I’ve been an Android user for years, preferring the bigger selection of phone options than Apple offers. I also love having the ability to infinitely customize my phone any way I want it, rather than being locked into a set screen layout and style. Every time I get a new Android phone, part of the fun of unpackaging it is playing with the system and settings to get everything just the way I like it.
Over the past few years, I’ve heard a lot about how hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated. They’re moving from trying to break into people’s computers and starting to put more of a focus on smartphones. It bugged me to know that my Android could be a target for viruses, malware, or other malicious bugs. I’m a general contractor and I rely on my phone heavily, so I need it to be secure and working perfectly.
The threats out there are plenty. The unrestricted nature of Android apps mean that you never know what you might be getting. People can hack mainstream apps like WhatsApp or they can create fake apps for the purpose of spreading viruses or engaging in phishing scams. In addition to apps, viruses and other nasties can come from e-mail attachments or text messages.
Doing My Research
I knew protection would bring me peace of mind, so I started researching free Android antivirus apps. That’s how I found AVG Anti Virus. Its huge number of users and high ratings caught my eye. Here’s what I learned about what AVG can do.
First, it scans all of your apps, games, files, and settings to make sure there are no dangers lurking on your phone. It also scans WiFi networks to ensure that there are no encryption issues or problems before you expose your phone to potential threats. In addition to this, AVG helps keep your data safe with a lock for individual apps, as well as a picture vault. Whether someone tries to break into your phone by hacking it or physically stealing it, AVG Anti Virus provides two-tier protection. Another plus? AVG helps you use your phone more easily for even longer on a single battery charge. It works in the background to kill tasks that slow everything down. AVG also monitors your battery, storage, and data usage and works to help you optimize it.
Easy to Use
I was convinced after reading all that AVG Antivirus can do, so I downloaded it to give it a try. I was amazed at what an attractive and easy-to-use app it is. It’s laid out in a clean, crisp way that makes it very intuitive to navigate and use. It does full scans and advises me about items I need to delete. I’ve also been able to lock certain apps that I was unable to password protect before. I’ve been so happy with the free version that I’ll definitely upgrade to the paid Pro version to get more extensive protection on my phone (such as locking the phone if the SIM card is replaced or snapping a photo of potential thieves). AVG Anti Virus is a great find and I’ll definitely install it on all of my Androids in the future.
