How to install Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android

1. Open the Google Play Store app on your Android smartphone or tablet.

2. In the search bar at the top, type Bitdefender Mobile Security and tap Enter or the search icon.

3. In the search results, tap the Install button next to the Bitdefender Mobile Security app. The app will start downloading and installing.

4. Once the installation is complete, you’ll see an Open button. Tap on it to launch the Bitdefender app.

5. Check the small box and tap Continue after you read and agree with the subscription agreement.

6. Next, sign in to your Bitdefender Central account using your username and password.

• If you don’t have an account already, please create one.

7. Tap GET STARTED on the configuration screen.

8. To finish the installation and secure your browsers, you will need to turn on the Web Protection feature in Bitdefender Mobile Security. Tap ACTIVATE.

9. In the Accessibility screen, tap the Bitdefender Mobile Security app.

10. Then toggle Use Bitdefender Mobile Security to the on position.

11. Choose Allow to confirm the action. The Accessibility Service is required so Bitdefender can scan and block dangerous websites accessed in browsers.

12. Go back to the installation screen, and you’ll have the possibility to scan your Android device for malware. Tap SCAN NOW.

13. Allow Bitdefender to scan different file types on the device.

14. Bitdefender will start scanning your apps. Wait until the scan is complete.

The easiest way to install Bitdefender Mobile Security on Android is to get it on the Google Play Store. You can also install the Bitdefender Mobile Security app through Bitdefender Central, your user account. Here’s how:

1. On the Android device you want to protect, visit https://central.bitdefender.com and sign in to your Bitdefender Central account.

2. On the Bitdefender Central homepage, click the Install Bitdefender Products button.

3. A window will appear, showing your Bitdefender subscription products. Within this window, press the Install button located in the Security panel.

4. Then choose Download, to install Bitdefender Mobile Security on your Android device.

5. You will be redirected to Google Play. Tap the Install button. The app will start downloading and installing.

6. Once the installation is complete, you’ll see an Open button. Tap on it to launch the Bitdefender app.

7. Check the small box and tap Continue after you read and agree with the subscription agreement.

8. Next, if you’re not automatically logged in to Bitdefender Central account, sign in using your username and password.

9. Tap GET STARTED on the configuration screen.

10. To finish the installation and secure your browsers, you will need to turn on the Web Protection feature in Bitdefender Mobile Security. Tap ACTIVATE.

11. In the Accessibility screen, tap the Bitdefender Mobile Security app.

12. Then toggle Use Bitdefender Mobile Security to the on position.

13. Choose Allow to confirm the action. The Accessibility Service is required so Bitdefender can scan and block dangerous websites accessed in browsers.

14. Go back to the installation screen, and you’ll have the possibility to scan your Android device for malware. Tap SCAN NOW.

15. Allow Bitdefender to scan different file types on the device.

16. Bitdefender will start scanning your apps. Wait until the scan is complete.