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Five Tricks for Google Play Store You Need to Know

The Google Play Store is an essential platform for Android users, providing a vast collection of apps and games. However, there are some lesser-known features that can make your experience even better. In this blog post, we will discuss five tricks for the Google Play Store that you might find useful.

1. Hide App Updates

Sometimes, app updates come with new features or bug fixes that are not always desirable. If you prefer to stick with a specific version of an app, follow these steps:

  1. Long press on the app in your list.
  2. Tap on the three dots that appear.
  3. Select Disable Auto-update.

Now, you will no longer receive automatic updates for this app. If you change your mind, simply repeat the process and select Enable Auto-update instead.

2. Install Apps Directly from a Link

You don't always need to go through the Google Play Store interface to install apps. Instead, you can install an app directly from its download link by following these steps:

  1. Copy the link of the APK file.
  2. Open chrome://settings/apps in your web browser.
  3. Tap on the "Install unknown apps" option under the "Special access" section.
  4. Select your preferred browser and toggle it on.
  5. Go back to your downloads, tap on the APK file, and grant the necessary permissions when prompted.

3. Filter Apps by Last Update

To find newly updated apps, filter the Google Play Store list by apps that have been updated recently:

  1. Tap on the menu icon in the top left corner of the screen.
  2. Select My apps & games.
  3. Tap on the three dots at the top right corner and select Show only updated apps.

4. Force Stop Apps

If you suspect that an app is causing issues with your device, you can force stop it:

  1. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps.
  2. Find the app and tap on it.
  3. Tap on the Force Stop button at the bottom of the screen.

5. Share Apps with Family

Google Play Store allows you to share apps with your family members:

  1. Go to the app's page in the Google Play Store.
  2. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner and select Share.
  3. Choose how you want to share it - via a link or through your contacts.
  4. Select the family member from the list that appears, or enter their email address if they're not listed.
  5. Confirm the sharing process.

These are just five of the many tricks available for the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks to make the most out of your Android experience!

Published March, 2017