Ninety percent of all older adults prefer to age at home. If you have just received your first smartphone, you may be a little overwhelmed! The small device has replaced the computer in terms of ease and mobility. Applications, often shortened to apps, have replaced computer programs you may have previously downloaded on your computer. They offer a wide range of benefits, including health and wellness benefits, such as an exercise app that can count your steps.
If you have an Android or Google smartphone and are ready to begin downloading useful and fun apps, read on for instructions that can allow you to become proficient with your new phone! How to Download an App The first time you tap on the Play Store, you may be prompted to sign in with your Google login and confirm your payment information. You will also be prompted to permit a backup of apps to your Google account.
Tap your finger on the Apps icon located in the bottom-right of the home screen. Swipe left and right with your finger until you find the Play Store icon. Tap it. Tap the magnifying glass in the bottom right. Suggested apps will pop up below the search box as you type, which you can tap to reach directly.
Tapping the three dots on the right side of each entry will allow you to install the app immediately or add the app to a list for future reference. Tapping the box itself will provide more details for that app, including screenshots, video, a description, and reviews from users like you. Tap the Install button at the top to start downloading. You will be asked to provide device authorization for installation.
Ongoing downloads and installations will show as icons in the notification bar at the top of the screen. Swipe down from the top for a detailed look. Once the download and installation are complete, you can tap the Open button in the Play Store listing, or tap the icon from the notification tray to open your app. Some of the most popular free apps include Pandora, a music listening service, Skype, a video chat service for free calls with family and friends around the world, and Round Health, a medication reminder app that is simple to use and pleasing to view.
By following these instructions, your new phone will become more useful, benefiting your health with wellness apps or providing a fun downtime activity with new, engaging games. With just a few apps and some exploration, your Android phone will open up a whole new world of games, resources and more! If you own an iPhone, you can find instructions here for our post on downloading apps on an iPhone! Print This Page. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet?
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Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. It usually looks like several dots or small squares inside of a circle. Scroll down and tap Play Store. Its icon is a multicolored triangle on a white briefcase. Follow the on-screen instructions when prompted.
For example, you can type wikihow to search for the wikiHow app, or photos to browse various photo apps. Many apps have similar names, so your search may return several results. When downloading an app that costs money, you may have to confirm your Google account password. Tapping it will launch your new app for the first time. Why is my phone telling me to update the time and date even though they're correct? It could be some kind of technical glitch. Not Helpful 13 Helpful Use your mobile phones "Hot Spot" function and sign up for extra "Data" allowance with your Telco.
Not Helpful 0 Helpful 3. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Try to read some reviews before installing an app.
You can learn a lot of valuable information, such as whether or not an app is full of ads, inappropriate for children, etc. Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0. The Play Store will improve your app recommendations as you continue to download apps. Helpful 6 Not Helpful 4. Related wikiHows How to. How to. About This Article.
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