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AVG Security & Virus Cleaner

Experience supreme Android antivirus and privacy protection with AVG AntiVirus

AVG Mobile · com.antivirus

4.6 (723 ratings) 100M+ downloads v23.3.2 41.1 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

Download APK 41.1 MB All versions
  • Same certificate as v6.16.4, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version
v23.3.2 (511155)
Updated
Jul 8, 2023 (3 years ago)
APK size
41.1 MB
Requires
Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Feb 4, 2016 (at least)
Permissions
40 (11 sensitive)
Website
avg.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

AVG Security & Virus Cleaner is an app by AVG Mobile in the Tools category, listed since at least February 2016. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.1.2, the minimum Android version rose from 2.3.3 to 6.0. It asks for 40 permissions, 11 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and read phone status and identity. Compared with version 6.16.4, it adds 9 new permissions (“Access all files”, “Location in the background”, “See all installed apps” and 6 more) and drops 24 (“Access notification policy”, “Bluetooth”, “Bluetooth admin” and 21 more). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.6out of 5723 ratings
  • 5 ★80%
  • 4 ★9%
  • 3 ★8%
  • 2 ★2%
  • 1 ★2%

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

What's new in v23.3.2

* Removing Avast Anti-Theft – Our research showed that it didn’t perform as well as our other built-in features so we’re officially letting it go to focus on other protection features. Already have Anti-Theft? Don’t worry, it will still be available and working for current users until September 30th, 2023.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “storeplay123”.

Get AVG AntiVirus FREE - Mobile Security for Android to help protect you from harmful viruses and malware. Keep your personal data safe with App Lock, Photo Vault, Wi-Fi Security Scan, Hack Alerts, Malware security, and App Permissions advisor. Over 100,000,000 people already installed AVG’s antivirus mobile security apps. Join them now and: ✔ Scan apps, games, settings, and files in real-time ✔ Clean unnecessary files to free up space ✔ Lock sensitive apps with a PIN, pattern, or fingerprint ✔ Hide private photos in an encrypted Vault ✔ Stay anonymous with VPN ✔ Scan Wi-Fi networks for threats ✔ Discover and block scam sites to stay extra-safe ✔ Check Wi-Fi download and upload speed ✔ Receive alerts if your passwords have been leaked ✔ Get insight into the permission level of installed apps ✔ Powerful cybersecurity tool that can defend your Android device against a wide range of threats With AVG AntiVirus FREE 2023 for Android you’ll receive effective virus and malware protection, app lock, Wi-Fi Scanner, and photo vault to help shield you from threats to your privacy and online identity. App Features: Protection: ✔ Scan apps, games, and files with our antivirus and remove malicious content ✔ Scan websites for harmful threats ✔ Wi-Fi Scanner for network encryption ✔ Hack Alerts: Get warned if your passwords are compromised ✔ Scam Protection: Scan websites to see which ones are real and fake ✔ Smart Scan: Run an advanced scan and find vulnerabilities hidden in hard-to-find places on your phone. Privacy: ✔ Hide private photos in a password-protected Vault to prevent snooping ✔ App Lock: lock sensitive apps to protect your privacy and safety ✔ VPN Protection: Secure your online privacy ✔ App Permissions: get insight into the level of permission required by your installed apps Performance: ✔ Clean unnecessary files and free up storage space ✔ Check Wi-Fi download and upload speed ✔ Junk Cleaner: Remove hidden junk, free up disk space Hack Alerts: ✔ See which accounts have been compromised in past leaks ✔ Get warned if a new leak puts your data at risk ✔ Discover the details behind each leak and when they happened ✔ Change compromised passwords easily and quickly App Insights: ✔ App usage tracker ✔ Monitor how you spend your time ✔ See where your data is used ✔ Discover potential privacy issues Keep your phone safe against viruses, ransomware and other malware. This app uses the Device Administrator permission. This permission allows you to remotely lock and wipe your device from my.avg.com This app uses Accessibility Service API to protect the visually impaired and other users against phishing attacks and malicious websites via Web Shield feature. By installing or updating this app, you agree that your use of it is governed by these terms: http://m.avg.com/terms Download Antivirus for Free Now!

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.1.2. Since v23.3.2 it requires Android 6.0+.

v23.3.2 LATEST Jul 8, 2023 41.1 MB TRUSTED v6.16.4 Jun 19, 2026 29.2 MB TRUSTED v5.9.5.1 Mar 2, 2020 18.7 MB TRUSTED v5.1.2 Mar 2, 2020 15.4 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “Central antivirus” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as v6.16.4, which matches Google Play v6.16.4

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature not checked yet Jul 8, 2023
  • Signed byCN=Dror Shalev, OU=antivirus, O=Central antivirus, L=TLV, ST=il, C=IL
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)AD:83:10:7F:7B:40:BB:9A:1D:B3:6A:4F:64:9C:DB:E9:58:6D:83:E0
  • File MD5c2cd765ce17e20f9b5602916b821e53c
  • Uploaded by “storeplay123” 344 followers · uploading since 2019

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (40)

AVG Security & Virus Cleaner requests 40 permissions, 11 of them sensitive.

AVG Security & Virus Cleaner APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of AVG Security & Virus Cleaner for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 6.16.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 6.16.4 · All versions

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

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is AVG Security & Virus Cleaner free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the AVG Security & Virus Cleaner 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 version 6.16.4, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is c2cd765ce17e20f9b5602916b821e53c.

Tags

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