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Google Play
Google Play, formerly known as the Android Market, is a digital application
distribution platform, which provides a world of applications and games, and
allows users to browse and download music, magazines, books, games, and
applications.
Accessing Google Play
From the central
Home
screen, touch the
Play Store
.
Alternatively, touch
Launcher
>
Play Store
.
Note
: You need a Google account to use the
Play Store
.
Adding a Google account in your phone
1.
Touch
Launcher
>
Settings
>
Accounts & sync
>
ADD ACCOUNT
>
.
2.
Create a new Google account, or sign in if you already have one, according
to the
Add account
wizard. Your phone is now ready to use with
Gmail
,
Play
store
, etc.
Downloading an application from Google play
You can download a variety of applications, which are available either for free or
at a cost. You need to have a working internet connection to download from
Google play, which may incur data traffic charges.
1.
Find an application you are interested in by browsing through the categories,
or by using the search function.
2.
Touch the item to view its description, and follow the instructions to
complete the installation or purchase.