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• Use a computer: To find and manage apps from any
computer, go to http://play.google.com using your Google
account and password.
There, you can browse apps on the big screen, manage
your apps across devices (like a phone and tablet), and
even set new apps to download to your devices.
• Enjoy music, movies, and more: You can also use Google
Play to download music, movies, TV shows, and more.
See "Play Music" and "Play Movies & TV" apps.
• Get help: To get help and more, tap
Apps from the web
You can get apps from other online app stores using your
browser.
Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may
impact your phone's performance—see Choose carefully.
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 access to this information, cancel the
installation.
To let your phone install apps that are not on Google
Play, tap Apps
>
Settings > Security, then tap the
Unknown sources switch to turn it on.
For information about downloading files from your browser,
see Downloads.
Choose carefully
Here are a few tips:
.
Set app permissions
You will only be asked for permissions when you use a
feature in an app, instead of immediately when you install
the app.
To modify the app permissions settings, tap Apps
Settings > Apps, then select the app and tap Permissions.
To modify the app permissions by app type (such as
Calendar or Camera) at any time, tap Apps
> Apps, then tap
• To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses, use apps
from trusted sites, like Google Play.
• In Google Play, check the app's ratings and comments
before installing.
• If you doubt the safety of an app, don't install it.
• Apps use up memory, data, battery, and processing
power—some more than others. If you're not happy with
how much memory, data, battery or processing power an
app is using, uninstall it.
• Monitor children's access to apps to help prevent
exposure to inappropriate content.
• Certain apps may not provide completely accurate
information. Take care, especially when it comes to
personal health.
Settings > App permissions.
>
Settings
>
Home screen & apps
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