Whether you’re new to smartphones or just making the switch to Android, this is part 2 in our Google Play Basics series for new Android users, meant to answer some of the most basic questions you might be afraid to ask. This time, we take you through registering for Google Play.
1. Opening the the Google Play app
Find the shopping bag icon on the screen and the Play logo. The icon should say Play Store.
2. Adding a new Google Account
Click the icon with three dots in the upper right hand corner of the screen, and then click on Settings> Account> Add Account. If you don’t have a Google account (or if you don’t have Gmail or a blog on Blogger), opt for creating a new account by clicking on ‘New’. If you want to register with a Gmail account that you already have, click ‘Existing’.
3. Using your Google account to log into Google services
Once you’ve created a Google Account, you can use it to log into all Google services. Registration on Google Play requires the creation of a Google account, which also creates a mailbox in Gmail. You don’t have to use the Gmail service, but you do get a mailbox when you create the account. Just remember, you will need this email account to log in and out of Google services, so make sure that the email and password are memorable. There is a password recovery option in case you forget.
4. Adding credit card info
Adding credit card info isn’t necessary, and it might even be smart not to if you want to avoid charges, but it might be a good idea if you plan on buying a lot of apps and want to make the process a bit quicker. The Google server is secure so you don’t have to worry too much about inputting your credit card info.
And that’s it! You’ve created an account in the Play Store where you can now download games and applications for Android phones and tablets.
Have you encountered any problems during registration? Let us know in the comments below.
Read the other articles in our Google Play guide:
- Is Google Play free?
- How to recover your password in Google Play
- How to fix server error RPC:S-5:AEC-0 on Google Play
- Send apps to your Android device from a PC
- Get a refund for an app purchased in Google Play
Original article written by Radek Grabarek, published on Softonic PL.
