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Do you want to stay ahead of the curve and have the latest version of the Google Play Store app? Is the app unresponsive on your phone? Don't worry; it's very easy to find and download a working, up-to-date version of the Google Play app for your Android device.
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Open the App Drawer. This might vary between Android devices but will typically be a tiled icon that opens up a window to view all of your apps. -
Tap Settings .Advertisement -
Tap Security . -
Toggle Unknown sources on. In some versions of Android, you might have to check a box. -
Tap OK . This will allow you to download the Google Play APK from a third party site.- “APK” stands for Android application Pack file and is used to distribute, unpack and install software onto Android devices.
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Open your mobile browser. -
Search for the most recent version of the Google Play APK. -
Download the file. -
Open the notification center. Once the download has finished, swipe down from the top of your screen. -
Tap the downloaded file. -
Tap Install . -
Tap Done . You are now ready to use the new Google Play.
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QuestionWhat if is not compatible?Rudy TothCommunity AnswerMost of today's phones are already pre-installed with Google Play Store. Seek out a phone that has Google Play Store on it and you can ask them or your phone carrier which they might have one to sell you with Google pre-installed on it.
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QuestionI don’t have a Samsung.Community AnswerGoogle Play Store is for Samsung, not Apple, so you should try this but with App Store.
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