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.
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.
- Tap Account, then select the Subscription panel.
- Select Use an activation code.
- Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens), then tap Continue.
Account, then select the Subscription panel. 
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:
- Ensure you have correctly entered your activation code, including hyphens.
- If activation using your activation code still doesn't work, try following the instructions to activate using your AVG Account.
If your issues persists, refer to the following articles: contact:
- Troubleshooting activation issues in AVG mobile apps
- Troubleshooting activation issues in AVG products
- Troubleshooting common activation error messages
If you are still unable to activate your application, contact AVG Support.
Sign in to 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.
- Tap Account, then select Sign in.
- Enter your AVG Account credentials, then tap Continue.
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:
- Troubleshooting activation issues in AVG mobile apps
- Troubleshooting activation issues in AVG products
- Troubleshooting common activation error messages
If you are still unable to activate your application, contact AVG Support.
Restore via Google Play
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.
- Tap Account, then select the Subscription panel.
- Select Restore from Google Play.
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:
- Troubleshooting activation issues in AVG mobile apps
- Troubleshooting activation issues in AVG products
- Troubleshooting common activation error messages
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 8.0 (Oreo, API 26) or later