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HTC Windows Phone 8S

HTC Windows Phone 8S

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Downloading and using apps from Windows Phone Store

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Want to download apps from Windows Phone Store? It's easy, but you need to set up your mobile phone for internet and activate a Microsoft account before you can use this function.

Step 1 of 10

Find "Store"

Slide your finger left on the display.

Tap Store.

Step 2 of 10

Find app

To search by category:

Tap the required category.

Step 3 of 10

Find app

To search for an app:

Tap the search icon.

Step 4 of 10

Find app

Key in the name of the required app and tap arrow right.

Step 5 of 10

Download and install app

Tap the required app.

Step 6 of 10

Download and install app

To install a free app:

Tap install.

Step 7 of 10

Download and install app

To buy an app:

Tap buy.

Step 8 of 10

Download and install app

Follow the instructions on the display to download and install the app.

Tap the Home key to return to standby mode.

Step 9 of 10

Use app

Slide your finger left on the display.

If required, tap Games to see the list of games.

Step 10 of 10

Use app

Tap the app you've just downloaded.

Follow the instructions on the display to use the app.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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