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How to install apps from the Google Play Store

Last modified : Aug 19. 2019

The Google Play Store provides users with access to download many types of applications, or apps, and games to download and play on their smartphone or tablet. Some of the apps and games are free to download, while others cost a small fee.

 

The range of content available through the Google Play Store is:

  • Apps and Games for Android devices
  • Movies and TV Shows which you can buy or rent (requires installation of the Google Play Movies & TV app)
  • Music for purchase or streaming subscriptions (requires installation of the Google Play Music app)
  • Ebooks (requires installation of the Google Play Books app)
  • News and publication subscriptions

 

For a step-by-step guide on uninstalling or disabling applications on your Galaxy device, check out our page How do I uninstall an app on my Samsung phone.

 

Please Note: To download apps from the Google Play Store you will need a strong internet connection - either using your mobile data or be connected to a Wi-Fi connection, you will also need to be signed in with a Google Account. Click here for information on creating a Google Account. You are not required to add a credit card or any financial information to be able to download free apps. 

Select from the dropdowns below for step-by-step guides on installing an app from scratch, or reinstalling apps already downloaded by the active Google account. 

Android OS Version 7.0 (Nougat) & 8.0 (Oreo)Click to Expand

How to download and install apps from the Google Play Store

1 Find and select the Google Play Store to open it
Open Google Play Store
2 Tap the white bar at the top of the page to bring up the keyboard - you can then search for whatever content you would like to download
Tap on the white bar at the top of the screen to bring up the keyboard to search
3 Tap on the app you would like to install
Tap on the app you would like to install
4 Tap Install
Tap Install
5 Once the download has completed you will be able to select Open to launch the app
Tap Open once the download has completed

Reinstall an app previously installed (free or purchased)

1 Find and select the Google Play Store to open it
Open Google Play Store
2 Tap the 3 line menu button in the top left of the screen to access the menu
Tap the 3 line menu button on the top left
3 Select the My apps and games option
Select My Apps and Games
4 Tap Library to see previously installed apps
Tap Library to see previously downloaded applications
5 Select Install on apps you wish to download onto the device
Select install on apps you wish to download again
Android OS Version 9.0 (Pie)Click to Expand

How to download and install apps from the Google Play Store

1 Launch Google PlayStore
Tap on Google PlayStore
2 Tap on Google Play and type in the application you would like to install
Tap on Google Play then search for the App you would like to install
3 Select the application you would like to download then tap on Install.

Once the app has been successfully installed nyou will be able to open and launch the app.
Select the application you would like to download then tap on install

Reinstall an app previously installed (free or purchased)

1 Launch Google PlayStore
Tap on Google PlayStore
2 Tap on the Menu Icon and select My apps & games
Tap the 3 lines then select My apps and Games
3 Select Library
Select Library
4 Tap on Install to redownload the application back onto your Galaxy device
Reinstall the application

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