How to Add a Device to Google Play Store

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A simple guide to linking a Chromebook or Android to your Google Play Store account
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This wikiHow teaches you how to add a new Android or Chromebook to your list of devices in the Google Play Store. When you add a device to your Play Store device list, you can easily install Play Store apps on that device from anywhere you log in to the Play Store. Androids and Chromebooks can be added to your Play Store device list, but you can't add your laptop or other devices that don't run Play Store apps. [1]

Connecting a New Device to Google Play

  • To add a new Android to your Google Play Store, open its settings.
  • Tap Accounts & sync and tap Add account . Select Google and sign into your account.
  • To add a new Chromebook, log into the Chromebook with your Google account.
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Adding a Chromebook

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    If you want to add this Chromebook to your list of devices in the Play Store, you'll need to log in using the same Google account you use to access the Play Store.
    • If you're signed in with a different account, click the clock (usually at the bottom-right), click your name, select Sign in another user , and then sign in with the correct Google account.
    • Not all Chromebooks can be added to the Play Store. To see a list of devices that you can add to the Play Store, visit https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1727131 .
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    It's usually at the bottom-right corner of the screen. [2]
    • If your Chromebook was given to you by your work or school, you may not be able to link it to the Google Play store. [3]
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    It's the gear at the top of the Quick Settings panel.
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    A pop-up window containing the terms of service will appear.
    • If you don't see this option, your Chromebook doesn't support running Android apps.
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    You may have to click More to see the terms. Now that the Google Play Store is enabled on your Chromebook, your Chromebook will be added to your Play Store device list.
    • It can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days for your new Chromebook to appear in your list of devices. To speed up the process, open the Play Store on this Chromebook and download an app.
    • If you try to remotely install an app to your Chromebook from Play Store in a web browser but don't see the Chromebook in the list, that app is not supported on your Chromebook.
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Adding an Android

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    To do so, swipe down from the top of the home screen to open the notification panel, and then tap the gear icon at the top-right corner.
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    The option you see depends on your Android model. [4]
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    Depending on your Android, you may have to tap Manage accounts first to find this.
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    Use the login information for the Google account you want to link this Android to. Once you're signed in, this Android will be added to your list of devices in the Play Store.
    • It can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days for your new Android to appear in your list of devices. To speed up the process, try opening the Play Store on this phone or tablet and download an app.
    • If you try to remotely install an app to this Android from the Play Store website on a computer but don't see it in the device list, that app is not supported on this phone or tablet.
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    You can download certain Google applications onto your laptop and sign into them, but no, it is not possible to install the Google Play store on your laptop. It is for Android and Kindle Fire devices only.
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    No, Apple devices do not support the Google Play Store. You can, however, access certain Google Play purchases if you download the corresponding app. For example, you can watch your Google Play movie purchases if you install the Google Play Movies app and sign in with your Google account. The same goes for your music purchases and the Google Play Music app.
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      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1727131
      2. ↑ https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/6088201?hl=en
      3. ↑ https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7021273?hl=en
      4. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078934/

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      1. Open Settings on the new device.
      2. Tap Accounts .
      3. Select Google .
      4. Sign into your account.
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