AVG AntiVirus & Security

AVG AntiVirus FREE – Mobile Security FAQ

❓ What is AVG AntiVirus FREE for Android?

AVG AntiVirus FREE is a mobile security app designed to protect Android devices from viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attacks, and privacy threats. It also includes tools for performance optimization and privacy protection.

❓ What features are included in AVG AntiVirus FREE?

Key features include:

• Real-time virus & malware scanning

• App Lock (PIN, pattern, or fingerprint)

• Photo Vault (encrypted image storage)

• Wi-Fi Security Scanner

• Junk Cleaner

• Hack Alerts for leaked passwords

• VPN Protection (not available in India)

• Scam Protection for fake websites

• App Permissions Insights

• Smart Scan for deep system analysis

❓ How does the Wi-Fi scanner help?

The Wi-Fi Security Scan checks your connected network for encryption status and potential vulnerabilities, ensuring your internet connection is secure.

❓ What is the Photo Vault?

The Photo Vault is an encrypted, password-protected space within the app where you can safely store private photos, keeping them hidden from prying eyes.

❓ What does the App Lock feature do?

App Lock allows you to protect sensitive apps (e.g. banking, messaging, gallery) by requiring a PIN, pattern, or fingerprint to access them.

❓ What is the VPN feature, and is it available in all regions?

The VPN helps secure your online activity and maintain privacy while browsing.
📌 Note: Due to government regulations, VPN functionality is not available in India, but it can still be used when traveling abroad.

❓ What are Hack Alerts?

Hack Alerts notify you if your email accounts or passwords have been exposed in known data breaches. You'll also see when and where the breach occurred, so you can take immediate action.

❓ How does AVG help improve phone performance?

The app includes tools to:

• Clean junk files

• Free up storage space

• Check Wi-Fi speed

• Remove unnecessary or background apps

❓ What is Smart Scan?

Smart Scan is an advanced feature that performs a deep analysis of your device to uncover vulnerabilities in storage, performance, security, and privacy all in one go.

❓ Does the app use Accessibility Services?

Yes. AVG uses the Accessibility Service API to help protect visually impaired users and to block phishing attacks via the Web Shield feature.

❓ Is AVG AntiVirus FREE truly free?

Yes, the basic version is completely free. Optional upgrades and premium features (like enhanced VPN, advanced malware detection, and no ads) are available through in-app purchases.

❓ Where can I find the Terms & Conditions?

You can read AVG’s full terms here:
🔗 http://m.avg.com/terms

❓ How do I download AVG AntiVirus FREE?

You can download the app directly from the Google Play Store on your Android device. Just search for "AVG AntiVirus FREE" and install.