Samsung SM-G900VZDAVZW - Manual (Page 60)

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Section 6: Applications
Managing Applications
Apps displays all applications installed on your phone,
including apps you download and install.
From Apps, you can change the way apps appear on the
screen, uninstall apps you’ve downloaded, and share apps
with friends. When you install new apps, new screens are
added to hold them.
Tip: You can place shortcuts to apps on the home screen, for
quick access to the application. For more information, see
“Create a Shortcut” on page 22.
Downloading and Installing Apps
Find new apps to download and install on your device:
• Amazon Appstore: For more information, see “Amazon
Appstore” on page 55.
• Play Store: For more information, see “Play Store” on
page 79.
• GALAXY Essentials: Optimize apps for your device. From the
apps panel, tap Menu > GALAXY Essentials.
Uninstalling or Disabling Apps
You can uninstall apps you download and install. Certain pre-
loaded apps cannot be uninstalled, but they can be disabled
to prevent them from running.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch Menu > Uninstall/disable apps.
3. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled show on
their icon. Touch ; then follow the prompts to hide
or uninstall the app.
Customizing the Apps Screens
Choosing a view
By default, app icons appear in a grid view. You can
rearrange the icons on the grid, or sort them alphabetically.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch Menu > View as.
3. Choose an option:
• Custom: The default view, which allows you to touch and hold
on apps to move them from screen to screen.
• Alphabetical order: Icons are arranged in A-to-Z order.