You can download Kaspersky Internet Security for Android from Google Play or Huawei AppGallery. For instructions on installing the app, see this Documentation page.
There are three versions of Kaspersky Internet Security for Android: free, trial and premium.
Scanner: provides manual protection against viruses and other malware.
Anti-Virus: provides automatic protection against viruses and other malware.
Call Filter: blocks unwanted calls.
Only available on devices with a SIM card. If you are using Android 4.4 or later, the app’s functionality might be limited.
Anti-Theft: protects the data on your device should it be lost or stolen.
App Lock: Unlock the settings with the secret code, graphic key or fingerprint.
Safe Messaging: checking links in text messages (SMS) and instant messages using Kaspersky Security Network.
Checking links in instant messages is available only if the app is installed from Google Play.
Internet Protection: provides protection against malicious and phishing websites.
This feature is unavailable if the app is installed from Huawei AppGallery.
The free version of Kaspersky Internet Security for Android is activated automatically when you install the application.
Activate the trial or premium version of Kaspersky Internet Security for Android in order to use all its features.
You can activate the premium version in the following ways:
Before installing, make sure the date and time are set correctly on your device and that it is connected to the Internet.
Trial license allows you evaluate the application for a limited period. Trial license term can be different.
You cannot activate a trial version if it has been used on the device before.
To activate a trial version:
The trial version will be activated.
If you don’t already have an activation code, you can buy one on the Kaspersky website or from one of the Kaspersky retail partners. For more information about the activation code for Kaspersky Internet Security for Android, see this article.
To activate the premium version of Kaspersky Internet Security for Android:
Before activating, make sure you have added the license for activating the premium version of the app to your My Kaspersky account. For instructions on using My Kaspersky, see the Online Help page.
The premium version will be activated automatically.
If you haven’t used the premium version before, you will be given a 30-day trial period. Once this period has ended, you will be charged for the period you have selected.
When your payment is processed, you will receive a confirmation email. The confirmation will be sent to the email address that is linked to your Google account. You can view your order history in Google Play and on the payments.google.com page.
In some cases it can take up to 24 hours to process the purchase, so please wait for a day if it does not activate immediately. If the premium version is still unavailable:
Kaspersky Internet Security for Android will be reinstalled.
If the app still fails to switch to premium, submit a request to Kaspersky technical support by choosing the topic and filling out the form.
If you have changed the device, reset it or reinstalled the operating system, Kaspersky Internet Security for Android may ask you to enter your activation code.
If this happens, submit a request to Kaspersky technical support by choosing the topic and filling out the form. Include in your request:
How to cancel an app subscription for mobile devices
Release of antivirus database updates (required to protect your computer/server/mobile device)
Providing technical support over phone / web
Release of patches for the application (addressing detected bugs)
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