G DATA Mobile Security Light

G DATA Mobile Security Light. Android mobile device protection is NOW FREE!

Armor for Android™ · de.gdata.mobilesecurity

4.5 out of 5 (8 ratings) 1M+ downloads v27.4.5.d10a79 14.4 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v29.4.0.b766f3, which matches Google Play Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v27.4.5.d10a79 (1000265)
Updated: Feb 6, 2022 (4 years ago)
APK size: 14.4 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jul 27, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 27 (12 sensitive)
Website: gdata.de
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

G DATA Mobile Security Light is an app by Armor for Android™ in the Tools category, listed since at least July 2020. 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 26.7.2.c0190995, the APK shrank from 20.7 MB to 14.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 5.0. It asks for 27 permissions, 12 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. Compared with version 29.4.0.b766f3, it adds 1 new permission (“Request installing other apps”) and drops 6 (“Foreground service media playback”, “Foreground service special use”, “Show notifications” and 3 more). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

4.5out of 58 ratings

5 ★88%
4 ★0%
3 ★0%
2 ★0%
1 ★13%

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What's new in v27.4.5.d10a79

* We have revised some texts and components. * We have improved the descriptions of the permissions. * We improved the behavior when uninstalling apps with device management permission. * We fixed a bug that caused a crash when opening App Control.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “lexsexy”.

With a major upgrade in functionality, G DATA Mobile Security Light presents itself in a whole new design that makes it considerably easier for you to use. Thus the best protection for your smartphone or tablet just got even better. All this without negatively impacting the battery life or performance of your device. Our reliable malware scanner finds all malicious software, such as viruses, Trojans, or spyware, and removes it from your mobile device. With the notification assistant, you can easily analyze the permissions of all apps installed on your smartphone or tablet in an overview and filter out those with more assigned rights than they ought to have. The AV-TEST independent test institute confirms the high protection level of our software: Since July of 2019, G DATA Mobile Security (Light) finds all malicious software without exception, making our software the best protection for your smartphone or tablet – at absolutely no cost to you. With the download of G DATA Mobile Security Light, you get the full version with numerous extended premium features that you can test for 30 days at no charge and with no commitment. The full version includes the following functions: ► Protect your smartphone or tablet against malicious software of all kinds, such as viruses, Trojans, spyware, or stalkerware. Directly during the installation of a new app or for existing software, two scan engines ensure that all malware is detected, with no exceptions. Thanks to a cloud connection, your protection against viruses is always kept up to date. ► Your mobile device was lost or stolen? Thanks to anti-theft protection, you have numerous options for finding your smartphone or tablet remotely and protecting your data against unauthorized access. Use our G DATA ActionCenter to locate your device, reset it to the factory settings, lock it for further use, or trigger an alarm. If someone inserts another SIM card into your mobile device, it can be locked automatically if needed. ► Surf the Internet safely at all times with web protection. It promptly notifies you when you land on a phishing site. The cloud connection ensures that web protection recognizes the latest phishing sites. ► App control displays all installed apps along with the assigned permissions on your smartphone or tablet. This allows sniffer apps to be identified and easily removed. Use filters to group your apps by rights and to have access to certain apps protected by G DATA Mobile Security. If you want to continue using the premium features, you can acquire a license for one year (€15,95) or one month (€1.99, automatic monthly renewal until canceled) with a convenient in-app purchase. When the trial phase automatically ends after 30 days, the Light version continues to provide full virus protection and shows you the permissions for all installed apps. This app requires the device administrator for anti-theft protection. This app requires the accessibility service for web protection.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v26.7.2.c0190995. Since v27.4.5.d10a79 it requires Android 5.0+.

v27.4.5.d10a79 LATEST Feb 6, 2022 14.4 MB TRUSTED v29.4.0.b766f3 Apr 2, 2026 48.4 MB TRUSTED v29.3.1.8c66b0 Feb 24, 2026 57.8 MB TRUSTED v26.7.2.c0190995 Mar 22, 2026 20.7 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “G Data Software AG” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v29.4.0.b766f3, which matches Google Play v29.4.0.b766f3 · v29.3.1.8c66b0

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 6, 2022
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byOU=Application Development, O=G Data Software AG, L=Bochum, ST=NRW, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)6A:86:A3:A1:D0:54:1C:C2:15:62:4E:65:0E:3D:BB:05:22:65:92:45
File MD52fec69ead97420fc50760b589a7d05f5
Uploaded by “lexsexy” 529 followers · uploading since 2019

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Permissions (27)

G DATA Mobile Security Light requests 27 permissions, 12 of them sensitive.

Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
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
Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Delete packages android.permission.DELETE_PACKAGES
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
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
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

G DATA Mobile Security Light APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of G DATA Mobile Security Light for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 26.7.2.c0190995 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 26.7.2.c0190995 · 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 G DATA Mobile Security Light free?

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

Is the G DATA Mobile Security Light 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 29.4.0.b766f3, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2fec69ead97420fc50760b589a7d05f5.