Virgin Mobile 601 Cell Phone User Manual


 
Apps and Entertainment 95
Restore Apps from Google Play
Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that
were downloaded previously.
1.
Touch > > Play Store.
2.
Touch > My Apps.
3. Swipe to the All tab, and then touch the app you want to restore.
4. Install the app.
For more details, refer to the Google Play help. Touch > Help.
Download Apps from the Web
You can download apps directly from websites.
Important: Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources. To help protect your
phone and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you download from Google Play.
1. Open your Web browser, and then go to the website where you can download the app you want.
2. Follow the website’s download instructions for the app.
3. Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you’ve set your phone to allow
installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources.
Important: After installing the app, go back to Settings > Security and make sure to clear the
Unknown sources option.
Uninstall an App
If you no longer need an app that you’ve downloaded and installed, you can uninstall it.
Note: Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
1.
Touch > .
2. Touch and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall.
Note: If you purchased an app in Play Store, you can uninstall it for a refund within a limited time. To
know more about the refund policy for paid apps, refer to the Google Play help.