Sony C1505, C1504 manual Getting started with Google Play, Downloading from Google Play

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Google Play™

Getting started with Google Play™

Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it.

To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™ account in your phone on page 52.

Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions

To open Google Play™

1 From the Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Play Store.

Downloading from Google Play™

You can download all kinds of applications from Google Play™, including free applications.

Before you download applications

Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure you have a working Internet connection.

Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content to your phone. Contact your operator for more information.

To download a free application

1In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.

2Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

3If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read this screen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affected if you proceed. Tap OK if you agree, or Cancel if you wish to cancel the download.

To download a paid application

1In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.

2Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions on your phone to complete your purchase.

3If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read this screen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affected if you proceed. Tap OK if you agree, or Cancel if you wish to cancel the download.

To open a downloaded application

1 In Google Play™, press , then tap My Apps.

2Tap the downloaded application.

You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen.

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