We used the latest test results from the AV-TEST independent security lab to assess AVG's Android security performance.Īccording to the lab's November 2014 malware-detection tests, AVG AntiVirus Free, which uses the same malware-scanning engine as AVG AntiVirus Pro, detected 95 percent of 2,928 malware samples. You can also set AVG to scan text messages and external storage.
Detection and PerformanceĪVG AntiVirus offers three types of scanning: A standard scan that inspects your installed apps, a file scanner that sweeps selected folders for malware, and a settings scanner that inspects your security settings and lets you know if you have any unsafe settings enabled. Swiping in the from the left side of the screen opens a sliding menu with buttons for My Account, Manage Devices (this takes you to the Google Play page for AVG Zen), Enter Invitation Code, More AVG Apps, About and Help.
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(AVG's free PC software is very popular with fans of the best free antivirus software, its paid Windows software is near the top of the best antivirus software, and its Mac offering is one of the best Mac antivirus software products.)Īt the top of the home screen is an Upgrade button that takes you to the Google Play page for AVG AntiVirus Pro, and a button with three vertical dots that opens a drop-down menu with buttons for Follow Us (which opens AVG's Google Plus page), Upgrade and Help. There's also a "Scan Now" button that launches a system scan, and a "Protect another device" button that takes you to the Google Play page for AVG Zen, a free Android app from AVG that lets you remotely scan your PCs and Android devices. The bottom half of the screen features a status indicator that lets you know if your device is protected or at risk. Each submenu also displays context-specific information, such as the number of blocked calls in the Privacy menu or the amount of free storage in the Performance menu. Tapping on each button opens a submenu with additional tools and options.
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