Home screen & apps
• On a computer:
To find and manage apps from any
computer, go to http://play.google.com using your
Google™ account and password.
There, you can browse apps on the big screen,
manage your apps across multiple devices (like a
smartphone and tablet), and even set new apps to
download to your devices.
• Music, Books & Movies:
You can also use the Google
Play Store app to download “
• Help:
To get help and more, tap Menu in the top
right.
Apps from the web
You can get apps from online app stores using your
browser.
Tip:
Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some
may impact your smartphone’s performance—see
“
To let your smartphone install apps that are not from
Google Play, tap Apps
>
Settings
>
Security
and
check
Unknown sources
.
To download files from your browser, see “
Choose carefully
Apps are great. There's something for everyone. Play,
communicate, work, or have fun. But remember, choose
your apps carefully. Here are a few tips:
•
To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses from
affecting your smartphone or privacy, use apps from
trusted sites, like the Google Play™ Store.
•
In the Google Play Store, check the app’s ratings and
comments before installing.
•
If you doubt the safety of an app, don’t install it.
•
Like all apps, downloaded apps will use up memory,
data, battery, and processing power—some more than
others. For example, a simple battery level widget will
use less than a streaming music player app. After
installing an app, if you’re not happy with how much
memory, data, battery or processing power it’s using,
uninstall it. You can always install it again later.
•
Just like web browsing, you may want to monitor
children’s access to apps to help prevent exposure to
inappropriate content.
•
Certain apps may not provide completely accurate
information. Take care, especially when it comes to
personal health.