[KB6563] Install ESET Mobile Security for Android from an APK file
Issue
- You purchased your ESET Mobile Security product from eset.com
- You were directed by Technical Support to download the APK installer file
Solution
- If you downloaded the installer (.apk file) to your computer, transfer it to your Android device using Bluetooth or USB. If you downloaded the installer directly to your Android device, continue to step 3.
- Press and hold the installer file link. Tap OK → Open.
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- If you see the unknown apps installation warning, tap Settings and tap the slider bar next to Allow from this source. (If you already have unknown sources enabled, skip to step 5)
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Earlier versions of Android
- Tap Install. If you are using Android 5, tap Next three times, then tap Install.
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- Tap Install when you are ready to continue.
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- Tap Open.
- Select your desired language and country and tap Next. By tapping Next, you agree to the terms of the End User License Agreement.
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- Select your preference for ESET LiveGrid, and the Customer Experience Improvement Program and then tap Next.
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- Tap Select your email address.
- If you already purchased a license, select the email address you entered when purchasing ESET Mobile Security. If you purchased your license through Google Play, select your gmail account. This is the email address that will receive password reset emails from ESET if you forget your security password and need to unlock your device.
- Tap OK.
Use another email address without syncing a new email account to your device.
- To use a different email address without adding the email account to your device, tap Next.
- Tap Cancel.
- Type your email address in the Email field.
If you already purchased a license, select the email address you entered when purchasing ESET Mobile Security. This is the email address that will receive password reset emails from ESET if you forget your security password and need to unlock your device.
- Tap Next.
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- Tap Start first scan to start scanning your device for malicious software and to close the Setup Wizard.
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- Review the information and tap Continue in the Allow access screen and tap Allow. If you do not tap Allow, ESET Mobile Security will not be able to scan your device for threats. If you receive the "Screen overlay detected" message, you must resolve the permissions settings issue before you finish this step.
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- If you have purchased a license, activate ESET Mobile Security for Android.
Last Updated: Jun 25, 2020
