Android virus scanner: How to find the right one

Your Android device has some security standards and can warn you about malicious malware. However, if you like to test the latest apps or want to speed up your system, you should not do without an additional virus scanner.

As for the PC, there are both paid and free apps for your smartphone or tablet that you can use to improve the security of your device. AV-Test regularly reviews the virus scanners for various content such as usability, security and the different features that the virus scanners come with.As is typical for the type of software, you can scan your system in the interface of most apps to check for security vulnerabilities and malware. Anti-theft tools can also be found in the benefits of many virus scanners. Many virus scanners can also optimize your system thus speeding up your 'Android device. With some apps, you can also configure parental controls.

How to install virus scanner for Android

If you want to access not only apps in the Google Play Store or assess the security risk of websites not only yourself, a virus scanner for your Android is recommended.

1. After you have decided on a particular virus scanner, such as AVG AntiVirus, avast or Bitdefender, open the Google Play Store.
2. In the search bar, enter the name of the desired app and select the appropriate result of the virus scanner for Android devices.
3. Tap "Install" and wait until the installation is complete. For paid software, you will be prompted to pay before installing.

After downloading, you can access the virus scanner and adjust the security settings, scan your device for unwanted malware, and more.