Hi! I see you're experiencing an issue with Avast Secure Browser's automatic scan showing a "can't connect to server" pop-up on your Android device. Let's get to the bottom of this so your scans run smoothly.

To start, I want to clarify a few things to help narrow down the cause:
1. Does this error happen every time you try to run the automatic scan, or intermittently?
2. Are you connected to a stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data) when the error appears?
3. Have you updated Avast Secure Browser and the Avast Security app recently?
4. Have you tried restarting your device after the issue began?

Meanwhile, here are some steps you can try to resolve this:

Step 1: Check Internet Connection
- Ensure your Android device is connected to the internet and the connection is stable.
- Try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data to see if the scan connects properly on either.

Step 2: Update Avast Apps
- Go to the Google Play Store and check if there are updates available for Avast Secure Browser and Avast Security. An outdated version might have trouble communicating with servers.

Step 3: Clear Avast App Cache
- On your Android device, go to Settings > Apps > Avast Security.
- Tap Storage and then Clear Cache.
- This can resolve temporary glitches affecting server communication.

Step 4: Check Date & Time Settings
- Incorrect date/time on your device can cause secure connection errors.
- Go to Settings > System > Date & Time and make sure "Automatic date & time" is enabled.

Step 5: Restart Your Device
- Sometimes a simple reboot can refresh the network and app states.

If these don't resolve the issue, it might be related to Avast server connectivity or app permissions. In that case, I can guide you through checking permissions or deeper network settings.

Could you please try these and let me know if the scan can connect to the server afterward? If not, feel free to share any changes or additional error details you see. That way, I can assist you further.

Are you ready to proceed?

As I sad everything works except for enabling automatic scan Everything else works perfectly.

Thanks for clarifying that everything works except enabling the automatic scan because you get a "can't connect to server" pop-up. Since the rest of Avast Secure Browser is functioning well, it seems like the automatic scan feature specifically is having trouble communicating with the server. Let's focus on that.

Here’s what I recommend next for your Android device, version 10, using WebKit:

1. Check App Permissions for Avast Security:
Sometimes, if the app lacks specific permissions (like network access or background data usage), automatic tasks like scheduled scans cannot connect to Avast servers.
- Go to Settings > Apps > Avast Security
- Tap Permissions or App permissions
- Ensure permissions related to Network, Storage, and Background Data are enabled.

2. Disable Battery Optimization for Avast Security:
On Android, battery optimization can restrict background network activity, which may block automatic scans from connecting to servers.
- Open Settings > Apps > Avast Security > Battery
- Choose Battery optimization (you may need to tap on "Advanced")
- Find Avast Security and set it to Not optimized or Allow background activity

3. Check Avast Servers Status:
Sometimes Avast's scan servers might be temporarily down or experiencing issues. You can check Avast’s server status or official social media for any outage notifications.

4. Reset Avast Security App Data:
Resetting the app data can clear any corrupted configs related to automatic scans without uninstalling the entire app.
- Go to Settings > Apps > Avast Security > Storage
- Tap Clear Data or Clear Storage (Note: This might reset your app’s settings, so you’ll have to reconfigure preferences afterward)

5. Reconfigure Automatic Scan Schedule:
After clearing app data, open Avast Security, set up the automatic scan schedule again, and see if the "can't connect to server" error still appears.

If none of these work, there may be a more specific issue with how the automatic scan feature communicates over your network or your Avast account.

Would you like me to guide you through these permission and battery settings steps now? And did you already try updating or reinstalling Avast Security recently? This info can help me tailor the next best steps.

—Also, just for your info, Avast has known some issues where scheduled tasks revert or show errors due to app settings or optimization features on Android, so these permission and battery settings are often key fixes3.

Why won't automatic scan work on Avast Secure Browser?

Thanks for your question about why automatic scan might not work on Avast Secure Browser on your Android device running version 10 with WebKit. Based on what you’ve told me and information from Avast support, here are the key reasons and solutions to why the automatic scan feature may not work properly:

1. Server Connectivity Issues:
The automatic scan feature needs to communicate with Avast servers to check for updated virus definitions and scan results. If there’s a network issue, firewall, or app permission restricting this, the scan can fail with “can’t connect to server” errors.

2. App Permissions and Background Restrictions:
Android’s battery optimization and app permission settings can block Avast Security from running background tasks like automatic scans or accessing the internet in the background. This can stop the scan from starting or communicating correctly.

3. Outdated or Corrupt App Data:
If Avast Security’s app data or cache becomes corrupt, it can interrupt scheduled scans. Clearing the app cache or resetting app data can often fix this.

4. Issue with Scheduled Scan Configuration:
Sometimes automatic scan scheduling can fail due to improper configuration or bugs in the app. Reconfiguring your scan schedule after clearing app data can help.

5. Temporary Avast Server-side Problems:
Rarely, Avast’s servers might have temporary outages or maintenance affecting scanning services. Checking Avast’s official status updates may reveal this.

Recommended next steps for you:
- Double-check Avast Security app permissions (especially network and background data) and disable any battery optimization for Avast Security to allow background processing.
- Clear the Avast Security app cache (Settings > Apps > Avast Security > Storage > Clear Cache). If needed, clear app data but be prepared to set it up again.
- Reconfigure the automatic scan schedule after these adjustments.
- Check your internet connection is stable and without restrictive firewalls.
- See if Avast’s servers are currently operating normally.

For more detailed troubleshooting including repair steps and configuration, you can refer directly to Avast support here: How to troubleshoot common issues with Avast Secure Browser and the Avast community thread about automated scan issues here.

If you'd like, I can help you step-by-step with the permissions, clearing cache, or scan configuration now. How would you like to proceed? Are there any new details you can share about when the error occurs exactly?