Shield: Antivirus Home Screen

Name: Shield: Antivirus Home Screen
Rating: 4.38 (177559 reviews)
Author: Bacchus Media

LiveBacchus Media1 app · 6.2M installsPersonalizationFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $4.99 - $47.99 per itemcom.applock.launcher

Secure your Android device with a free antivirus scanner and custom launcher.

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Total installs: 6,154,409
Installs / day: +3
Rating: 4.4★
Released: 4 Aug 2020
Last update: 30 Jun 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

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Top chart positions

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties Personal info, Files and docs, and App activity
Collects data Location, Personal info and 3 others
Data is not encrypted
You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

27 in 7 groups

7 Sensitive8 Notable12 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are using
Change device settings like screen brightness, ringtone or screen timeout
See which apps you use and how often, if you allow usage access

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive1

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive1

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherSensitive20

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps · SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Change device settings like screen brightness, ringtone or screen timeoutmodify system settings · WRITE_SETTINGS
See which apps you use and how often, if you allow usage accessupdate component usage statistics · PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Turn Bluetooth on or off and find and pair with nearby Bluetooth devicesaccess Bluetooth settings · BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Connect to or disconnect from Wi-Fi networks and change saved Wi-Fi settingsconnect and disconnect from Wi-Fi · CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Add, change or remove shortcuts and settings on your home screenwrite Home settings and shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Pull down or close the notification panel at the top of your screenexpand/collapse status bar · EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
Turn your phone's flashlight on and offcontrol flashlight · FLASHLIGHT
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Change your phone's home screen or lock screen wallpaperset wallpaper · SET_WALLPAPER
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Set how your wallpaper is sized on screenadjust your wallpaper size · SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS
See the shortcuts and settings on your home screenread Home settings and shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

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Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Protect your Android device with Shield Antivirus — a powerful free antivirus app, virus scanner, malware protection tool, and secure launcher in one. Scan for threats, improve privacy, and keep your phone secure with security tools built directly into your home screen. Shield combines mobile protection with a fast launcher experience, giving you quick access to scanning, app lock, privacy controls, secure search, and device tools from one convenient place. Core Features ► Free Antivirus & Virus Scanner Run fast security scans to help detect malware, spyware, Trojans, and suspicious apps. Keep your device protected with regularly updated scanning technology. ► Malware Protection & Security Tools Monitor potential threats, review installed apps, and improve device safety with a high accuracy virus cleaner and easy to use mobile security tools. ► Fast & Secure Smart Launcher Upgrade your default home screen with a clean, customizable launcher designed for speed and privacy. Access your essential security tools instantly through an interface built for efficiency. ► App Lock & Privacy Protection Secure your sensitive data. Protect private apps like Banking and Photos with a secure PIN lock for added privacy. ► WiFi Security Scanner Check public WiFi networks and identify potentially unsafe connections to help protect your personal information. Shield Pro Upgrade for a premium, ad-free experience and priority access to advanced threat definitions and enhanced device monitoring. Why Choose Shield Antivirus? ► Free antivirus for Android ► Virus scanner and malware scanner ► App lock and privacy protection ► Secure launcher with built-in tools ► Lightweight and easy to use ► Fast scans with low battery impact How to Get Started 1. Install Shield Antivirus 2. Set Shield as your default launcher 3. Run your first virus scan 4. Lock apps and customize your secure home screen Download Shield Antivirus today for free antivirus protection, malware scanning, privacy tools, WiFi security, and a secure Android launcher — all in one app.

What's new

We've fixed some bugs to help enhance your security features: 🔍 Antivirus scanner to protect your Android from viruses and malware 🔒 Lock any app on your phone with a pin code or fingerprint to prevent unauthorized access 🔎 WiFi protection scanner to detect network threats 🔍 Hide apps on your phone so they are invisible to everyone but you

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