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Verizon Protect Live

Verizon Consumer Group12 apps · 383.4M installsProductivityFreecom.securityandprivacy.android.verizon.vms

Enjoy device, data & identity protection with Digital Secure & Identity Secure.

Total installs
121,059,529
exact · Play shows 100,000,000+
Installs / day
—
measured after our second crawl (about a day)
Rating
4.4★
122.3K ratings · 16.3K reviews
Released
31 May 2017
9.4y ago
Last update
1 Oct 2026
v9.2.0-24 · 9d ago
Countries
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not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
118.3M138.7M159.1M179.6M200M10 Oct11 Oct11 Oct

Installs per day · last 30 days

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Change timeline

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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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We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

Top chart positions

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Permissions

33 in 11 groups
18 Sensitive9 Notable6 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
  • Use your camera to take photos and record videos
  • See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails
  • Read all text and picture messages stored on your phone or SIM card
  • Receive incoming picture messages and could read or delete them before you see them
Device & app historySensitive1

Access to which apps you run, system logs, and your web browsing history

  • See the websites you've visited and the bookmarks saved in your browserread your Web bookmarks and history · com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
ContactsSensitive1

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

  • See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emailsread your contacts · READ_CONTACTS
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
SMSSensitive4

Access to read, send, and edit your text messages

  • Read all text and picture messages stored on your phone or SIM cardread your text messages (SMS or MMS) · READ_SMS
  • Receive incoming picture messages and could read or delete them before you see themreceive text messages (MMS) · RECEIVE_MMS
  • Receive and read incoming text messages, including one-time login codesreceive text messages (SMS) · RECEIVE_SMS
  • Send text messages from your phone, which may cost you moneysend SMS messages · SEND_SMS
PhoneSensitive3

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

  • Call phone numbers without your input, which may cost you moneydirectly call phone numbers · CALL_PHONE
  • See your call history, including who you called, who called you, and whenread call log · READ_CALL_LOG
  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

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
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
StorageSensitive2

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
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA
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
OtherSensitive15

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
  • Add, change or delete your browser bookmarks and browsing historywrite web bookmarks and history · com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
  • Erase data saved by other apps on your phonedelete other apps' data · CLEAR_APP_USER_DATA
  • Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity · CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
  • Receive data sent to all devices on your Wi-Fi network, which uses more batteryallow Wi-Fi Multicast reception · CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
  • 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
  • Bring apps to the front or send them to the backgroundreorder running apps · REORDER_TASKS
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Turn automatic syncing on or off for your accounts, like contacts or emailtoggle sync on and off · WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
  • See sync history for your accounts, such as when and how much data syncedread sync statistics · READ_SYNC_STATS
  • Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

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
Verizon Protect is a comprehensive security app designed to enhance your mobile security and privacy protection. Whether browsing online, connecting to public Wi-Fi, or simply wanting an extra layer of device and identity security, Verizon Protect has you covered. Here’s how Verizon Protect, the Verizon security app, keeps you protected: • Safe Browsing: Avoid risky websites and potential online threats with our antivirus app features. Verizon Protect uses the AccessibilityService API to run in the background to read URLs of websites entered into third-party browsers, to help notify you of potential threats. • Malware Scan: Identify and remove viruses, malware and other suspicious software in photos, media and other files on your device. • Wi-Fi Scan: Scan any network with our built-in Wi-Fi scanner to ensure it’s encrypted and safe. • Identity theft protection: Proactively safeguard your identity with dark web monitoring, data broker removal, and more. With Digital Secure Premium*, you’ll get end-point security for your mobile devices, including: • Secure VPN: Ensure your Wi-Fi connection is secure, your location is disguised and your personal information stays private. • Dark Web Monitoring: Get alerted if your personal information is found on the dark web. • Security Advisor: Chat with an expert 24/7 to get guidance and security tips. • Protect More Devices: Stay protected with comprehensive digital security for Mac and Windows desktop computers. With Identity Secure*, you’ll get tools and services to help reduce the likelihood of identity theft, including: • Password and Identity Manager: Securely create and autofill your passwords across devices and operating systems. • Data Broker List Removal: Scan and request removal of your personal info from online databases that sell and trade data. • Social Media Monitoring: Monitor and get alerted of potential account takeover or reputation risks. • Locked Folder: Securely store your most important files with a 6-digit pin. • Identity Restoration Services: 24/7 access to restoration experts in case of identity theft. It’s your digital world. Keep it yours. Download Verizon Protect today! *Digital Secure Premium services and Identity Secure services require paid subscriptions, which can be added via this app or My Verizon Online.

What's new

Improved connectivity to maintain cellular data until you fully log into public Wi-Fi networks Easily import or export passkeys alongside your existing credentials

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