Install or update apps
Get apps from Google Play Store
Need a voice recorder, notepad, or compass? You can download more apps, in addition to
your phone.
To download apps:
1.
the
Play Store
app.
2.
Browse by category or search.
3.
Touch an item to see a description, read reviews, and download it.
You'll see
in the
when the app has downloaded and installed successfully.
Tips:
•
To view Play Store apps you've installed on this phone, touch
>
My apps & games
. Touch
LIBRARY
to see apps you've installed on other devices using the same Google account.
•
To prevent accidental or unwanted purchases, touch
>
Settings
>
Require authentication for
purchases
.
Get apps from other sources
Before downloading, do some research: check the app's rating and read lots of comments.
To download apps:
1.
the
Chrome
app and go to the appropriate site to download the app.
If you see a warning, touch
OK
to continue.
You'll see
when the download completes.
2.
Touch the download notification to install the app. Or, open the
Files
app to install it later.
3.
When installing the app, be sure to review what information the app will access. If you don’t want the app to
access this information, cancel the installation. For example, if you're installing an app that makes a shopping
list, the app should not require access to your contacts.
Update Play Store apps automatically
Updating your apps gives you the latest features and improves security and stability. For best performance, apps
are set to update automatically.
If an app changes the information it wants to access on your phone, you will receive a notification to update the
app manually and will be required to review and accept the new permissions.
To control when your apps are automatically updated:
1.
the
Play Store
app.
2.
Touch
>
Settings
.
Apps : Manage your apps
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