AVG AntiVirus is available as both a free and paid app. After you install the free version of the app, you may need to activate it. A subscription purchased via Google Play Store activates automatically on the device you use to make the purchase. If you purchase your subscription through another AVG sales channel, such as the AVG Store, you need to manually activate the app using a valid activation code or your AVG Account.
If you purchased a subscription bundle such as
AVG Mobile Ultimate or
AVG Cleaner Premium Plus in the
AVG Cleaner application, your
AVG AntiVirus application will activate automatically.
Enter activation code
To activate AVG AntiVirus using an activation code:
- Locate your activation code. This is included in your order confirmation email. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article: Locating your AVG activation code.
- Tap the AVG AntiVirus icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
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- Tap
Account, then select the Subscription panel. ![](/resource/1725616669000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?l=en&q=will+avg+renew+my+subscription+automatically&urlName=activate-android-avg-antivirus)
- Select Use an activation code.
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- Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens), then tap Continue.
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AVG AntiVirus Pro is now activated. If activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Still need help? section below.
Still need help?
If you experience any activation issues:
If your issues persists, refer to the following articles: contact:
If you are still unable to activate your application, contact AVG Support.
Sign in to AVG Account
An AVG Account was created using the email address that you provided during the subscription purchase. To sign into your AVG Account for the first time, refer to the following article:
Activating your AVG Account.
To activate AVG AntiVirus using your AVG Account:
- Tap the AVG AntiVirus icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
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- Tap
Account, then select Sign in. ![](/resource/1725616669000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?l=en&q=will+avg+renew+my+subscription+automatically&urlName=activate-android-avg-antivirus)
- Enter your AVG Account credentials, then tap Continue.
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AVG AntiVirus Pro is now activated. If activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Still need help? section below.
Still need help?
If you experience any activation issues, check that your AVG Account is registered to the email address that you used to purchase AVG AntiVirus Pro. If you used a different email address for purchase, you can add this email address to your AVG Account. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:
If your issues persist, refer to the following articles:
If you are still unable to activate your application, contact AVG Support.
Restore via Google Play
This option only applies if you purchased your AVG AntiVirus subscription through Google Play Store.
If you want to start using your subscription on a new device, or if you reset your existing device, you can restore your AVG AntiVirus subscription via Google Play Store:
- Ensure you are signed in to Google Play Store with the same Google Account that you used to purchase your subscription. For instructions on how to verify this, refer to the following Google Play Help article: Google Play Help ▸ How to add & use accounts in the Google Play Store on your device.
- Tap the AVG AntiVirus icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
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- Tap
Account, then select the Subscription panel. ![](/resource/1725616669000/avast_resources/img/article/lazyload_skeleton.webp?l=en&q=will+avg+renew+my+subscription+automatically&urlName=activate-android-avg-antivirus)
- Select Restore from Google Play.
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AVG AntiVirus Pro is now activated. If activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Still need help? section below.
Still need help?
If you experience any activation issues, refer to the following articles:
If the issue persists, contact AVG Support.
Further recommendations
To learn more about AVG AntiVirus for Android, refer to the following articles:
For instructions on how to transfer your subscription from one device to another, refer to the following article:
- AVG AntiVirus Pro 24.x for Android
- AVG AntiVirus 24.x for Android
- Google Android 9.0 (Pie, API 28) or later