{"id":18297,"date":"2017-05-20T13:08:07","date_gmt":"2017-05-20T07:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=18297"},"modified":"2017-05-20T13:08:07","modified_gmt":"2017-05-20T07:38:07","slug":"10-google-play-tips-tricks-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/10-google-play-tips-tricks-make\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Google Play Tips and Tricks To Make The Most Out Of It"},"content":{"rendered":"

We as a whole know Google Play Store as the official spot for all our application needs on Android yet the truth of the matter is, Google Play is considerably more than just applications. The Store brings applications and amusements as well as films, eBooks, music and so on. That is not all however, as it gives you a chance to deal with your gadgets as well. In this way, on the off chance that you think you know Google Play Store well, reconsider! As, here are some cool Google Play tips and traps that you may have passed up a major opportunity for:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Enable\/Disable Auto-update apps<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Auto updating apps\u00a0can be a convenience as well as an annoyance at times. However, Google Play Store lets you enable or disable auto-update apps according to your needs. You can set apps to auto-update at any time or only\u00a0when your device is connected to a WiFi network or not at all. To set things up, Go to\u00a0Play Store Settings->Auto-update apps<\/strong>\u00a0and choose your preference.<\/p>\n

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If you don\u2019t want a particular app to auto-update, you can do that as well. Just\u00a0hit the three-dot button<\/strong>\u00a0when you\u2019re inside the app\u2019s page on Play Store and\u00a0untick \u201cAuto-update\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"102. Set parental controls<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have children at home, who\u00a0love to fiddle with your Android smartphone, you should consider setting parental controls on the Google Play Store. To set parental controls on what apps can be seen on the Store, go to\u00a0Play Store Settings->Parental controls<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0turn on Parental controls<\/strong>. If you are using the Parental controls feature for the first time, you will be asked to create a PIN. Once you have entered a PIN, you can set age restrictions for apps and movies.<\/p>\n

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3. Add content to your wishlist<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Google Play Store includes a cool Wishlist feature, which works like\u00a0a more \u201cSave for later\u201d sort-of feature. You can add apps, games, movies, books etc. to a wishlist in case you are on mobile data and want to install the app when you get home later. It also comes in handy for a paid app, which you want but don\u2019t want to go through the hassle of paying for right then. To add an app to wishlist,\u00a0hit the three dot button<\/strong>, which rests beside all the apps and tap \u201cAdd to wishlist<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n

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We would certainly love\u00a0it if Google would\u00a0notify users when a paid app in the wishlist is running a discount or have gone completely free. Here\u2019s hoping Google brings this feature for free but until then, you can use\u00a0AppSales<\/a>, which\u00a0do exactly that.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Check app recommendation through your friends<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

There was quite an uproar when Google integrated Google+ features in the Play Store but it does bring some cool additions like the ability to see app recommendations based on what your friends are using. To see these recommendations, go to Play Store\u2019s\u00a0hamburger drawer<\/strong>, available\u00a0a swipe away from the left edge. Then, go to \u201cPeople\u201d<\/strong>, where you should see apps from \u201cfamiliar faces\u201d and \u201cPeople you follow\u201d.<\/p>\n

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5. Manually update Google Play Store<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Google constantly makes changes to the Google Play Store and we all\u00a0can\u2019t wait to check them out.\u00a0However, there are times when a Play Store update is region-based and doesn\u2019t reach everyone at the same time. Well, in that case, you can go ahead and check for the update manually. To check for updates to Google Play Store, go to\u00a0Play Store Settings<\/strong>\u00a0and tap \u201cBuild version<\/strong> \u201c. If there\u2019s a new update available, you will get the message \u201cA new version of Google Play Store will be downloaded and installed\u201d.<\/p>\n

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6. Browse through various Categories<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a specific type of app or games or any other content, you should browse Play Store via Categories. At\u00a0Play Store\u2019s web portal<\/strong>, you get the\u00a0Categories drop-down button<\/strong>\u00a0at every section like Apps, Books, Movies etc.<\/p>\n

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In the Play Store app on Android, you can find the\u00a0\u201cCategories\u201d button in the scrollable pane<\/strong>\u00a0below Apps & Games tab. In the Categories page, you will find\u00a0the top categories like Photography, Family, Music & Audio, Entertainment etc. along with all\u00a0other categories like Android Wear, Comics, Widgets etc. Google also keeps on adding new cool categories like the new \u201cIndie Corner<\/a>\u201c, which features games and apps from indie developers.<\/p>\n

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7. Install Apps from PC<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Play Store Android app can be a little slow at times, so why not install apps right away from your PC instead. Yes, you can do that pretty easily. Go to the Play Store web portal and\u00a0make sure you log in with the same Google account as your Android device<\/strong>. Then, go to any\u00a0app\u2019s page and click \u201cInstall<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\n

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After which you should get a prompt to confirm installation on a particular device. If you have more than one\u00a0Android device using the Google account, you might have to\u00a0choose the device<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Once done, hit the \u201cInstall<\/strong>\u201d button, you should then get the message saying \u201cApp will be installed on your device soon<\/strong> \u201c. The app or game should\u00a0start downloading on your device automatically when connected to the Internet.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

8. Filter your searches<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

While there\u2019s no way presently on the Play Store Android app to filter your searches\u00a0but\u00a0you can do that on the Play Store\u2019s web version<\/strong>. Search for any\u00a0app or game\u00a0on the web Play Store and you should get filters by price and ratings. You can also filter results based on whether you need an app, game, movie or book.<\/p>\n

9. Become a beta tester<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Want to be among the users who get access to early features and developments of an app? Well, you should join the beta testers. There are open beta apps and closed beta apps.\u00a0If an app is available to beta test openly, you just need the link to their beta app and you can\u00a0install it easily. On the other hand, a closed beta app requires you to register first.<\/p>\n

For instance, Google beta apps like\u00a0Chrome beta<\/a>\u00a0is available on the Play Store as an open beta. On the other hand, WhatsApp beta requires you to\u00a0register<\/a>, after which\u00a0you will get an update to the beta version. Be careful though, as beta apps are known to be unstable or have a few bugs.<\/p>\n

10. Check your registered devices<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

If you have used a lot of Android devices in the past, you can manage your registered devices in the\u00a0Google Play Store web portal<\/strong>. To do so, hit the\u00a0settings cog icon<\/strong>\u00a0below your profile icon and click \u201cSettings<\/strong> \u201c.<\/p>\n

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You will then see the list of all the devices you have ever used with the Google account. You can\u00a0edit their names or untick the \u201cShow in menus\u201d option<\/strong>\u00a0to make sure\u00a0a device you aren\u2019t using anymore does not show up in the devices list when you are installing\u00a0an app.<\/p>\n

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Ready to use these Google Play tips and tricks?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

These are some cool Google Play tips and tricks that you might have missed out on. There are also other simple options\u00a0available in Play Store\u2019s Settings page like the ability to remove local search history, enable\/disable notifications for updates and more.<\/p>\n

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