Getting started with Android Market™
Open Android Market™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse
these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application
or game and send feedback on it.
To use Android Market™, you need to have a Google™ account. See
Android Market™ may not be available in all countries or regions
To open Android Market™
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Market
.
Payment options
When you download paid applications from Android Market™, your purchase is handled
through Google Checkout™. In some cases, you can download free trial versions of
applications through Android Market™, but if you want to continue using the application,
the download and payment of the full version must be made through the manufacturer's
website.
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Google Checkout™
– Google Checkout™ is an online payment processing service. It
offers, for example, information about your purchase history and gives you protection from
credit card fraud by not giving your full credit card number to the vendor. You can use your
Google™ account to log in to Google Checkout™ from your phone. If you do not have a
Google Checkout™ account, you can sign up for a new account from your phone. Payment
can be made with a credit, debit, or gift card. Some vendors may also accept payment
through your phone billing account.
It may not be possible to buy applications through Android Market™ in all countries or regions.
Downloading from Android Market™
You can download all kinds of applications from Android Market™, including free
applications. If you pay for an application through Google Checkout™, the application is
tied to your Google™ account so that it can be installed an unlimited amount of times on
any device.
Before you download applications
Before you start downloading from Android Market™, make sure that you have a working
Internet connection.
Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content to
your phone. Contact your operator for more information.
To download a free application
1
In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or
by using the search function.
2
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
3
If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of
any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read this
screen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affected if
you proceed. Tap
OK
if you agree, or
Cancel
if you wish to cancel the download.
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