You can uninstall Malwarebytes for Android from the Malwarebytes app, the device's settings, or the Google Play Store. This article explains how to uninstall through Google Play Store, or within the app itself.
Before you uninstall Malwarebytes for Android, you may need to deactivate the app as a device administrator. Device administrator is an Android feature that grants an app administrator privileges and prevents the app from being uninstalled.
Use Google Play to uninstall Malwarebytes for Android
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- In the search bar, type "Malwarebytes".
- From the results, tap Malwarebytes Mobile Security.
- Tap Uninstall.
- Confirm that you want to uninstall Malwarebytes. Tap OK to uninstall the app.
Uninstall Malwarebytes within the app itself
- Open Malwarebytes on your Android device.
- Tap the Menu
icon in the top-left of the screen. - Under General, tap Uninstall Malwarebytes.
- Tap the box which best describes why you wish to uninstall Malwarebytes.
- Tap Uninstall.
- Confirm that you want to uninstall Malwarebytes. Tap OK to uninstall the app.
If you have uninstalled Malwarebytes for Android Premium and need to transfer your subscription to a new device, see how to Install Malwarebytes for Android.
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