G DATA Mobile Security Android (MSA)

Installing and activating MSA Light/trial version via the Google Play Store

MSA Light is free of charge and provides you with virus scanning. The installation provides you a trial version. Then you get the full functionality of the Premium version for 30 days. After this trial period, your device will continue to be protected by the virus scan.

→ This is how you install MSA Light:

On your Android device, open the Google Play Store and search for the app "G DATA Mobile Security Light".

Tap Install.

01

MSA Light will be downloaded and installed.

Open the app.

02

  • Optionally, set the checkmarks in the two checkboxes.

  • Tap Accept & Continue. This means you accept the End User-License Agreement and the Privacy Policy.

03

Tap Start 30-Day Trial.

04

You will now see the screen for entering the data required for the 30-day trial.

  • Register by entering your first and last name and your email address.

  • Optionally, tick the checkbox.

  • Then tap on Start.

05

The app opens and you will now first receive an introduction to the functionalities of the app, through which you will be guided. At the end of the introduction, you will see the following message:

Tap Allow. If you do not allow the app to access the media, app functions - for example, virus scanning - cannot be performed.

06

The app will now automatically start a virus scan on your Android device.

07

You have completed the installation.

You will now have free access to all features of the Premium version for 30 days. After this trial period expires, your device will continue to be protected by the virus scan. The functions of the premium version are automatically deactivated.