Installing and using apps from Google Play

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Want to download new apps from Google Play? It's easy, but you need to set up your tablet for internet and activate your Google account on your tablet before you can use this function.

Step 1 of 13

Find "Play Store"

Tap the application icon.

Step 2 of 13

Find "Play Store"

Tap Play Store.

Step 3 of 13

Find app

To search by category:

Tap APPS or GAMES.

Step 4 of 13

Find app

Tap CATEGORIES.

Step 5 of 13

Find app

Go to the required category.

To search by name:

Tap Google play.

Step 6 of 13

Find app

Key in the name of the required app and tap the search icon.

Step 7 of 13

Install app

Tap the required app.

Step 8 of 13

Install app

To install a free app:

Tap INSTALL.

Step 9 of 13

Install app

Tap ACCEPT.

Step 10 of 13

Install app

To buy an app:

Tap the price.

Step 11 of 13

Install app

Follow the instructions on the display to install the app.

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Step 12 of 13

Use app

Tap the application icon.

Step 13 of 13

Use app

Tap the app you've just installed.

Follow the instructions on the display to use the app.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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