In this article, you will learn how to install the HEIMDAL Agent on Android devices.
Installing the HEIMDAL Agent (on Android)
1. Open Google Play Store, search for the Thor Mobile Security App and tap Install.
2. After the install, 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.
Functionality of the HEIMDAL Agent Mobile app
Once opening the Thor Mobile App, if you click on the three access lines, the following menu will appear:
1. Threat Prevention 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.
a. DarkLayer Guard View
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.
b. Vector-N Detection View
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
Home View
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 being 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 our email address (corpsupport@heimdalsecurity.com) and you can contact us for further assistance.
