Use Google Play with multiple devices
Reinstall apps on a new or another device
If you buy apps or content on Google Play, you can use it on any compatible Android device without the need to pay again. Each device must be signed in to the same Google Account.
To automatically keep your apps in sync across your devices, you can turn on App sync.
If you get a new device or if you have issues with App sync, you can reinstall any apps you’ve bought on another device.
👁 Reinstall apps on a new or another device
Reinstall apps on your Android device from your phone or tablet
- On your Android device, open the Google Play app 👁 Google Play
. - On the right, tap the Profile icon.
- Tap Manage apps & device 👁 and then
Manage. - 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.
- If you can't find the app, at the top, tap This device 👁 and then
- Tap Install or Enable.
Tips:
- To reinstall apps, you must use the same account on all devices.
- If you can’t find an app or are asked to buy it again, make sure you use the same Google account you bought it with.
- Some content may not be available on all devices.
- You can reinstall an app that you bought but deleted.
- 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.