Reinstall & re-enable apps

You can use apps that you bought on Google Play on any Android device without the need to pay again. Each device must be signed in to the same Google Account. Learn how to sync apps across devices.

If you turn off an app that comes with your device, you can turn it back on. Learn how to manage unused apps on Android.

You can also reinstall an app that you bought but deleted.

1. On your Android device, open the Google Play app 👁 Google Play
   .
2. On the right, tap the Profile icon.
3. Tap Manage apps & device 👁 and then
   Manage.
4. Select the apps you want to install or turn on.
   • If you can't find the app, at the top, tap This device 👁 and then
     Not installed.
5. Tap Install or Enable.

To uninstall Google Play Store app updates:

1. On your device's home or app screen, find the Google Play Store app.
2. Touch and hold the Google Play Store app 👁 Google Play
   .
3. Tap App info.
4. At the top right, tap More 👁 Image
   👁 and then
   Uninstall updates.
5. Review the info and tap OK.

To reinstall Google Play Store app updates:

1. Open the Google Play Store app 👁 Google Play
   .
2. At the top right, tap the Profile picture.
3. Tap Settings 👁 and then
   About.
4. Under “Play Store version,” tap Update Play Store.

Important:

• Clearing cache from Google Play Store is the most common solution to issues when you download apps from Google Play Store.
• When you clear the cache and data, it may delete some settings on the Google Play Store app like parental controls and password protection. It will ask you to reagree to the Terms of Service the next time you open the Google Play Store.

1. Find the Google Play Store app on your device's home or app screen.
2. Touch and hold the Google Play Store app.
3. Tap App Info 👁 Image
   .
4. Tap Storage & cache 👁 and then
   Clear Cache.
5. Tap Clear storage 👁 and then
    Delete.