How to install McAfee Security from Bell on my mobile device
- Downloading McAfee Security from Bell
To install McAfee® Security from Bell on your Android or BlackBerry mobile device, follow the steps below. This feature is available if you subscribe to McAfee Security from Bell Better or Best editions.
- On your computer, log in to MyBell and go to your Internet service page.
- In the More Features and Services section, select Download McAfee Security from Bell.
- Select the “+” sign near the top of the page.
- Select whether you want to install the software on a smartphone or tablet and then click Send Link.
- Select the product that you would like to install and click Next.
- Enter your mobile phone number or email address and select how you want to receive the download link.
Trying to install it on your computer?
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- Installing on a smartphone
- Open the text message or email from McAfee® and tap the link.
Note:
If during the download step you chose Give me the web address instead, then enter the URL in your smartphone’s browser.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Create a six-digit PIN. You will need this PIN to log in to the Mobile Security website to remotely manage your smartphone.
- Tap Register.
- Review your information and then tap Finish.
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- Installing on a tablet
- Open the email from McAfee® and write down the activation code.
- Tap the link to open the download page in your mobile browser.
Note:
If during the download step you chose Give me the web address instead, then enter the URL in your tablet’s browser.
- Select Download McAfee Mobile Security.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Enter your activation code and the email address where you received the confirmation email.
- Create a six-digit PIN. You will need this PIN to log in to the Mobile Security website to remotely manage your tablet.
- Tap Register.
- Review your information and then tap Finish.
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- Uninstalling
Android devices
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Location & Security.
- Tap Device Administrators.
- Deselect McAfee® Mobile Security.
- Go back to Settings.
- Tap Applications Settings.
- Tap Installed Applications/Manage Applications.
- Select McAfee Mobile Security.
- Tap Options. Select Uninstall or Remove.
Blackberry devices
- Highlight McAfee Mobile Security.
- Press the Menu key.
- Choose Delete.
- Restart your BlackBerry when prompted.
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