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• Use a computer: to find and manage apps from
any computer.
There, you can browse apps on the big screen,
manage your apps across multiple devices (such
as a phone or tablet) and even set new apps to
download to your devices.
• Enjoy music, films, books and more: you can also
use Google Play to download music, films, books
and more. See "Google Play™" and "Play Music".
• Get help: to get help and more, tap
Apps from the web
You can get apps from other online app stores using
your browser.
Tip: choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may
impact your phone's performance — see "Choose carefully".
Note: when installing an app, make sure you read the
alerts that tell you what information the app will access.
If you don't want the app to access this information,
cancel the installation.
To let your phone install apps that are not on Google
Play, tap Apps > Settings > Security and tap
Unknown sources.
For information about downloading files from your
browser, see "Downloads".
Choose carefully
Here are a few tips:
• To help prevent spyware, phishing or viruses, use
apps from trusted sites, such as Google Play.
• In Google Play, check the app's ratings and
comments before installing.
• If you doubt the safety of an app, don't install it.
• Apps use up memory, data, battery and processing
power — some more than others. If you're not happy
with how much memory, data, battery or processing
power it's using, uninstall it.
• Monitor children's access to apps to help
prevent exposure to inappropriate content.
• Certain apps may not provide completely
accurate information. Take care, especially
when it comes to personal health.
Set app permissions
You will only be asked for permissions when you
use a feature in an app, instead of all at once when
you install the app.
To modify the app permissions settings at any time, tap
Apps > Settings > Apps, then select the app and tap
Permissions.
To modify the app permissions by app type (such as Calendar or
Camera) at any time, tap Apps > Settings
> Apps, then tap Settings > App permissions.