How to install apps from the Google Play Store

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.