G DATA Mobile Security Android (MSA)

Uninstalling G DATA Mobile Security Android

Here you will learn how to uninstall MSA from your Android device.

Step 1: Deactivate device administrator for MSA

If the device administrator has been enabled (e.g. for anti-theft), you must first disable it for the app if you want to uninstall the app.

This is how you deactivate the device administrator for MSA.

1

On your Android device, open the settings.

2

Tap on Security or Location and Security.

Deactivate device administrator

3

Tab on Device admin apps.

You can search for Device admin apps or Device admin directly in the settings search.

Deactivate device administrator

4

Tap on the app "Mobile Security".

Deactivate device administrator

5

Tab on Deactivate this device admin app.

Deactivate device administrator

6

The device administrator for MSA is deactivated.

Deactivate device administrator

Step 2: Uninstalling MSA

If the device administrator for the MSA has been disabled, the app can be uninstalled now.

This is how you uninstall MSA.

1

On your Android device, open the settings.

2

Tab on Apps & notifications.

Uninstalling MSA

3

Tab on See all […​] apps.

Uninstalling MSA

4

Now search for the "Mobile Security" and tap on the app.

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5

Tab on Uninstall.

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6

Confirm that you want to uninstall the app by tapping OK. The app will now be uninstalled.

Uninstalling MSA