How to Download Apps on Google Play
The Google Play Store app is built into all Android devices. Here’s how to download apps from the store:
Google Play on Desktop
You can manage app downloads on the desktop for any Android phones or tablets you’ve connected to your Google account. Using the Play Store on your desktop is convenient if you use more than one device or manage app downloads for others, such as your children.
Samsung Galaxy Apps on Mobile
The Galaxy App store is pre-installed on most Samsung Galaxy devices. It includes Exclusive Apps Made for Samsung (apps explicitly made for Galaxy phones), Galaxy Essentials (curated Samsung apps), and Samsung DeX apps. It also has a sticker shop, live stickers, and fonts. To get apps from Samsung, open Galaxy Apps and search or browse for the app you want. Tap the app’s listing, then Install.
Google Play Protect
One of the most important things to consider before downloading any apps on Android is security. Like a computer, an infected smartphone can cause performance issues and privacy breaches and even cause you to lose your data. In response to some high-profile security incidents, which included malicious apps in the Play Store, Google rolled out Play Protect, which regularly scans your device for malware. By default, this setting is on, but you can also run a manual scan if you want.
Downloading Apps From Unknown Sources
If you try to download an app from somewhere other than Google Play using a mobile browser or another app, you’ll get a warning that your device doesn’t allow the installation of unknown apps from this source.
