The Google Play store provides users with access to many types of applications, or apps, and games to download and run on their computer, smartphone, tablet, or Chromebook. Some of the apps and games are free to download, while others cost a small fee.
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Download from Google Play on a computer
To download an app or game from the Google Play store on a computer, follow the steps below.
NoteOn a computer, Google Play is only accessible using an Internet browser. You cannot download Google Play to a computer.
- Access the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store
- On the left side of the Play store homepage, click the Apps option.
- In the navigation bar near the top of the Apps page, click the Categories drop-down list.
- Select the type or genre of app or game you want to find.
- The page shows a refined list of apps or games, based on the type or genre you selected. Find the app or game you want to download and click the icon or its name.
You can also search for an app or game using the Search text box at the top of the page.
- If the app or game is compatible with your device, you see a message stating This app is compatible with your device below the name of the app or game. Click the green Install button to install it.
If it's not compatible, you see a message stating This app is incompatible with your device.
To install and run an incompatible app or game, you would need to use an emulator, such as Bluestacks. After installing an emulator, you can try to access the app or game page again and click the green Install button.
Download from Google Play on a smartphone or tablet
To download an app or game from the Google Play store on a smartphone or tablet, follow the steps below.
TipIf you're using an Android smartphone or tablet, you can utilize the Google Play app to find and download apps and games using the steps in the Chromebook section.
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TipiPhone and iPad users can download the Google Play app from the Apple App store, then follow the steps in the Chromebook section.
- Using the Chrome browser on your smartphone or tablet, access the Google Play store at https://play.google.com/store.
- Near the top-left of the Google Play page, tap the icon, and tap the Apps option.
- Scroll down the page to view various categories of apps and games, or click Show More at the bottom of the page to view more categories.
- The page shows a refined list of applications or games, based on the type or genre you selected. Find the app or game you want to download, and tap the icon or its name.
You can also search for an app or game by tapping the magnifying glass icon at the top-right of the page. Type in the name of the app or game you want to find, and tap the Search button.
- On the app or game page, tap the green Install button.
Download from Google Play on a Chromebook
To download an app or game from the Google Play store on a Chromebook, follow the steps below.
- Access the Google Play app from the app drawer on the Chromebook. If the Google Play app is not in the app drawer, go to https://play.google.com/store.
- Search for the app you want to install, or browse through the list of available apps.
- Click the name for the app or game.
- On the app or game page, click the Install button to install it on your Chromebook.
Additional information
- See the app definition for further information and related links.
- You can add Google Drive to your desktop on a PC in addition to using it on a web browser.
- Adding the Google Drive app to your desktop will enable you to sync your documents and files from your computer to Google Drive.
Google Drive is popular for its free programs, ease of access, and compatibility with Gmail and other Google products.
You can download Google Drive to your PC desktop as well, enabling your computer to sync your files with Google Drive automatically.
Here's how to add Google Drive to your desktop using a PC.
Check out the products mentioned in this article:
Acer Chromebook 15 (From $179.99 at Walmart)
How to add Google Drive to your PC desktop
If you're using an Android smartphone or tablet, you can utilize the Google Play app to find and download apps and games using the steps in the Chromebook section.
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TipiPhone and iPad users can download the Google Play app from the Apple App store, then follow the steps in the Chromebook section.
- Using the Chrome browser on your smartphone or tablet, access the Google Play store at https://play.google.com/store.
- Near the top-left of the Google Play page, tap the icon, and tap the Apps option.
- Scroll down the page to view various categories of apps and games, or click Show More at the bottom of the page to view more categories.
- The page shows a refined list of applications or games, based on the type or genre you selected. Find the app or game you want to download, and tap the icon or its name.
You can also search for an app or game by tapping the magnifying glass icon at the top-right of the page. Type in the name of the app or game you want to find, and tap the Search button.
- On the app or game page, tap the green Install button.
Download from Google Play on a Chromebook
To download an app or game from the Google Play store on a Chromebook, follow the steps below.
- Access the Google Play app from the app drawer on the Chromebook. If the Google Play app is not in the app drawer, go to https://play.google.com/store.
- Search for the app you want to install, or browse through the list of available apps.
- Click the name for the app or game.
- On the app or game page, click the Install button to install it on your Chromebook.
Additional information
- See the app definition for further information and related links.
- You can add Google Drive to your desktop on a PC in addition to using it on a web browser.
- Adding the Google Drive app to your desktop will enable you to sync your documents and files from your computer to Google Drive.
Google Drive is popular for its free programs, ease of access, and compatibility with Gmail and other Google products.
You can download Google Drive to your PC desktop as well, enabling your computer to sync your files with Google Drive automatically.
Here's how to add Google Drive to your desktop using a PC.
Check out the products mentioned in this article:
Acer Chromebook 15 (From $179.99 at Walmart)
How to add Google Drive to your PC desktop
1. If you are logged in to your Google account on an internet browser, you must log out temporarily to install Google on your desktop.
2. Once you have logged out, go to drive.google.com and scroll down to the bottom of the webpage. Under the 'Downloads' column, click on 'Drive for Mac/PC.'
© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider In 'Downloads,' select 'Drive for Mac/PC.' Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider3. A new tab will open. Next to the 'For Individuals' banner, click on 'Download.'
© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider In 'For Individuals,' select 'Download.' Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider4. A pop-up window will appear. Click the 'Agree and Download' button.
© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider Select 'Agree and Download.' Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider5. A program called 'installbackupandsync.exe' will begin downloading in your internet browser.
© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider 'Backup and Sync' will download. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider6. Click on the program, and it should begin installing once it has finished downloading.
© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider It will then install. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider7. Once the installation is complete, click 'Close' to exit the pop-up window.
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8. Google Drive should now appear on your desktop. Look for a window called 'Welcome to Backup and Sync' and click on the 'Get Started' button.
© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider Click 'Get Started.' Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider9. Type in your Gmail address, click 'Next,' and then type in your Gmail password. Click 'Next' when you are finished.
10. Set your laptop's preferences for upload quality and file size. When you are finished, click 'Next.'
© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider To sync files automatically, add the Google Drive app to your desktop. tommaso79/Getty Images11. Set your Google Drive syncing preferences. You can sync the entirety of your computer to Google Drive, or select specific folders to sync. Once you are finished, click 'Start.'
© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider Choose which folders you'd like to sync. Chrissy Montelli/Business InsiderAfter Google Drive is downloaded to your desktop, you will also see shortcuts to Drive programs such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.