This article will help you find the Google Play store on your Android phone and explain various methods to open the Play Store app.
How to Open Play Store from the App List
The most used method to open the Google Play Store is by accessing the app drawer of your Android device. To begin,
1. Unlock your phone and swipe up to access the app drawer.
2. Scroll through the list of apps installed on your device.
3. You can also use the Search icon and type the app name.
4. Select the app from the Search result and tap it to open the Play Store app.
How to Open Play Store from Home Screen Shortcut
Adding Google Play Store to the home screen helps easily access the app. You can create a home screen shortcut for the Google Play Store if your Android phone does not have on its own. For that,
1. Open the app drawer to locate the Play Store app.
2. Tap and hold the Play Store icon for a few seconds.
3. Tap the Add to Home option and the Play Store app will be immediately added to the empty slot on the Home Screen.
4. Tap on the app to open the Google Play Store.
In addition to the above steps, you can also tap and hold the Google Play Store icon to drag the Play Store on the space of your home screen. To bring it back to its original position, you can tap and hold the app again and select the Remove option. The Google Play Store will be back to its default position from the home screen.
How to Open Play Store Using Settings Menu
You can also access the Google Play Store from the Settings menu on your Android phone. To do so,
1. Go to your Android Settings and select Apps.
2. Scroll down and locate Google Play Store from the list of apps installed on your device.
3. Choose the app to hit the Open option in the bottom left corner of the Google Play Store’s App info page.
You will be redirected to the Google Play Store to download your favourite apps.
How to Open Play with Google Assistance
If you love using Google Assistant, tap the microphone icon in the Search bar displayed on the Home screen of your Android device. Now, say Open Google Play Store which instantly opens the Play Store app for you.
Frequently Asked Question
In the Play Store home screen, tap the account icon → Manage apps and device → Manage → Installed. This shows the list of apps installed on your device.
The row of favourite apps is displayed at the bottom of the home screen. First, add the Google Play store to the home screen by tapping and holding the app for a few seconds. Then, tap the Add to Home option. Google Play Store will now appear on the home screen. Finally, touch and hold the Play Store app and move your fingers to drag and drop on the space in the favourites bar.