Installing Apps - Sharp EQ Series Operating Instructions Manual

Android Functionality
Installing apps from the Google Play Store
You can install apps from the Google Play Store to your television, just like you do
with smartphones and tablets. You can only install apps that are compatible with
this television. They may diff er from the apps shown on smartphones/tablets.
An Internet connection and Google account are required to install apps from the Google Play Store. If you
do not have a Google account or wish to create a shared account, this can be achieved during the fi rst time
installation or by accessing the following website on any device:
https://accounts.google.com/signup
The website above may vary depending on your region/country. It is also subject to change without notice. For
details, refer to the Google homepage.
To install an app on your set, press the [HOME] button and select Google Play Store from the apps list. If the
supplied remote control has an [APPS] button, you can press the this to display the apps list. Select an app to
install. After downloading, the app is automatically installed and added. Its icon appears in the list of installed
apps, allowing you to launch it.
To add an app from the Play Store, select and enter the Play Store from the apps section of the Home Page.
When the Play Store opens, you can then select an app to load onto the set from the ones which appear, or
search for a desired app.
Note: There are free apps and paid apps in the Google Play Store. To purchase a paid app, a prepaid
Google Play gift card code or credit card information is required. You can purchase a Google Play gift card
from various retailers.
Free space on internal storage of the television is limited. When storage is full, it will not be possible to
install more apps. To check how much free space is available go to:
Settings >Device Preferences > Storage.
If internal storage is full and you wish to install additional apps, you will have to delete some currently
installed apps or move apps to USB memory device or SD card. Please refer to the chapter
a USB memory device or SD card.
Installing apps from the Google Play Store
You can move downloaded apps to a USB memory device or SD card to increase the space available in the
television.
Note: When you format a USB memory device/SD card, all data saved in the device will be deleted.
Back up your important data before formatting. Performing this procedure formats the USB memory
device/SD card for exclusive use with the television. Therefore, you may be unable to use the USB memory
device/SD card with a computer, etc.
Some apps cannot be moved to a USB memory device/SD card.
Some apps cannot be moved to a USB memory device as they are fundamental to the operation of the set.
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