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In previous posts<\/a>, we discovered a lot of interesting things that help you get as much protection as possible out of our products for your desktop and laptop computers<\/a> that are running Windows. But our mobile products have been continuously developing for the last several years. As the number of users who prefer Kaspersky Internet Security for Android<\/a> is constantly increasing, we hope answering some of the most frequent questions will be helpful to a lot of people.<\/p>\n

Kaspersky Internet Security for Android is restricted to the one mobile OS. You will not be able to install this product on a smartphone or tablet with a different OS or on versions of Android prior to 2.3. There are no current versions of Kaspersky mobile security products for Symbian or Blackberry. As for Windows Phone and iOS, you can stay well-protected using Kaspersky Safe Browser<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Obtaining the license for Kaspersky Internet Security for Android<\/h2>\n

The product features three different licensing plans. First, you can purchase it in the Kaspersky Lab online store<\/a>. In such a case, you will receive a traditional activation code that will give you a year of access to all the application\u2019s functions. With Kaspersky Internet Security Multi-Device<\/a>, licensing works the same way. The activation code is not linked to the device, so it can be reused when you reinstall the application on other smartphones.<\/p>\n

You also have the option of purchasing the application at Google Play<\/a> when signed in to your Google account. If you prefer this method, no actual activation code will be sent to you. To start using the application, just download the app under your account and install it; your license will be picked up from the server. If you need to reinstall the app or switch to a different smartphone, the installer file will be available in your account.<\/p>\n

98% of modern mobile threats target Android. For iOS and WP8, you can stay adequately protected with Kaspersky Safe Browser<\/div>\n

The third option for purchasing a mobile product license is called \u201cquick purchase\u201d; it is only available for devices with a SIM card, and only in select countries, but is very popular in certain regions. Users who prefer this method extend the license on a month-by-month basis. The only action needed from the user is tapping a button in the application\u2019s interface; after this, the app will be activated automatically. When you tap the button, the smartphone sends a premium rate text message. After a certain amount has been deducted from your mobile phone balance, your cellphone processes a return message with the new license properties.<\/p>\n

It sometimes happens that a payment will be made, but the application won\u2019t activate\u2014or it could even be impossible to complete the payment, at all. This is typically due to your plan not covering the sending or receiving of texts to or from premium numbers. The algorithm doesn\u2019t work properly in that case.<\/p>\n

If this happens and you have been charged for the license, contact Kaspersky Lab tech support. Provide your mobile phone number and the IMEI of your device to get the license you paid for. If you haven\u2019t yet been charged, try using an alternative method of purchase, or contact your carrier to enable text communication with short numbers.<\/p>\n

A frequently asked question is why the application version in Google Play differs from the one on the Kaspersky Lab website. The installation files in Google Play are indeed not synchronized with our website. It may seem to be more convenient now to purchase the application on our website because the Google Play versions may also be activated using activation codes. However, in the near future, freshly released versions of the product will be available simultaneously in the app store and on the Kaspersky Lab website.<\/p>\n

Important features of Kaspersky Internet Security for Android<\/h2>\n

And now a few words about some issues that you may face when using the product. The main concept in the application\u2019s architecture is probably the secret code. Here is a Knowledge Base article that gives some details about the secret code: http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/10215<\/a>. Briefly, the secret code is a tool that protects your anti-virus and your data from unauthorized users who can get your phone.<\/p>

The secret code is a tool that protects your data from unauthorized users who can get your phone. #Android #security<\/p>Tweet<\/a><\/blockquote>\n

Here are some things you should also remember:<\/p>\n