Downloading an app from Google Play on your Android phone is easy. Start at Step 1 for a complete step-by-step guide to do it.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open the Google Play Store app from the menu.
  2. 2
    Sign in with your Google account.
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  3. 3
    Search applications. After signing in, you can search through different applications available on the Google Store, including games, music apps, etc.
  4. 4
    Install the app. Select the one that you want to download and press "Install."
  5. 5
    Accept permissions. It will ask for your permissions, simply select "Accept."
  6. 6
    Wait until the installation is complete. It depends on the size of the app. You will see a notification on your notification bar when the installation has been successful.
  7. 7
    Launch the app. That's it! Now you can go to the menu and launch the downloaded app.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I eliminate the error of 'insufficient storage available' at the Google Play Store?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Delete some of your apps and music, and move documents and pictures to your computer. PM and texting conversations can also take up a lot of space; consider deleting those you no longer need.
  • Question
    How do I install the Google Play Store?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Google Play Store comes pre-installed with Android devices, and Chromebooks, so no installing is required.
  • Question
    I want to download play store for laptop?
    Fire Ninja
    Fire Ninja
    Community Answer
    You can only do that on a Chromebook. But in Chromebook, it is pre-installed. You cannot download if you have a Mac or Windows PC, only Chromebook.
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Updated: January 2, 2020
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