In this article, you will learn how to install the HEIMDAL Agent on Android devices.
1. Installing the Thor Mobile Security app
2. Activating the HEIMDAL license key using the Android setup email
3. Functionality of the Thor Mobile Security app
2. Activating the HEIMDAL license key using the Android setup email
3. Functionality of the Thor Mobile Security app
INSTALLING THE THOR MOBILE SECURITY app
1. Open Google Play Store, search for the Thor Mobile Security App, and tap Install.
2. After the installation, open the app, tap Next, followed by I have a license key / Try it for 30 days.
3. Insert the HEIMDAL license key and tap Activate / Start Trial.
4. Your Heimdal Thor Mobile app should be installed and running.
ACTIVATING THE HEIMDAL LICENSE KEY USING THE ANDROID SETUP EMAIL
1. Prior to activating your Thor Mobile Security app using the Android setup email, you need to log in to the HEIMDAL Dashboard (from any device), access the Guide -> Your HS Activation Key tab, and press the Send email button.
2. From the Android device where you want to activate, you need to open the received email (which is sent to the HEIMDAL Dashboard account that is requesting the Android setup email) and click the link inside the email.
2. From the Android device where you want to activate, you need to open the received email (which is sent to the HEIMDAL Dashboard account that is requesting the Android setup email) and click the link inside the email.
3. You get redirected to a HEIMDAL Security page where you can click the Activate button.
4. After hitting the Activate button, you'll get redirected to the End User License Agreement of the installation wizard. Pressing Next will activate the app (without the need to input the license key manually).
IMPORTANT
In order for the Thor Mobile Security app to get activated using this method, you need to have it opened before action on the email, but without pressing the other options, such as "I have a license key" or any of the others.
In order for the Thor Mobile Security app to get activated using this method, you need to have it opened before action on the email, but without pressing the other options, such as "I have a license key" or any of the others.
FUNCTIONALITY OF THE THOR MOBILE SECURITY app
Once opening the Thor Mobile Security App, if you click on the three access lines, the following menu will appear:
1. Threat Prevention
A. Home
You can securely scan your device at the preferred time - On the DarkLayer guard option you are able to check your activity -and all the prevented attacks ( Click on View Activity)- The VectorN Detection will show you how high is the risk of infection on your mobile. If you need more details just click on View Activity.
B. DarkLayer Guard
This option will show you ( as in the Dashboard) all the Prevented attacks from your device. Also, you are able to check the list of Blocked domains ( and the specific time when they were blocked) and Whitelist the ones that you want to keep using.
C. Vector-N Detection
You can check the current risk level from your device- Below, the Thor Mobile App will show you the Patterns that were found, the Risk level for each one, and the Date when they appeared.
2. Next-Gen Antivirus
A. Home
You are able to scan your device anytime ( keeping your system always safe)- Below, the Threat Center is split into two options: Infections and Exclusions.
By clicking on the Infections option you will see a list categorized by the names of the files and the date when they appeared. The Exclusion list shows all the names of the files that have been excluded.
3. Settings
This view allows you to select the preferred options for your device. You are able to enable/ disable anytime each one of the modules. On the General Settings, you can choose to Download updates only using Wi-Fi and also receive notifications every time your device is compromised.
4. License Key
After your 30 days Trial, you can insert the license key provided by Heimdal.
5. Contact Support
The App will provide you with our email address (corpsupport@heimdalsecurity.com) and you can contact us for further assistance.
