Trojan Scanner protects your phone from trojans, adware, spyware, and other threats. Installation takes under a minute.
Quick install (recommended)
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Open Google Play on your Android device.
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Search Trojan Scanner and choose the app by Gridinsoft.
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Tap Install, then Open.
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When prompted, Allow access to files so the app can scan downloads and storage for threats.
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Tap Start scan to check your device right away.
Prefer a shortcut? You can also open the app’s Play Store page with a QR code
What permissions we ask for (and why)
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Files & media — lets Trojan Scanner scan downloads and folders for malicious items.

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Notifications (optional) — to alert you when a scan finishes or a threat is found.
You can change these anytime in Settings → Apps → Trojan Scanner → Permissions.
Keep it up to date
In Google Play → Trojan Scanner, tap Enable auto-update so you always have the latest fixes and threat definitions.
If install doesn’t start
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Stuck on “Pending” — pause other Play downloads, check storage space, and try again.
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Can’t find the app — confirm you’re using a standard Google account and you’re online.
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Play Protect warning — make sure the publisher is Gridinsoft and you’re on Google Play.
Next steps
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Review Settings to choose scan type, auto-updates, and how long to keep reports.
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See: Using Settings in Trojan Scanner (link to your settings article).
