The Google Play Store is a treasure trove of apps, eBooks, movies, and more for Android owners. While most users are familiar with the basic features of the Play Store, such as downloading new apps and updating installed applications, there are several tips and tricks that many users may not know about. In this article, we will cover 20 of these lesser-known features that can enhance your Google Play experience.
1. Add your favorite apps to the “Wishlist”: Similar to maintaining a watchlist for movies on IMDB, you can create a wishlist on Google Play to keep track of Android apps that you want to use or purchase in the future. Simply open the app you want to add and tap on the + banner to add it to your wishlist.
2. Content filtering: If you have children using your phone, you can control the content they have access to by enabling content filtering. Go to Play Store Settings, select Content Filtering, and choose the desired maturity level.
3. See apps on your Wishlist: Access your wishlist and choose whether to install, purchase, or remove the apps. Swipe right to left from the Play Store home, select My Wishlist, and view your added apps.
4. Password restrict app purchases: If multiple users share a single Android device, you can secure app purchases and the money in your Google wallet by setting up password restrictions. Open Google Play Store, go to Settings, select Password, and enter your password.
5. See app orders: Keep track of your in-app and app expenses on the Play Store by clicking on the Gear button and selecting My orders.
6. Disable update notifications: If you don’t want apps to update automatically when new versions are released, you can disable update notifications. Open the Play Store app, go to Settings, and deselect Notifications.
7. Redeem a promotional code: If you have a Google gift card, you can redeem it by swiping left to right from the Google Play home, selecting Redeem, and entering your code.
8. See your entire Android device collection: If you use multiple Android devices with one account, you can view your entire collection from one place. Open the Web Play Store, select the Gear icon, and go to Settings.
9. Stop apps being added onto your device home screen by default: If you don’t want newly installed apps to appear on your device’s home screen, swipe left to right from the Google Play home, select Settings, and deselect Add icon to Home Screen.
10. Install an app from your desktop: You can install apps to your Android device from your desktop browser. Open the Google Play Store on your browser, select the desired app, click on Install, choose the device, and click Install.
11. Request a refund: If a purchased app disappoints you, you can request a refund within a 15-minute window after purchase. After that, you need to submit a refund plea to the developer. Click on the Gear icon, select My orders, choose the app, click on the favicon, select “I’d like to request a refund,” provide your reason, and click Submit.
12. Hide your Android from menus: If you want to hide your Android device from appearing in menu lists, open the web Google Play Store, select the Gear icon, go to Settings, and deselect Show in menus for the desired device.
13. Remotely access your Droid with the Android Device Manager: The Android Device Manager allows you to remotely access your device, including ringing it, locking it, and erasing all data in case it is stolen. Open the web Google Play Store, select the Gear icon, and go to Android Device Manager.
14. Select your Droid in Android Device Manager: If you have multiple Droids registered under the same Google account, the Android Device Manager lets you select and track different devices easily. Open the web Play Store, select the Gear icon, and go to Android Device Manager. Choose the device you want to track from the drop-down menu.
15. Filter out device types: If you want to filter app searches based on device types, such as smartphones or tablets, open the Play Store app, select APPS at the top, choose a category, such as TOP PAID or TOP FREE, and select Designed for tablets from the drop-down menu.
16. Update all your apps at once: Keep your apps up-to-date by updating all of them at once. Swipe left to right from the Google Play home, select My apps, and tap Update All.
17. Remove unwanted apps from your account: If you want to remove unwanted apps from your linked account, swipe left to right from the Google Play home, select My apps, select All from the top banner, and click on the X for the desired app.
18. Shop apps recommended by editors: Discover and purchase apps recommended by the editors that are tailored to your taste. Swipe left to right from the Google Play home, select My apps, swipe left to right again, and select Shop Apps.
19. Find trending apps: Easily find the most downloaded and trending apps worldwide. Swipe left to right from the Google Play home, select My Apps, swipe left to right again, and go to the Trending tab.
20. Search for apps straight from the Google Play app: If you don’t know the name of an app but know its purpose, you can use the search option provided in the Google Play app. Open the app, tap on the Magnifying Glass icon, type your search term, and hit enter.
These 20 tips and tricks can enhance your Google Play Store experience and help you make the most out of its features. From managing app purchases to finding trending apps, these features will surely surprise and delight Android owners.
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