Scanner upgraded in Anti-virus Dr.Web Light 12.0.2 for Android

December 16, 2021

Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web has updated its free Anti-virus Dr.Web Light for Android to version 12.0.2. Changes and fixes have been introduced to improve the scanner's performance.

Now the application displays an access permission prompt for all files so that devices powered by newer Android versions are scanned and protected.

Furthermore, an issue preventing the contents of certain directories from being displayed in the custom scan file browsing dialogue has been resolved.

The update also incorporates a number of minor fixes and upgrades. The Dr.Web Light for Android user guide has also been brought up to date..

Anti-virus Dr.Web Light for Android will be updated to the new version automatically. If automatic updates are disabled on your device, you need to go to Google Play, choose Anti-virus Dr.Web Light on the application list, and tap "Update".

Dr.Web for Android has scored over 140 million downloads on Google Play alone! Every month, our malware researchers discover a multitude of malicious applications, add thousands of websites to the non-recommended list, analyse millions of files and links, and support our customers 24/7.