
At a glance
- Latest version
- v7.24.0 (240515001)
- Updated
- Jun 19, 2026 (4 months ago)
- APK size
- 29 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+ (API 23)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Jan 6, 2016 (at least)
- Permissions
- 44 (15 sensitive)
- Website
- avira.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Avira Security Antivirus & VPN is an app by AVIRA in the Tools category, listed since at least January 2016. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 6.1.0, the APK grew from 16.1 MB to 29 MB. Since version 4.3, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 6.0. It asks for 44 permissions, 15 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. Compared with version 7.2.1, it adds 5 new permissions (“Access all files”, “Location in the background”, “See all installed apps” and 2 more) and drops 2 (“Change wifi multicast state” and “Change wifi state”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v7.24.0
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
4 versions are listed, going back to v4.3. Since v7.24.0 it requires Android 6.0+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 19, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Jun 19, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Jun 19, 2026
- Signed byCN=Tjark Auerbach, OU=Technical Operations, O=Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG, L=Tettnang, ST=Baden-Wuerttemberg, C=DE
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)1B:3C:8B:56:6D:5B:80:54:1C:75:14:4A:9B:B1:60:57:B7:1D:CB:9D
- File MD5a96e3354fa59ada34294a8a17ae5b0a1
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 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 (3 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (44)
Avira Security Antivirus & VPN requests 44 permissions, 15 of them sensitive.
- Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
- Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
- Access download manager android.permission.ACCESS_DOWNLOAD_MANAGER
- Android invoke internal handler (custom) com.avira.android.permission.INVOKE_INTERNAL_HANDLER
- Android invoke wipe features (custom) com.avira.android.permission.INVOKE_WIPE_FEATURES
- Android remote lock service (custom) com.avira.android.permission.REMOTE_LOCK_SERVICE
- Browser read history bookmarks (custom) com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
- Browser write history bookmarks (custom) com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
- Clear app cache android.permission.CLEAR_APP_CACHE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
- Expand status bar android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get package size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
- Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.avira.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Read (custom) com.avira.optimizer.aviradata.READ
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Whitelist auto revoke permissions android.permission.WHITELIST_AUTO_REVOKE_PERMISSIONS
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
- Microphone android.hardware.microphone
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Avira Security Antivirus & VPN APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of Avira Security Antivirus & VPN for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 7.2.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 7.2.1 · 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 Avira Security Antivirus & VPN free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Avira Security Antivirus & VPN APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a96e3354fa59ada34294a8a17ae5b0a1.