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New to Android and not sure how to manage your apps?
What Is the Android App Store?
If you still can’t find it, use the search box on your home screen or app drawer.
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TheOfferstab holds promotions inside various apps.
Unlike many aspects of Android, the Google Play Store is the same across devices.
Tap it and key in what you’re looking for; you’ll see suggestions as you key in.
After tapping a suggestion orEnteron your keyboard, a list of results will appear.
Tap the greenInstallbutton to download the app to your unit and install it all in one step.
Most Android apps will ask you for needed permissions as they come up during usage.
On an app’s page, click theInstallbutton.
Tapping the dropdown arrow will show the patch notes for the latest version.
To do this, tap your profile icon on the main Google Play page again, then chooseSettings.
UnderNetwork preferences, tapAuto-update appsand chooseOver any networkorOver Wi-Fi onlyyou can also chooseDon’t auto-update apps.
It’s still a good idea to open theMy apps & gamesmenu occasionally in case any app updates fail.
If you have repeat problems, seewhat to do when Google Play auto-updates don’t work.
For example, there are common reasons why youcan’t download certain apps on the Play Store.
We’ve also explainedwhat to do about the “unfortunately Google Play Service has stopped” error.
Just remember that doing so means forgoing the Play Store’s protections.
