Sony Xperia Play

Sony Xperia Play

Download and use applications from Google Play - Sony Xperia Play

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In addition to the applications already on your phone, you can download new applications. Follow these instructions to download and use applications from Google Play.
You need to set up your phone for internet to use this function. Click here for information on how to set up your phone for internet.

You also need to activate a Google account. Click here for information on how to activate a Google account.

Step 1 of 11

Find "Play Shop"

Press the menu icon.

The first time you use the application, you need to accept the licence agreement.
Step 2 of 11

Find "Play Shop"

Press Play Shop (called Market until March 2012).

The first time you use the application, you need to accept the licence agreement.
Step 3 of 11

Find application

To search by category:
Press Apps or Games.

Step 4 of 11

Find application

Press the required subcategory.

Step 5 of 11

Find application

To search by application name:
Press the search icon.

Step 6 of 11

Find application

Key in the name of the required application and press the search icon.

Step 7 of 11

Download and install application

Press the required application.

Step 8 of 11

Download and install application

Press the field below Install or Buy.
Follow the instructions on the display to download and install the application.

Step 9 of 11

Download and install application

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Step 10 of 11

Use application

Press the menu icon.

Step 11 of 11

Use application

Press the application you've just downloaded.
Follow the instructions on the display to use the application.

Find "Play Shop"

Press the menu icon.
The first time you use the application, you need to accept the licence agreement.
Press Play Shop (called Market until March 2012).
The first time you use the application, you need to accept the licence agreement.

Find application

To search by category:
Press Apps or Games.
Press the required subcategory.
To search by application name:
Press the search icon.
Key in the name of the required application and press the search icon.

Download and install application

Press the required application.
Press the field below Install or Buy.
Follow the instructions on the display to download and install the application.
Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Use application

Press the menu icon.
Press the application you've just downloaded.
Follow the instructions on the display to use the application.

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