Armor For Android (Updated)

Originally I wrote a blog post about Armor For Android in the context that it would be easy to remove. But it has come to my attention that some newer versions of this rogue require a bit more complicated removal then just uninstalling the app.

Now, I say that it's a bit more complicated, but most users will be able to do this.

But first, a bit of a summation: Armor For Android is an example of more types of malware moving to the android platform. While rogue antivirus software often affects only Windows, this rogue is on Android.

The revised removal steps follow:

Step #1: Go to Settings.

Step #2: Now go to Location and Security. This might also just be called Security depending on the version of Android you are running.

Step #3: Tap on Select Device Administrators, which might just be called Device Administrators.

Step #4: Uncheck or Deactivate Armor For Android.

Step #5: Go back to the settings menu.

Step #6: Go to Applications.

Step #7: Press Manage Applications.

Step #8: Find the app.

Step #9: Press the app and choose to uninstall it.

This removal guide works for both variants of the app. Although it should be noted that the one that costs $1.99 for the weekly subscription is the rogue. It has recently come to my attention that the rogue is based off a legitimate app going by the same name. The real app costs $29.95 for a lifetime subscription.

So, the difference between the two is price and the fact that the you can find the real app on the Google Play Store.

Thank you for reading. I invite readers to comment with any questions or comments.