Installing and using apps from Google Play

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

Step 1 of 12

Open Play Store

Tap the Play Store icon.

Step 2 of 12

Find app

To search by category:

Tap APPS or GAMES.

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Find app

Tap CATEGORIES.

Step 4 of 12

Find app

Go to the required category.

To search by name:

Tap Google play.

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Find app

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

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Install app

Tap the required app.

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Install app

To install a free app:

Tap INSTALL.

Step 8 of 12

Install app

Tap ACCEPT.

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Install app

To buy an app:

Tap the price.

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Install app

Follow the instructions on the display to install the app.

Tap the home icon to return to the home screen.

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Use app

Tap the menu icon.

Step 12 of 12

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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