Apps

What are apps?

Applications (or apps for short) are small computer programmes that run on your device that enhance what it can do. Your phone is operated by Android operating systems which is powered by Google, enabling you to use all Google's service with ease.
Customise your phone with the things you love by shopping at Google Play. Whether you want apps for chat, cooking or movie-making, the selection is endless and new ones are added all the time.
To download Android apps you'll need a Gmail account.
Shop instantly on your smartphone or browse on your personal computer then have purchases sent to your device, just make sure you're signed in with the same account.
Click here to learn more about Google Play.

Android apps range from free to around £30 and once downloaded they're permanently stored on your phone.
Remember: it's always a good idea to back up all precious things like apps on a personal computer.

Shop at Google Play for a huge choice of apps.

On the home screen select Market
The terms and conditions will appear, select Accept
You'll then be taken to Google Play
Select Browse featured apps for a list of the apps
Select Browse apps by categories
Select Apps or Games
Then choose a category
Filter the results in each category by Top paid, Top free or Just in
Alternatively search for an app by entering the name in the search box on the Google Play homescreen
Select an app to read its description and any available reviews
Select Install for free apps or Buy for paid apps
Select ok to agree to the conditions
If you chose a paid app, you'll be taken to the Google Checkout
The app will start downloading and will then be saved on your phone.