AVG AntiVirus & Security 24.6.0

If you are worried about the safety of your phone and want to keep it protected from virus and scamware threats then this free antivirus is exactly what you need. AVG AntiVirus FREE is a useful app that can help protect your Android device from virus threats and keep all your sensitive photos and data under lock and key. Having an intuitive user interface and a nice design and layout, this antivirus boasts of some highly advanced features. Not only can it keep your device safe from viruses and spyware, it can also boost its performance and make sure that you can get it back if it gets stolen.

Although it possesses some excellent features, AVG AntiVirus FREE asks for access to a great deal of private information. This is the reason why people who are concerned about their privacy might find it to be an intrusive app.

AVG AntiVirus FREE has a home screen which lists down the major features that this free antivirus has in store for you. A scan button is located in the middle of this home screen which needs to be clicked for a quick scan of your device. The powerful scanning engine of this antivirus will quickly scan the apps and games installed on your device and find out any virus threats that might be present in them. The four features located below the scan button include Protection, Privacy, Performance and Anti-Theft. The Protection feature is for viruses and Wi-Fi security while Privacy features deals with app safety and secure internet surfing. The Performance and Anti-Theft features are for boosting the phone's speed and for getting it back if it gets lost respectively.

Within the Protection section of AVG AntiVirus FREE, you will find options like Update Now, Wi-Fi Security, File Scanner, Ignored Threats List and Protection Settings. You can scan your phone in this section too by clicking on the Scan Now button. The Privacy section of this free antivirus houses features like App Lock and Vault. These features offer you the chance to lock down your sensitive apps and hide your private photos from public view. The other options present in this section are Secure Search, App Backup, Call Blocker, Wipe Data by Category, Wipe Device and Privacy Settings.

The Performance section of this free antivirus offers you the chance to enhance the performance of your Android device. The options located in this section include Task Killer, Battery Usage, Data Usage and Storage Usage. There is a Clean Junk option found in this section too but you need to install the AVG Cleaner FREE app in order to utilize it. In the Anti-Theft section of AVG AntiVirus FREE, the options on offer are Camera Trap, Device Lock and Anti-Theft settings. Using these options, you can find out the identity of the person who has stolen your phone and can even find out its current location using Google Maps.

Features:

• Intuitive user interface
• Nice layout and design
• Real-time scanning of apps, files, settings and games
• Anti-theft feature for locating your lost phone
• Task killer for enhancing your phone's speed
• App Lock feature for securing your private apps
• Vault feature for protecting your sensitive photos
• Optimize battery, usage of mobile data and storage

Conclusion:

AVG AntiVirus FREE is an app which is aimed towards people who are concerned about the safety of their Android devices. It can provide them top-notch security and protection from malicious software and at the same time keep their handset in prime condition by optimizing its battery. However, it is an intrusive app and asks for a lot of permissions which make it an unsuitable app for some people.