Google Play Store is a life-saver for Android users, allowing them to access various apps, games, and digital content. Occasionally, during the use of the Play Store, users may encounter different problems thus the users need to reinstall it. Here’s a step-by-step guide on reinstalling the Play Store on desktop, browser, and Android devices.
Reinstall Play Store on Desktop
- Open Browser: Launch your preferred web browser (preferably Google Chrome) on your desktop, and go to https://support.google.com/.
- Search for Play Store: In the search bar, type “Google Play Store Download” and hit Enter (Home key).
- Visit Official Website: You can do that by clicking on the official Google Play Store link.
- Download APK: On the Play Store website, locate the download button for the Play Store APK file. Click on it to download the file to your desktop.
- Install APK: Once the APK file is downloaded, locate it in your downloads folder and double-click to install it on your desktop.
On Browser
- Open Browser: Launch your web browser on your device.
- Visit Play Store Website: Type “play.google.com” in the address bar and press Enter.
- Login: If prompted, log in with your Google account credentials.
- Install Apps: Once logged in, you can browse and install apps directly from the Play Store website on your browser.
On Android
- Open Settings: Go to your device phone’s “Settings” tab.
- Apps & Notifications: Scroll down to “Apps” or “Apps & Notifications” depending on your device.
- Google Play Store: In the list of installed apps, locate and click on “Google Play Store”.
- Storage & Cache: Inside the Play Store app info, tap on “Storage & Cache.”
- Clear Cache: Tap on “Clear Cache” to remove temporary files that are associated with Play Store as a step to spearhead the operation.
- Uninstall Updates: Besides, you can also click on “Uninstall Updates” to get back the Play Store to the previous state if so.
- Reinstall Updates: Exit settings, open the Play Store, and it will automatically update to the latest version.
Conclusion
The Play Store’s newest version may be the solution for you if you have been experiencing some problems with app usability or difficulty accessing content through your Android device. In case you still have the problems, you can find the solution at the link provided by Google.
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