Downloading applications, Downloading applications from google play, Downloading applications from other sources – Sony XPERIA Z3v User Manual

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Downloading applications

Downloading applications from Google Play™

Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games,

music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start

downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection, preferably over Wi-Fi

®

to limit data charges.

To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be

available in all countries or regions.

To download an application from Google Play™

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search

function.

3

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

installation.

Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in

order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.

You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application

under

Settings > Application manager.

Downloading applications from other sources

When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you

can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant

download instructions.

Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download

applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions

or concerns.

To allow the download of applications from other sources

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Security.

3

Mark the

Unknown sources checkbox.

4

Tap

OK.

Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in

order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.

You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application

under

Settings > Application manager.

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