Google apps
Use Google apps
The following Google apps may be preloaded on your device. If they aren’t on your device, you can download them from the Google Play Store.
To find your Google apps, swipe up on a Home screen to open the Apps screen, and then navigate to and tap the Google folder.
Chrome: Browse the internet with the Chrome browser and bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device.
Drive: Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your Google Drive cloud account.
Meet: Make video calls with friends and family.
Gmail: Send and receive email with Google’s web-based email service.
Google: Find content online using a search engine that learns your interests. You can turn on your personalized feed to receive customized content as well.
Google Pay: Make purchases with your Android phone at participating stores and in mobile apps.
Google TV: Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play using the Google TV app. You can also view videos saved on your device.
Maps: Get directions and other location-based information. You must enable location services to use Google Maps.
Photos: Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with Google Photos.
Messages: Google's text messaging app supports chat features that let you send higher quality pictures, videos, and text over Wi-Fi.
YouTube: Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device.
PlayStore
Download apps
There are two app stores available on Galaxy phones or tablets: the Google Play Store and the Galaxy Store.
The Google Play Store can be found on the Apps screen or inside the Google folder. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Store can be found in the Samsung folder or on the Apps screen.
Pick an app store, and browse through the available apps by using the sort and search options. When you find the app you want to download, tap it, and then tap Install.
Note: Only apps that are compatible with your device are available for download.
See which apps you've used recently
You can tap the Recents button on the Navigation bar to see your most recently used apps and any apps that are currently running in the background. But, what if you want to know how long it's been since you've even opened an app?
Open the Play Store, and tap your profile picture.
Tap Manage apps & device, and then tap Manage.
Make sure you are on the Installed tab at the top of the screen, and then tap the Sort by icon next to Apps & games; depending on the filter you last used, the Sort by icon may have a different name (i.e. Recently updated, Size, etc.).
Tap Most used to see the apps you use the most often, or tap Least used to see the apps you use least often.
Reinstall paid apps and themes
If you've already purchased an app or a theme, you don't have to purchase it again. Simply reinstall it using the same account you purchased it with.
Reinstall Play Store apps
If you made a purchase using the Play Store, open the Play Store, and tap your profile picture.
Tap Manage apps & device, and then tap Manage.
Tap the Installed drop-down menu and select Not installed. Then, select the app you want, and then tap Install.
Reinstall Galaxy Store apps
If you originally installed the app using the Galaxy Store, open the Galaxy Store, and then tap Menu (the three horizontal lines).
Tap My apps; from the Apps tab, find the missing app and tap the Download icon.
If you want to reinstall a purchased theme, tap the Themes tab at the top, and then tap the Download icon.
Note: Galaxy Themes is not available on Galaxy tablets, only phones.
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