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Trial subscription of McAfee Mobile Security activated, instead of a Paid subscription.

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You might be prompted to upgrade to a paid version of McAfee Mobile Security on your Android device, even though you think you have already upgraded.
This prompting can happen if you have mistakenly activated a trial subscription for McAfee Mobile Security instead of a paid subscription. Follow the steps in the Solution below, to revert to a paid subscription.
follow these steps to revert to a paid subscription:
NOTE: These steps might vary, depending on your Android device.

Step 1: Reset McAfee Mobile Security
-Open the Android Settings app.
-Select Apps or Applications (depending on your device).
-Select McAfee Mobile Security.
-Scroll down to Launch by default, and tap Clear data (or Clear defaults depending on your device).

Step 2: Resend the subscription link
-In your web browser, go to www.mcafee.com/activate.
-Tap My Account, Sign In.
-Type your email address and password, and then tap Log In.
-Tap My Account, Subscriptions.
-Tap Add Device, and then select the mobile device icon.
-Tap Send Link, select the device type and the subscription that you want to install, and then tap Next.
-Select Text it, or Email it, depending on how you want to receive the activation code.
-Type the email address or phone number, then select Text me, or Send email.
-Wait to receive an activation code.

Step 3: Activate McAfee Mobile Security
-Open McAfee security on your device.
-Tap the User icon at the top right of the screen, and then tap Got an activation code.
-Type the activation code you received, and wait for activation to complete.
-When you are prompted to create a six-digit PIN, type a PIN of your choice and tap OK.
-Tap the orange circle at the top right of the screen.
-Tap Set your security question, and then type the six-digit PIN that you created.
-Select two questions, provide a relevant answer for each, then tap Save.
-Tap Activate Uninstall Protection, tap Mcafee activate, and then tap Finish.​