SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Install a new app
Find an app in Google Play and check its cost before installing.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 4
Open Google Play
Tap the Google Play Store app.
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STEP 1
Open Google Play
Tap the Google Play Store app.
STEP 2
Find the app
Search for the app by name, then open its listing.
STEP 3
Check the listing
Check the developer and description to make sure this is the app you want. Look at the price before continuing.
STEP 4
Install or review the price
For a free app, tap Install. If a price appears instead, tapping it starts a purchase flow; review the cost before confirming.
A free download can still offer paid subscriptions or in-app purchases. Wait for installation to finish before opening the app.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.