CHAPTER 8

Working with Apps

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Apps are software that provide specific functionality to your phone or tablet. Android comes with some apps built in, and you can install further apps to make your device perform the tasks you need. You can download apps from Google’s Play Store or other sources, run them as needed, and switch quickly among them. To keep apps running well, you can update them manually or automatically.

Run Apps and Switch Quickly Among Them

Explore Google Play and Download Apps

Update Your Apps

Remove Apps You No Longer Need

Choose Which Apps to Update Automatically

Move Apps to the SD Card

Manually Install an App

Run Apps and Switch ...

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