15Apps & updates
Browse & install apps
One of the great things about a smartphone is the apps.
Whatever you’re into, whatever you want to do, there’s
probably an app that can help you. So, go to the place
that has it all, Google Play™ Store, where you can
choose from hundreds of thousands of apps.
Find it: Apps >
Play Store
Scroll to and touch the app you want to install. Then,
touch
Install
(if app is free) or
Buy
.
New apps that you install are added to the apps screen.
Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, from
trusted sites, like
Play Store
, as some may impact
your smartphone’s performance—see “Choose
carefully” on page 15.
Note: When installing an app, make sure you read the
alerts that tell you what information the app will access.
If you don’t want the app to have access to this
information, cancel the installation.
Create shortcut folders
You can use home screen folders to logically group and
store your app shortcuts in a single location.
To create a shortcut folder in the home screen, drag one
shortcut onto another to put them both in a folder. To
add other shortcuts, drag them onto the folder icon.
To name the folder, touch it and enter a name at the
bottom.
Recent apps
Touch Recent apps to see the most recent apps
you’ve used, then touch an app to re-open it.
Tip: To remove an item from the recent apps list, flick it
left or right.
Manage & restore apps
Touch A p ps >
Settings
>
Apps
.
Touch an app to see its file size, access permissions, and
other details, then touch
Disable
,
Force stop
,
Uninstall
(for apps you downloaded),
Clear cache
, or other options.
To reinstall apps from Google Play, touch Apps
>
Play Store
, then touch Menu >
My Apps
. Apps
that you have previously purchased from Google Play are
listed and available for download.
Choose carefully
Apps are great. There's something for everyone. Play,
communicate, work, or have fun. But remember, choose
your apps carefully. Here are a few tips:
• To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses from
affecting your smartphone or privacy, use apps from
trusted sites, like
Play Store
.
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