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A simple guide to accessing the Google Play Store
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This wikiHow teaches you how to open the Google Play Store app on your Android.

Accessing the Google Play Store

Pull down from the top of your phone screen to access the search bar, then type “Play Store.” Click the app icon to pull up the store. Alternatively, open the settings on your device, click “Apps,” and scroll down until you find the Play Store. Click the app icon to open it.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Opening the Play Store App from Your Home Page

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  1. [1]
  2. If you don't see the app on your home screen, you can search for it.
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  3. The icon looks like a multicolored triangle. Pressing the app icon will launch the Play Store app.
    • You will be presented with the Home screen of the Play Store and lists of apps based on your activity.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Finding the Play Store App from Your Settings

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  1. This looks like a cog, or a spikey wheel.
  2. Scroll down the list to Apps to see all the installed applications on your device.[2]
  3. This looks like a sideways triangle colored with Google’s colors, blue, yellow, green, and red.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 89,211 times.
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