# WatchGuard Mobile Security

> Protect your Corporate Android devices with WatchGuard Mobile Security

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pandasecurity.androidprotection](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pandasecurity.androidprotection)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pandasecurity.androidprotection`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Panda Security
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 77,266
- **Rating:** 3.77 / 5 (195 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.13.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-16
- **First published:** 2017-05-08
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pandasecurity.androidprotection)
- **Website:** [http://www.pandasecurity.com](http://www.pandasecurity.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-trust-center/privacy-policy](https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-trust-center/privacy-policy)

## Description

**WatchGuard Mobile Security** is a lightweight yet powerful Android application designed to protect your corporate smartphones and tablets from malware and theft. As part of the WatchGuard Endpoint Security suite, it offers centralized, cloud-based antivirus protection that can perform scheduled or on-demand scans, minimizing data usage by updating via Wi-Fi or on demand.

Beyond antivirus safeguards, the app provides robust anti-theft features including GPS device tracking, remote locking, wiping, and an automatic photo capture of unauthorized users (theft snap). These features help ensure data privacy and device security with minimal impact on device battery life. The application requires Android 5.0 or later and a valid WatchGuard Endpoint Security license to operate. It's an essential tool for businesses looking to enhance their mobile security posture effectively and efficiently.

## Rankings

- #248,109 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.pandasecurity.androidprotection.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's corporate antivirus capabilities and general security features, with some positive feedback. However, multiple reviews highlight issues such as annoying persistent notifications, unreliable remote lock and anti-theft functions, problems with QR code scanning for activation, and problematic activation instructions. Additionally, some users report internet connectivity disruptions and the app not running effectively in the background.

### Pros

- Effective corporate antivirus protection
- General user satisfaction indicated by positive reviews
- Provides multiple security features

### Cons

- Persistent and annoying notifications that cannot be turned off
- Unreliable or non-functional remote lock and anti-theft features
- Issues with QR code scanning for activation due to camera distortion
- Activation instructions and links are unavailable or incorrect
- App sometimes disrupts internet connectivity and background operation

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pandasecurity.androidprotection)