AndroidTutor2018- The Google Play Store is a big benefit for owning an Android device. It gives you a wide variety of apps to choose from. To get the most out of your shopping experience, we've gathered some Google Play Store tips and tricks to help you test drive apps, save money and more. Check them out below.
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Get the most out of the Google Play Store. / © ANDROIDPIT
1. Install an app that isn't available in your country
If you're really keen to get an app that's not available in your country then you can still get your hands on it by using a VPN. 'VPN' means 'virtual private network'. It gives you a secure internet connection via private networks in locations outside of your current one.
Basically, a VPN service can make it look like you're accessing the internet from a different location. It's important that you choose a credible VPN. We regularly feature VPN deals in our AndroidPIT Store if you're looking for a good one at a low price.
Once you've downloaded a VPN, select the country whose Play Store you want to access in the VPN app, get the VPN up and running, then open the Play Store app. It should land on the Play Store homepage of the country you selected. Now you can get the app you desire.
Invest in a VPN and access apps outside of your location. / © ANDROIDPIT
2. Manage your apps in the Play Store
The Google Play store has an area called 'My apps & games'. From here you can look at which apps you've downloaded, which were pre-loaded and the apps that you need to update. This is an excellent place to manage your apps within the Play Store and getting to it is easy.
Open up the Google Play Store on your Android device. Open the menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of your screen). Under the Apps & Games section you'll see the My apps and & games link, tap this. Now you should see a list of your installed apps.
From here you can hit the button Update All in the top right hand corner of your screen. You can monitor what you've downloaded and manage these apps. If you go into the All section you can see which apps were on your device and what could be removed.
Manage your apps from the menu. / © AndroidPIT
3. Put a parental lock on Google Play
If you don't want your child or dependent downloading inappropriate apps on the Play Store you can set up parental controls to prevent your Android device from being misused. This could include games with copious amounts of violence or gore. Apps that could put them in danger like dating apps or chats that give out their location.
It's easy to put a parental lock on the Google Play Store. First, open the Play Store and tap the menu icon. Go into the Settings and tap Parental controls and hit the slider so it says 'On'. From there you will be asked to create a parental lock PIN code. Create one and then go through the list of things you can download on the Play Store and tap the ones you want to set restrictions for.
Once the restrictions are set, your child or dependent will need to enter your PIN code each time they try to download something that triggers the restriction. As they get older and are able to handle more content you can go back in and change their privileges.
You can set parental locks and restrictions in the Google Play Store app. / © AndroidPIT
4. Get refunds on the Google Play Store
You can get refunds for Play Store purchases with a single tap; so long as you do it within two hours of buying the app. This should be plenty of time to find out if that new weather app actually works, or whether that game is as fun as the garish pictures made it out to be.
Once you've purchased an app, on its Play Store page you'll see options to Install or Open. In addition, a Refund option should appear to the left of it. Tap the refund button within two hours of your purchase to get your money back, no questions asked.
If you notice that a child or dependent made this purchase without permission you can always change their privileges. Just head into the Play Store, tap the menu icon and hit Settings. Toggle Require authentication for purchases then choose For all purchases through Google Play on this device.
Google has made it easy for you to get refunds on purchases you made in the last two hours. / © AndroidPIT
5. Check out the 'Indie Corner'
Both big and small developers are important for a vibrant Android app ecosystem. The big developers are not struggling, it's the small developers who have difficulties. Part of the problem is that it can be tricky to find independent apps. But now there is the Indie Corner in the Google Play Store.
Indie Corner can't be found from within the Play Store itself. Instead, open a web-browser on your Android device and search for 'Indie Corner'. The first result should be 'Discover Indie Corner' from Google Play. Head in and you should see the list which is refreshed with new apps every month or so.
Check out the Indie Corner for some apps from small developers. / © AndroidPIT
What are some of your favorite Play Store tips and tricks? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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1 Gary Stevenson 1 month ago Link to comment
well screw me! i didn't know no-questions-asked refund policy existed for all apps until today.
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8 Mukesh Jat 7 months ago Link to comment
For error that "This app isn't available in your country".
Just note down the app id.
then replace it with com.smsBlocker
http://apkdl.in/app/details?id=com.smsBlocker
Bang
You will get apk download link for that app. ;)
It works for me everytime
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1 Hari Basumatary 7 months ago Link to comment
I am using Motorola 4G+, and I am not being able to download any thing on my mobile Google play store with my cellular data but through Wi-Fi network I can download. Please help me on this ,how can I download on cellular data?
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18 Albin Foro 8 months ago Link to comment
While it's not a serious (paid) VPN that I would trust for anything important, the new Opera VPN (by the browser maker) worked fine to permit me to find Pandora music app in the Play Store and then to launch and run the streaming service on Android devices in Canada. Without the VPN, the Pandora app does not even appear in the Play Store.
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2 PiTech Indore 8 months ago Link to comment
Android Developer mode is the door to customizing android. Navigate to Settings > About phone and tap on your phone’s build number seven times to enable it. It will give you more control of your app.
thanks,
Harshal
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1 Andrew Parker 8 months ago Link to comment
Free stuff and money on internet with Rewardo. me app. You can get all kind of cool stuff. Use my code OEEN4A to earn more points. Try it!
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1 Calvin Bowie 9 months ago Link to comment
Full close my Play Store how do I bring it back up
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1 Chevonne Bronkhorst 11 months ago Link to comment
My Google Play Store just keeps installing the apps? But it never downloads? Can someone please help me?
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1 Yolanda Cooper Sep 27, 2016 Link to comment
My googel play store keeps saying.... Googel play store has stopped working. Can someone please help me with this!
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2 Sandra M. Sep 8, 2016 Link to comment
This is all lovely information but still don't see an answer for why play store won't load
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3 rilo ariicho ariicho Jul 7, 2016 Link to comment
My Google play games app is disabled please help me enable again.it happened during rooting now I unrooted again and play games is still disabled.
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1 Devlin Garcia Jul 12, 2016 Link to comment
Same thing with me, I need help
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5 Ahm AD Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
nice
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1 Marcel Pollard Jun 23, 2016 Link to comment
My phone is telling me that have enough space to download apps. I have 7GB available on an SB card. Please help. I need to download WhatsApp and Amazon Kindle.
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15 Vinicius. G. Romero Jun 18, 2016 Link to comment
I didn't know about the first one...
I'm not even mad, this is amazing. Great article!
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1 Sharon Haynes Jun 18, 2016 Link to comment
My LG tribute has a last updated date of 12/31/69. This happened after I did a factory reset. Can anyone help?
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1 bob Jun 17, 2016 Link to comment
Does anyone know of an app or process to "lock" icons into position? I get my screens laid out the way I want and soon or later they have get moved or slide around as I pull my phone in or out of my pocket, or flick the screen too hard.
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1 Richard Pariath Jun 16, 2016 Link to comment
the VPN tip did not work for me.
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12 lianne john Jun 15, 2016 Link to comment
Good stuff!
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15 Vinicius. G. Romero Jun 14, 2016 Link to comment
I have a question somewhat relevant to the topic, but to anyone who have Nova Prime Launcher: If you had the free version first and then purchase prime, will all your settings still be saved?
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Best Android apps
How to install the Play Store
Get the most out of the Google Play Store. / © ANDROIDPIT
1. Install an app that isn't available in your country
If you're really keen to get an app that's not available in your country then you can still get your hands on it by using a VPN. 'VPN' means 'virtual private network'. It gives you a secure internet connection via private networks in locations outside of your current one.
Basically, a VPN service can make it look like you're accessing the internet from a different location. It's important that you choose a credible VPN. We regularly feature VPN deals in our AndroidPIT Store if you're looking for a good one at a low price.
Once you've downloaded a VPN, select the country whose Play Store you want to access in the VPN app, get the VPN up and running, then open the Play Store app. It should land on the Play Store homepage of the country you selected. Now you can get the app you desire.
Invest in a VPN and access apps outside of your location. / © ANDROIDPIT
2. Manage your apps in the Play Store
The Google Play store has an area called 'My apps & games'. From here you can look at which apps you've downloaded, which were pre-loaded and the apps that you need to update. This is an excellent place to manage your apps within the Play Store and getting to it is easy.
Open up the Google Play Store on your Android device. Open the menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of your screen). Under the Apps & Games section you'll see the My apps and & games link, tap this. Now you should see a list of your installed apps.
From here you can hit the button Update All in the top right hand corner of your screen. You can monitor what you've downloaded and manage these apps. If you go into the All section you can see which apps were on your device and what could be removed.
Manage your apps from the menu. / © AndroidPIT
3. Put a parental lock on Google Play
If you don't want your child or dependent downloading inappropriate apps on the Play Store you can set up parental controls to prevent your Android device from being misused. This could include games with copious amounts of violence or gore. Apps that could put them in danger like dating apps or chats that give out their location.
It's easy to put a parental lock on the Google Play Store. First, open the Play Store and tap the menu icon. Go into the Settings and tap Parental controls and hit the slider so it says 'On'. From there you will be asked to create a parental lock PIN code. Create one and then go through the list of things you can download on the Play Store and tap the ones you want to set restrictions for.
Once the restrictions are set, your child or dependent will need to enter your PIN code each time they try to download something that triggers the restriction. As they get older and are able to handle more content you can go back in and change their privileges.
You can set parental locks and restrictions in the Google Play Store app. / © AndroidPIT
4. Get refunds on the Google Play Store
You can get refunds for Play Store purchases with a single tap; so long as you do it within two hours of buying the app. This should be plenty of time to find out if that new weather app actually works, or whether that game is as fun as the garish pictures made it out to be.
Once you've purchased an app, on its Play Store page you'll see options to Install or Open. In addition, a Refund option should appear to the left of it. Tap the refund button within two hours of your purchase to get your money back, no questions asked.
If you notice that a child or dependent made this purchase without permission you can always change their privileges. Just head into the Play Store, tap the menu icon and hit Settings. Toggle Require authentication for purchases then choose For all purchases through Google Play on this device.
Google has made it easy for you to get refunds on purchases you made in the last two hours. / © AndroidPIT
5. Check out the 'Indie Corner'
Both big and small developers are important for a vibrant Android app ecosystem. The big developers are not struggling, it's the small developers who have difficulties. Part of the problem is that it can be tricky to find independent apps. But now there is the Indie Corner in the Google Play Store.
Indie Corner can't be found from within the Play Store itself. Instead, open a web-browser on your Android device and search for 'Indie Corner'. The first result should be 'Discover Indie Corner' from Google Play. Head in and you should see the list which is refreshed with new apps every month or so.
Check out the Indie Corner for some apps from small developers. / © AndroidPIT
What are some of your favorite Play Store tips and tricks? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Say Goodbye to Phone Bills Forever With One Super-Low Wireless Payment Per Year!MintSim
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32 comments
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1 Gary Stevenson 1 month ago Link to comment
well screw me! i didn't know no-questions-asked refund policy existed for all apps until today.
0
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8 Mukesh Jat 7 months ago Link to comment
For error that "This app isn't available in your country".
Just note down the app id.
then replace it with com.smsBlocker
http://apkdl.in/app/details?id=com.smsBlocker
Bang
You will get apk download link for that app. ;)
It works for me everytime
0
Reply
1 Hari Basumatary 7 months ago Link to comment
I am using Motorola 4G+, and I am not being able to download any thing on my mobile Google play store with my cellular data but through Wi-Fi network I can download. Please help me on this ,how can I download on cellular data?
0
Reply
18 Albin Foro 8 months ago Link to comment
While it's not a serious (paid) VPN that I would trust for anything important, the new Opera VPN (by the browser maker) worked fine to permit me to find Pandora music app in the Play Store and then to launch and run the streaming service on Android devices in Canada. Without the VPN, the Pandora app does not even appear in the Play Store.
0
Reply
2 PiTech Indore 8 months ago Link to comment
Android Developer mode is the door to customizing android. Navigate to Settings > About phone and tap on your phone’s build number seven times to enable it. It will give you more control of your app.
thanks,
Harshal
0
Reply
1 Andrew Parker 8 months ago Link to comment
Free stuff and money on internet with Rewardo. me app. You can get all kind of cool stuff. Use my code OEEN4A to earn more points. Try it!
0
Reply
1 Calvin Bowie 9 months ago Link to comment
Full close my Play Store how do I bring it back up
0
Reply
1 Chevonne Bronkhorst 11 months ago Link to comment
My Google Play Store just keeps installing the apps? But it never downloads? Can someone please help me?
0
Reply
1 Yolanda Cooper Sep 27, 2016 Link to comment
My googel play store keeps saying.... Googel play store has stopped working. Can someone please help me with this!
0
Reply
2 Sandra M. Sep 8, 2016 Link to comment
This is all lovely information but still don't see an answer for why play store won't load
0
Reply
3 rilo ariicho ariicho Jul 7, 2016 Link to comment
My Google play games app is disabled please help me enable again.it happened during rooting now I unrooted again and play games is still disabled.
0
Reply
1 Devlin Garcia Jul 12, 2016 Link to comment
Same thing with me, I need help
0
Reply
5 Ahm AD Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
nice
0
Reply
1 Marcel Pollard Jun 23, 2016 Link to comment
My phone is telling me that have enough space to download apps. I have 7GB available on an SB card. Please help. I need to download WhatsApp and Amazon Kindle.
0
Reply
15 Vinicius. G. Romero Jun 18, 2016 Link to comment
I didn't know about the first one...
I'm not even mad, this is amazing. Great article!
0
Reply
1 Sharon Haynes Jun 18, 2016 Link to comment
My LG tribute has a last updated date of 12/31/69. This happened after I did a factory reset. Can anyone help?
0
Reply
1 bob Jun 17, 2016 Link to comment
Does anyone know of an app or process to "lock" icons into position? I get my screens laid out the way I want and soon or later they have get moved or slide around as I pull my phone in or out of my pocket, or flick the screen too hard.
0
Reply
1 Richard Pariath Jun 16, 2016 Link to comment
the VPN tip did not work for me.
0
Reply
12 lianne john Jun 15, 2016 Link to comment
Good stuff!
0
Reply
15 Vinicius. G. Romero Jun 14, 2016 Link to comment
I have a question somewhat relevant to the topic, but to anyone who have Nova Prime Launcher: If you had the free version first and then purchase prime, will all your settings still be saved?
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