The app provides solutions for your mobile as an antivirus, save browsing and anti-theft protection.
As numbers of stolen or lost phones increase, you better get good software that can help you to track your lost device and protect you from malware.
The McAfee Mobile Security
MacFee is one of the well-known security softwares which protects your PC and mobile device from malware, phishing, and device theft. The McAfee Mobile Security, is the mobile version of McAfee desktop software and it comes with the same features to safeguard your mobile. Even though McAFee has a free seven-day trial, you will need to upgrade to $ 30 per year offer to take advantage of the anti-theft ,Wi-Fi feature security and more. Plus, this package offers you app locking, safe web browsing,guest mode, ads free in apps, Call & SMS Filter, lock device, and phone support.
How Does It Work?
Once you have downloaded and installed the software, the app will ask to verify your mobile number and set your 6-digit PIN the first time you use it. Furthermore, the McAFee Mobile Security can scan malicious websites, lock sensitive content or messages and can remove unwanted files or monitor your data usage for instance. It has multiple anti-theft features easy to use. It enables you to remotely control your phone and wipe your information, track your phone ,sound a remote alarm and prevent strangers from uninstalling your security McAFee app without your PIN.
For instance, if you have lost your phone the S.O.S feature will automatically save the last location of your gadget before your battery drains out. Plus, the Anti-Theft feature will capture a snapshot of the thief when he fails 3 times to open your phone , and sends the picture to your email. Therefore, with this information, you can hand it to the police for further investigations in order to get back your phone.
How To Install It?
If you have not installed the McAFee software on any other device, follow these steps for Android phones. Also, don’t forget to activate your McAFee account with a McAFee Product key.
- Go to “Google Play store” and type “ McAFee.
- You will see McAFee Mobile Security, click on the “install” button.
- Once installation is completed, open the app “McAFee Mobile Security” and search for “Find Device” or “Back up”
- Type your email address in order to complete the registration process with McAFee and click on “next” button.
- At this point, create your McAFee account.
- Create a 6-digit password.
- Return to dashboard and click on the top right of the screen (orange circle)
- Select the security question and type your password
- Choose 2 questions, give their answers and click on the “save” button.
- Click on “ Activate/uninstall protection” ,then press the “activate” button and click on “finish”.
If you have already installed McAFee in your desktop and you want to add your Android phone to the protection do the following:
- Use the device in which you have done the installation of MaCFee and go to “My Account”
- Click on the (+) tab to add a new device.
- Select the image of the phone and click on the send link option.
- Click the type of OS. Eg: Android
- Choose McAFee LiveSafe Mobile Security and click on next.
- Select how you want to download the link , click on the link and verify your device.
- Tap Download and install it.
- Complete the installation and activation process.
Can I Track My Lost Laptop Too?
Depending on the package you have purchased you can add different devices on the app to protect and track. However, if you haven’t bought any McAFee software, you still have chances to find your lost laptop. For instance you can enable GPS tracking to locate your Windows laptop. Check our guide on how to track a lost windows 10 pc or tablet tips for in depth information. Last but not least, depending on what type of laptop model you have, there are different steps to follow. Our article on how to track a stolen laptop shows you the actions to take.
