What is ESET Mobile Security for Android?

KB Solution ID: SOLN2744|Last Revised: January 07, 2013

Important!

  • ESET Mobile Security for Android includes some features that are only available on smartphones. For information about using ESET Mobile Security for Android with tablets, see the following Knowledgebase article: 
     
  • ESET Mobile Security for Android is compatible with publicly released versions of Android OS version 2.0 and later
  • ESET does not provide support for rooted Android devices

 

Features | System Requirements | FAQ


 

ESET Mobile Security for Android

ESET Mobile Security for Android is ESET's security software applicaton for Android mobile devices. It combines a proactive scanning engine with antispam and antitheft features to provide real-time protection against known and emerging threats.
 

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Features
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  • SIM matching: allows you to create a list of trusted SIM cards for your device
     
  • Trusted friend: add phone numbers that will receive an alert SMS after an untrusted SIM card is inserted into the device
     
  • Remote Wipe: wipe all personal information from a phone with a single text message
     
  • Remote Lock: prevent unauthorized access remotely
     
  • GPS Localization: locate a lost or stolen phone with a remote command
     
  • Call/SMS/MMS antispam: define trustworthy contacts via customizable black or whitelists; or block message traffic from unknown numbers
     
  • Graphical user interface designed specifically for Android
     
  • Real-time scanning: continual scanning of all applications, files, folders, and memory cards
     
  • On-Demand scanning
     
  • Password protection: User-defined password can be configured to protect ESET Mobile Security settings and access. A reminder phrase can be set for this password; if a user forgets his password, it can be reset using a remote SMS command from a Trusted friend
     
  • Security audit: monitors all vital phone functions, including battery life, free disk space and running processes to maximize your phone's performance
     
  • Built-in task manager: allows users to take action on the spot, including terminating any processes that raise their smartphone's risk profile
     
  • Uninstall protection: secures against unauthorized uninstallation (available for Android version 2.2 or higher)
     

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System Requirements:

  • Operating system: Android 2.0 and higher
     
  • Memory: 1 MB (installation size)
     

For answers to frequently asked questions, refer to the following Knowledgebase article:

 

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