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Downloading Apps and games from Google Play Store
You can download apps and games from the Google Play store to the TV, just like you do with
smartphones and tablets.
About paid apps
There are free apps and paid apps in the Google Play store. To purchase a paid app, a prepaid Google Play gift
card code or credit card information is required. You can purchase a Google Play gift card from various
retailers.
Enter Google play store by activating the Play Store icon on the Android home screen. Then select an app or
game you want to download, then install the app. The app will start downloading. After downloading the app
is automatically installed. Its icon appears in the Android home screen allowing you to launch it.
To delete an app
Highlight the app and press and hold the OK key on the remote control. The option to uninstall will appear.
Highlight uninstall and press the OK key. The app will be deleted.
Internet Browser, APK Files & App Installer
This Android home screen does not come with a pre-installed Internet browser. To install a browser of your
preference and choice go to the google app store where a number of different internet browsers are available
to download to the TV.
What is an APK File
An APK file is an app created for Android. Some apps come pre-installed on Android devices, while other apps
can be downloaded from Google Play. Apps downloaded from Google Play are automatically installed on your
device, while those downloaded from other sources must be installed manually.
One of the differences between the Android operating system and other operating systems is that Android
allows you to freely install third party apps. While apps downloaded from the Google Play store are installed
automatically, app installers downloaded outside Google Play are saved as .APK files and must be installed
manually.
When you download an APK file, it is automatically recognized by the Android operating system. However, in
order to install an unverified app, you may need to change the default security settings on your Android device
to allow the installation of third party apps. To do this in the Android home screen press the MENU key on the
remote control to open the Android Settings. Scroll down to
Security & restrictions
and press OK on the remote
control.
Unknown sources
will be highlighted, press OK to turn on. Press EXIT on the remote twice to get back
to home screen.
If you've downloaded an APK file from the web, you can find it in your Downloads folder on the home screen.
