Q&A for How to Add a Device to Google Play Store

Return to Full Article

Coming soon

Add New Question

Question

Can I add my Windows 10 laptop to my Google account?

Hayden Ganadi

Community Answer

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.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 25 Helpful 72
Question

How do I log on to the Play Store?

Community Answer

If you're trying to access it on a PC, go to Google and go to "play.google.com." The top right corner will say "Sign In." Tap that button, and log in with your Google account. If you can't do that, you might need to install the Play Store app on your device and try again.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 12 Helpful 16
Question

Is it possible to do this with an Apple device?

Community Answer

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.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 14 Helpful 27
Question

How can I add my phone number to my Google Play account?

Community Answer

Visit myaccount.google.com and log in with your Google account. Click the "Your personal information" button and then enter your phone number in the "Phone" section.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 10 Helpful 16
Question

Can I add an android device to my Play Store account from a PC?

Community Answer

No, you'll need to sign in with your Google account on that device, and it will automatically add itself to your Play Store account as long as it is compatible.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 27 Helpful 25
Question

Can I install Google Play on my laptop?

Community Answer

There's nothing to install, but you can access the Google Play Store at play.google.com and the different types of media will be accessible from the menu on the left.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 31 Helpful 36
Question

How do I install Google Play on my Chromebook?

Community Answer

It should already be there. Go to the search icon and search for Google Play, then click on it.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 10 Helpful 8
Question

Can I use Google Play on a Windows phone?

Community Answer

No, Google Play Store is not supported on Windows Phone and none of the Google Play media apps are available.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 21 Helpful 20
Question

Why do I keep getting an error message while trying to add an account on my device?

Community Answer

The error message should have a code underneath it. Google that code and research how to troubleshoot it.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 15 Helpful 18
Question

When I try to add an account it just says that it is 'checking the information'. How do I get past that stage?

Community Answer

Make sure you have an active internet connection for your device and that you have entered your account name and password correctly.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 9 Helpful 8
Question

What do I do if Google Play store won't list my new phone as a device option?

Community Answer

First, you must log into your Google account through Google Play on your new Android phone. Then, it will show that you do have a new device associated with Google Play.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 8 Helpful 6
Question

Why doesn't my Google account list the device I'm using?

Community Answer

You have to be connected with the same account on all devices and sync them.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 54 Helpful 23
Question

How do I download apps and games from Google Play to my Windows device?

Community Answer

You can't. Google Play is not supported on Windows, check the reasons explained above to understand why.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 0
Question

What do I do if I'm trying to add my device to the Google Play Store but I can't remember my Gmail password?

William Zhang

Community Answer

When you log in on your device, there should be a "Forgot password" button. Press that and then a password resetting link will be sent to your email or phone number.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

Can I add my iPad to Google Play?

Community Answer

Yes, you can. Go to the Google Play support center to see how. There, there's a section for iphone and iPad users to see how to add their devices.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0