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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Install a new app

Find and safely install an app from the Play Store.

Huawei · HarmonyOSAbout 3 minutes6 steps · 5 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 6

Open Play Store

Tap the multicoloured Play Store triangle.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Home screen screen with Play Store highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Play Store

Tap the multicoloured Play Store triangle.

Example Home screen screen with Play Store highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Tap Search

Tap the search box at the top.

Example Play Store screen with Search apps highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Type the app name

Type the name of the app.

STEP 4

Choose the right result

Tap the correct app in the results.

Example screen with choose the right result highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Check before installing

Check the app name and publisher. Avoid copies with a different publisher.

Example App page screen with Publisher highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Install

Tap Install and wait for Open to appear.

Example App page screen with Install highlighted.
Step 6

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.

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