Trend Micro Mobile Security helps protect your Android device from malicious apps, unsafe websites, unwanted access, and privacy risks. This guide walks you through installing and activating the app quickly and smoothly.
📝 System Requirements
Before you begin, make sure your Android phone meets this system requirements to prevent installation failures and ensure a smooth setup process:
- Operating system: Android version 8.0 or higher
- Storage: at least 50 MB of free storage space.
- Internet connection: Wi‑Fi or mobile data
Watch this video tutorial for guidance on how to install Trend Micro Mobile Security, or follow the simple steps below
Step 1 - Download Trend Micro Mobile Security from Google Play
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Tap the Search bar and type Trend Micro Mobile Security, then tap the search icon (🔍).
- Tap Install.
- Once the installation completes, tap Open.
Step 2 - Review Privacy and Data Collection Notice
When you first open the app:
- You will see the Privacy and Data Collection notice.
- Read the information carefully.
- If you want to support app improvement, tap I agree to share usage data (this is optional).
- You may also allow personalized notifications.
- Tap Accept and Continue to proceed.
Step 3 - Activate Your Protection
- On the app’s main screen, tap Buy / Activate at the lower‑right corner.
- Tap “Sign in to Your Trend Micro Account”.
- Enter your Trend Micro Account email and password to proceed.
Step 4 - Confirm Your Protection Is Active
After activation, verify that:
- Your subscription status shows Protected.
- Features such as Security Scan, Web Guard, and Fraud Buster are enabled.
- The dashboard displays no things to fix.
- Otherwise, here's the link on how to setup Things to Fix After Running a Scan on Android
Step 5 - Install Trend Micro ScamCheck
Trend Micro ScamCheck is a mobile app that protects you from scams, deepfakes, unwanted calls, and spam messages. It uses advanced features to keep you safe from online threats on both Android and iOS devices.
- On your Android phone or tablet, scan or tap the QR code.
- Tap Install to download and install Trend Micro ScamCheck.
- Open the app, then:
- Tap Get started to explore ScamCheck features without logging in.
- Or tap Restore Subscription to sign in or redeem your subscription via Google Play Store.
- Once redeemed or signed in, your subscription will be activated automatically, or you can start your 30-day free trial.