How to install apps from the Google Play Store

The Google Play Store is the central location for Samsung users for everyday essentials. The Google Play Store comes pre-installed on your device and provides the user with access to content such as:

        ■ Apps and Games for Android devices.

        ■ Movies and TV shows which you can buy or rent.

        ■ Music for purchase or streaming subscriptions.

        ■ Digital Books.

        ■ News and publication subscriptions.

Note: In order to gain access to the Google Play Store, you will be required to be logged into a Google Account on your device.

Screenshots were taken from Android OS Version 6.0 (Marshmallow).

Please click here if you would like to know How to create a Google account.

How to download and install Apps from the Google Play Store

Step 1: Open the Play Store app.

Step 2: Search for an App in the search field.

Step 3: Tap on the App you wish to download and install.

Step 4: Tap Install (for free apps only). Once the App has finished downloading, it will Install the App onto your device.

Step 5: Installation has now been completed. Tap on Open to load the App.

How to re-install an App from the Google Play Store

If you get a brand new or a second device, your Google account will remember the Apps it had previously downloaded.

Please follow the steps below to find out how:

Step 1: Open the Play Store app.

Step 2: Tap on the Menu button.

Step 3: Tap on My apps & games. You can now view the Apps you had previously downloaded. Tap on an App which has not already been installed on your device. (It will not display Installed).

Step 4: Tap on Install. Once the download and installation of the App has been completed, tap on Open to load the App.