Basic Operations
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Find and Install an App
When you install apps from Google Play app and use them on your phone, they may require access to
your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions
or settings on your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust.
1. Tap
>
>
Play Store
.
2. When you open the Google Play Store app for the first time, the Terms of Service window will
appear. Tap
Accept
to continue.
3. Browse through the categories, find an item you
’re interested in, and tap the name.
Search for an app. Tap the Google Play search field
, enter the name or type of app you’re
looking for, and then tap
Search
on the keyboard.
4. Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews.
5. Tap
Install
(for free apps) or the price (for paid applications).
Note
: If you have not already done so, you will need to set up a payment method to purchase paid apps
from Google Play.
6. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal
information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions,
tap
Accept
(for free apps) or
Accept
and then
Buy
(for paid apps) to begin downloading and
installing the app.
If you have not already set up a payment method, tap
Continue
and then follow the prompts
to arrange payment and complete the purchase.
The selected app is downloaded and installed on your phone.
Warning: Read the notification carefully!
Be especially cautious with applications that have access to
many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you tap
OK
on this screen, you are responsible
for the results of using this item on your phone.
Tip
: Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automatically download updates,
after installing, tap >
Auto-update
.
Purchasing Applications
Purchase apps at your own risk. Sprint is not responsible for any harm to you or third parties resulting
from the use of purchased applications.
Request a Refund for a Paid App
If you are not satisfied with an app, you can ask for a refund within 15 minutes of the purchase. Your
credit card is not charged and the app is uninstalled from your phone.
If you change your mind, you can install the app again, but you can’t request a refund a second time.