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Downloading Applications and Games From Android Market, Opening Android Market
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Downloading Applications and Games From Android Market Android Market™ is the place to go to find new apps for your device. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. When you find an app you want, you can easily download and install it on your device with just a few taps of your finger. To access Android Market, you must first connect to the Internet using your device's Wi-Fi or data connection and sign in to your Google Account. Opening Android Market 1. Press and tap > Market. (You may need to scroll down the screen to see the icon.) 2. When you open Android Market for the first time, the Terms of Service window will appear. Tap Accept to continue. Tap to display the available apps or games on Android Market, or display the apps that you have already downloaded and installed from Android Market. Tap to search Android Market for apps to install on your device. Featured apps list. Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews. Finding and Installing an Application When you install apps from Android Market and use them on your device, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your device. Download and install only apps that you trust. 1. Press and tap > Market. 2. To find an app in Android Market, you can: Ⅲ Browse through featured apps. Scroll through the list of featured apps when you open Android Market. Ⅲ Browse apps by categories. First, tap Apps or Games, and then tap a category. Under a category, you can filter the apps by Top paid, Top free or Just in. Note Paid apps are currently only available in certain countries. Ⅲ Search for an app. Tap on the Android Market home screen, enter the name or type of app you're looking for, and then tap to the right of the search box. 3. Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews. 4. Tap Install (for free applications) or Buy (for paid applications). Note You need a Google Checkout account to purchase items on Android Market. See "Creating a Google Checkout Account" to set up a Google Checkout account if you do not have one. 5. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your device. If you agree to the conditions, tap OK to begin downloading and installing the app. 3B. Web and Data Services 121 Web and Data Services