Total Defense Mobile Security works on any device running Android 5.0 and up. An active internet connection is required for in-the-cloud threat scanning.
- Navigate to the Google Play Store and install the "Total Defense Mobile Security" application.
- After installation, open the application.
- Tap the box to agree to our subscription agreement and tap on "Continue"
- Next, sign into your Total Defense account or create a new one if you are a new user.
- Tap "Get Started"
- Tap "Activate"
- Scroll down and tap on "Total Defense Mobile Security"
- Tap on the switch in the top right and tap "OK".
Then, go back to the Total Defense app
- Tap "Scan Now"
- Tap "Allow" to allow these permissions
- Tap "Got It"
- Tap "Activate"
- Tap "Allow"
- Tap "Turn On"
- Tap "Activate" in the bottom right
- Set your pin to 4 digits that you'll easily remember. (You can always visit central.totaldefense.com to pull this pin up in case you forget it)
- Tap "Turn On"
- Tap "Allow" to allow the permission
- Congratulations! Your mobile device is protected by Total Defense!
More information: Mobile Security FAQs