Configuring updates of anti-malware databases on Android devices

To configure updates of anti-malware databases on Android devices:

1. Open Kaspersky Next Management Console.
2. Select the Settings section.

   The General settings of Kaspersky Next page is displayed.

3. Click the Settings link in the Anti-malware database update settings section.

   The Anti-malware database update settings page appears.

4. On the Anti-malware database update settings page, click the Android button.
5. In the Anti-malware database update mode section, select an update mode:
   • By schedule.

     The update starts automatically on a schedule you set up.

     This option is selected by default.

     If you have selected the scheduled update, in the "By schedule" mode settings section, in the drop-down list, select the frequency of anti-malware database updates: daily or weekly. In this same section, specify the time to run the update task. Anti-malware database updates are performed according to the system clock of the device.

   • Manually.

     The user runs the anti-malware database update on the Android device manually. In this case, device users choose the anti-malware database update task frequency and start time on their own.

6. Click the Save button in the bottom part of the Anti-malware database update settings page.

The anti-malware database update on Android devices will be performed in accordance with the settings defined.

In the security profile settings for Android devices, you can disable anti-malware database updates while roaming on Android devices. In the Android → Advanced section of the security profile, set the toggle switch to Updates of anti-malware databases while in roaming are disabled. Disabling anti-malware database updates while in roaming allows you to cut mobile communication costs.

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