How to activate the built-in antivirus on a Samsung phone

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to activate the built-in antivirus on a Samsung phone.

Device security is a malware (virus) scanner from McAfee that comes pre-installed on many Samsung smartphones.

How to activate the built-in antivirus on a Samsung phone

1. Open your phone's settings.
   
2. Open Device maintenance or Device care or Battery and device care.
   
3. Tap on Device security or Security or Device protection.
   
4. Tap on Activate or Turn on.
   

The antivirus is now activated.

Android

Related:

How to disable device security on a Samsung phone or tablet

References:

https://www.samsung.com/ca/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-phone-malware-protection/

https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-protect-your-galaxy-device-from-malware/