# McAfee® Security for Metro® > Award winning mobile security & protection for Metro by T-Mobile customers Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wsandroid.suite.metropcs](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wsandroid.suite.metropcs) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.wsandroid.suite.metropcs` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Metro by T-Mobile - **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY - **Downloads:** 3,529,674 - **Rating:** 4.76 / 5 (23,820 ratings) - **Version:** 10.5.1.9 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-10 - **First published:** 2019-06-27 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 150 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-09 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wsandroid.suite.metropcs) - **Website:** [http://www.mcafee.com](http://www.mcafee.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mcafee.com/common/privacy/english/index.htm](https://www.mcafee.com/common/privacy/english/index.htm) ## Description McAfee® Security for Metro® offers comprehensive mobile security and privacy protection tailored for Metro by T-Mobile customers. This powerful extension safeguards multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, Macs, and PCs, providing robust defense against malware, spyware, viruses, phishing, and data leaks. Key features include Safe Browsing to block malicious websites, Wi-Fi and system scanners that alert you when connecting to unsecured networks, and a personalized Protection Score to help you understand and enhance your online safety. Additionally, identity protection features monitor up to 10 personal data points such as email addresses, ID numbers, and bank cards to quickly alert you of breaches and help secure your information. With real-time protection powered by McAfee’s AccessibilityService API, you can surf the internet confidently and securely anytime, anywhere. ## Rankings - #30,998 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `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.CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS` - `com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `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.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.samsung.android.iap.permission.BILLING` - `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO` - `com.wsandroid.suite.metropcs.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.wsandroid.suite.metropcs.permission.DIALOG_CLOSED` - `com.wsandroid.suite.metropcs.permission.NOTIFICATION` - `com.wsandroid.suite.metropcs.permission.VSM_ADAPTER_EVENTS` - `com.wsandroid.suite.metropcs.permission.VSM_EVENTS` - `org.ntpsync.permission.GET_TIME` ## Review summary Users largely praise McAfee Security for Metro for strong protection of Wi‑Fi, devices, and data and for reliable performance. They describe it as safe, effective, and trustworthy. However, recurring issues center on onboarding and setup (account creation and finding/activating settings) and occasional stability problems where the app may turn off or behave inconsistently. Overall sentiment is positive with notable but manageable setup and reliability frustrations. ### Pros - Provides strong security by protecting home Wi‑Fi, installed apps, and personal data. - Keeps users safer and offers peace of mind regarding online privacy. - Reliably performs well; reviewers describe it as works great/beautifully and excellent. - Users find the service dependable and trustworthy. - Overall positive sentiment with clear appreciation for the protection features. ### Cons - Onboarding/setup challenges: users report difficulty creating accounts and trouble enabling or locating the correct settings. - Intermittent reliability concerns: some reviews mention the app turning off or not staying active. ## Similar extensions and apps - [McAfee® Security for T-Mobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wsandroid.suite.tmobile) — 29,052,824 users, 4.79 / 5 - [Metro Protection](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.metro.protection) — 26,450 users, 4.09 / 5 - [Seguridad Dispositivo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wsandroid.suite.movistares) — 120,043 users - [McAfee Security: Antivirus VPN](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wsandroid.suite) — 80,526,979 users, 4.73 / 5 - [MobileSHIELD](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fsecure.ms.celcomdigi) — 11,171 users - [Seguridad Total de McAfee](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wsandroid.suite.movistarua) — 36,093 users - [Quick Heal MobiSMART](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.quickheal.platform.mobismart) — 4,087 users - [Brightspeed Security by McAfee](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wsandroid.suite.brightspeed) — 3,108 users, 3.30 / 5 - [MProtectt - Safe Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.protectt.mobile.appsecurity) — 18,325 users - [Seguridad Total de McAfee](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wsandroid.suite.movistarcol) — 7,476 users - [MTF Shield - Mobile Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mtftech.mtfshield) — 62 users - [Seguridad Total de McAfee](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wsandroid.suite.movistarar) — 23,003 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wsandroid.suite.metropcs)