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Avira USSD Exploit Blocker on Windows Pc

Developed By: AVIRA

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 4.864 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0
Size 248.5 KB
Release Date May 02, 13
Category Tools Apps

What's New:
Includes German language support.No longer requires permissions.Fixed usability issue on devices with small screens. [see more]

Description from Developer:
This app protects you from the dirty USSD hack, which could erase your SIM card or even execute a factory reset if you visit a malicious web page, either through a bad link or QR c... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Avira USSD Exploit Blocker and install on Windows PC. Avira USSD Exploit Blocker is free Tools app, developed by AVIRA. Latest version of Avira USSD Exploit Blocker is 1.0, was released on 2013-05-02 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000. Overall rating of Avira USSD Exploit Blocker is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 4,864 users, 384 users had rated it 5*, 3,410 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Avira USSD Exploit Blocker on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Avira USSD Exploit Blocker on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Avira USSD Exploit Blocker on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Avira USSD Exploit Blocker using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Avira USSD Exploit Blocker" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Avira USSD Exploit Blocker on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Avira USSD Exploit Blocker" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.

Download Avira USSD Exploit Blocker 1.0 on Windows PC – 248.5 KB

This app protects you from the dirty USSD hack, which could erase your SIM card or even execute a factory reset if you visit a malicious web page, either through a bad link or QR code. Any smartphone running Android 4.1 or earlier may be vulnerable to an unwanted USSD wipe.

How it works
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When you click on a web link or scan a QR code, Android will open a dialog with a list of apps that you can choose from to complete the action. Select ‘Avira USSD Exploit Blocker’ and set it as the default.

Protecting your phone from the USSD Android exploit is that simple!


What is a USSD code anyway?
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USSD codes are keypad commands that can be used to access a variety of phone functions, from checking minutes to accessing expert controls. USSD commands typically contain a mixture of numbers, stars and pound signs.
Includes German language support.
No longer requires permissions.
Fixed usability issue on devices with small screens.