This article explains how to uninstall AVG AntiVirus from your Android device. We recommend following the steps for uninstalling AVG AntiVirus via the app settings, as this method automatically deactivates the Device administrator permission for AVG AntiVirus, which is essential for proper uninstallation.
Uninstall via app settings
- Open AVG AntiVirus and tap
☰Menu (three lines) in the top-left corner of the main app screen.
- Tap Settings ▸ Uninstall app.
The Uninstall app option only appears when the Device administrator permission for AVG AntiVirus is activated. If this permission is already deactivated, you can uninstall the app using another method.
- Enter your PIN or use your fingerprint to authorize the change. If you do know your PIN, refer to the following article for advice:
- Tap the green (ON) slider so it changes to white (OFF), then tap Uninstall App. The App info screen opens.
- Tap Uninstall, then OK to confirm uninstallation.
Uninstallation is not available on some Sony devices, as Sony may install the AVG Protection Xperia app at the system level. If you do not see the Uninstall option on your device, we recommend you select Disable.
AVG AntiVirus is now uninstalled from your Android device.
For instructions on how to reinstall AVG AntiVirus, refer to the following article:
If you have a paid AVG AntiVirus subscription, removing the app from your device does not automatically cancel your subscription. For more information about canceling your subscription, refer to the following article:
Uninstall using another method
- On the Home screen of your device, tap the Google Play Store icon to open the store.
- Search for
AVG AntiVirusand select the relevant option from the search results.
- Tap Uninstall, then Uninstall again to confirm uninstallation.
These steps can differ slightly depending on your device model, Android version, and vendor customizations.
- Open your device Settings and go to Apps.
- Select AVG AntiVirus.
- Tap Force stop, then OK to confirm.
- Open Storage, then tap Clear data and Clear cache.
- Tap the back arrow to return to the App info screen. Select Uninstall, then tap OK to confirm.
Uninstallation is not available on some Sony devices, as Sony may install the AVG Protection Xperia app at the system level. If you do not see the Uninstall option on your device, we recommend you select Disable.
AVG AntiVirus is now uninstalled from your Android device.
For instructions on how to reinstall AVG AntiVirus, refer to the following article:
If you have a paid AVG AntiVirus subscription, removing the app from your device does not automatically cancel your subscription. For more information about canceling your subscription, refer to the following article:
- AVG AntiVirus 6.x for Android
- AVG Protection 6.x for Xperia
- Google Android 5.0 (Lollipop, API 21) or higher