Avast Mobile Security requests 44 permissions, 18 of them sensitive.

Avast Mobile Security APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Avast Mobile Security APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 834c35a351679d390642bad3bd79e611.

Tags

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