How to uninstall Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android

To uninstall Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android:

1. First, open the Bitdefender Mobile Security app installed on your Android device.

2. Next, tap the ∴ More icon on the bottom navigation bar, then select your email address in the menu that appears.

3. Now scroll down and tap on the Uninstall Bitdefender Mobile Security option to remove the Bitdefender app.

ⓘ  Note: If you don’t have the option to uninstall Bitdefender it means that the app wasn’t granted device administrator permissions yet. In this case, use the regular uninstall method for Android apps.

4. To continue the uninstallation process, input the application PIN you chose when you set up Bitdefender Mobile Security.

ⓘ  Note: If you don’t remember the PIN tap on “I forgot my PIN” and you will be able to retrieve it from your Bitdefender Central account → My Devices → your Android device → Rename → Application PIN.

5. Tap the OK button to confirm that you wish to delete the Bitdefender app.

If Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android fails to uninstall using Method 1 or if you don’t manage to recover the PIN, disable the Device administrator option. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Open your device Settings ⚙︎ and tap on Security.

2. From Security, access the Device administrators / Device admin apps option.

3. Disable the device administrator privileges for Bitdefender Mobile Security: toggle Bitdefender Security to the off position, or uncheck the box next to it. If there is no box or switch, simply tap on the app name.

Tap Deactivate on the next screen and then OK to continue.

4. Now you can continue removing Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android as you would do with another application. Return to the Android Settings ⚙︎ screen and select Apps.

5. Tap on Bitdefender Security.

6. Press the Uninstall button. Select OK if you are asked to confirm your wish to uninstall the Bitdefender Mobile Security app from your Android device.