Downloading applications
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Downloading applications from Google Play™
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications,
games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications.
Before you start downloading from Google Play, make sure that you have a
working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. For
more information, see
Updating your device on page 48.
To use Google Play, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play may not be available
in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1
From the
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Play Store
.
3
Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the
search function.
4
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device
in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application and also change their
status by tapping the application under
Settings
>
Apps
.
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google
Play™, you can download applications directly from other websites by following
the relevant download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Download
applications only from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any
questions or concerns.
If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can
allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™. Changes made by the owner
affect all other users.
To enable or disable the downloading of applications from other sources
1
From your
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Lock screen & security
.
3
Tap the
Unknown sources
slider.
4
Tap
OK
.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device
in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application and also change their
status by tapping the application under
Settings
>
Apps
.
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