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2. Browse through the categories (
Apps
,
Games
,
Music
,
Books
, or
Movies
), find an app
you're interested in, and tap the name.
3. Read the app descriptions.
4. Tap
Install
or
Download
(for free applications) or the price (for paid applications).
Important!
Use caution with apps which request access to any personal data, functions, or
significant amounts of data usage times.
Note
: You need a Google Checkout account to purchase items on Google Play. See
Create a
Google Checkout Account
to set up a Google Checkout account if you do not have one.
5. 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 & download
(for free apps) or
Accept & buy
(for paid apps) to
begin downloading and installing the app.
6. If you selected a paid app, after tapping
Accept & buy
, you’re redirected to the Google
Checkout screen to pay for the application before it’s downloaded to your phone.
Warning!
Read the notification carefully!
Be especially cautious with apps 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.
Create a Google Checkout Account
You must have a Google Checkout account associated with your Google Account to purchase
items from the Google Play.
Do one of the following:
►
On your computer, go to
checkout.google.com
to create a Google Checkout account.
- or -
►
The first time you use your phone to buy an item from the Google Play
, you’re prompted
to enter your billing information to set up a Google Checkout account.
Warning!
When you’ve used Google Checkout once to purchase an item from the Google
Play
, the phone remembers your password, so you don’t need to enter it the next
time. For this reason, you should secure your phone to prevent others from using
it without your permission. (For more information, see
Security Settings
.)
Request a Refund for a Paid App
If you are not satisfied with an app, you can ask for a refund within 24 hours of the purchase.
Your credit card is not charged and the app is uninstalled from your phone.