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Uninstallation

ESET Mobile Security can be uninstalled using the Uninstall wizard available from the main menu in ESET Mobile Security.

1.Tap Menu hamburger_menu.

2.Tap Settings.

3.Tap Uninstall.

4.If Anti-Theft protection is activated, you will be prompted to type your ESET Mobile Security security PIN/Pattern or your fingerprint.

5.Tap Uninstall.

 

Alternatively, follow the steps below to manually uninstall the product:

Android 6 and earlier:

1.Tap the Launcher icon launcher on the Android home screen (or navigate to Home > Menu) and tap Settings > Security > Device administrators. Select ESET Mobile Security and tap Deactivate. Tap Unlock and enter your security PIN/Pattern. You can skip this step if the application is no longer defined as a Device administrator.

2.Go back to Settings and tap Manage apps > ESET Mobile Security > Uninstall.

Android 7 and later:

1.Go to Settings and tap Manage apps > ESET Mobile Security > Uninstall. If Anti-Theft protection is activated, you might be asked to deactivate Device administrator for ESET Mobile Security before uninstalling it.

Or

1.Tap hamburger_menu to open the main menu.

2.Select Settings.

3.Tap Uninstall.

4.Tap Uninstall again to confirm you decision.