The Google Play Store gets frequent updates, which is great news. The not-so-great news is that it can take weeks, or for some people even longer, to get the latest iteration. The basic functionality never changes so being stuck on an older version isn’t all that bad. However, we understand the urge to get the latest and greatest version on your device.
Looking to update Google Play Store on your device? Here’s how.
Step 1: Check your current version
Land development desktop 2009. The first thing you’ll want to do is see which version you have to make sure you’re downloading Google Play Store’s latest version.
This can be done as follows:
Open your Google Play Store app.
Open the settings.
Scroll to the bottom. You’ll find the “Play Store version” there.
This is important because you don’t want to install an older version of Google Play by accident. You also want to make sure you download a version that is compatible with your phone. That shouldn’t be too much of a problem unless you’re rocking some ancient version of Android like 2.3 Gingerbread — if that’s the case, it’s probably time to replace your phone!
Step 2: Download Google Play Store via an APK
It’s a pretty self-explanatory step. The Google Play Store comes in APK format like any other Android app. You can download APKs from websites, tech blogs, and trusted people on forums or other places. However, for now, APKMirror is probably your best bet for trusted Google Play Store APKs. Here is a short tutorial for downloading the Play Store app:
Head to this link by clicking here.
Find the version of the Play Store you want. If you want a newer version, reference your current version and see if a new one is available.
Download the app by following the website’s instructions.
There are some other places that have recent Play Store APKs uploaded. However, APKMirror is just easiest method and it’s one that people generally trust. You shouldn’t have problems getting it from there.
This is how APK installations look on Android Oreo and higher.
Step 3: Deal with security permissions
The Unknown Sources setting has been a part of Android for ages. When disabled, it prevents users (and other apps) from installing applications from anywhere aside from the Google Play Store. Android Oreo changed this to a per-app permission rather than a system setting. Thus, there are two different parts to this one.
Before Android Oreo:
Enter your device settings.
Go to “Security”.
Find the Unknown Sources option and check the box. A warning will pop up which you should definitely read. Once done, hit “OK” and this will enable you to install APKs from Unknown Sources.
If Unknown Sources isn’t in the Security settings, try finding it in the Privacy settings or Application (Apps) settings.
After Android Oreo:
Begin installation with a file browser or through the web browser.
Android will tell you that the app doesn’t have permission to install APKs. Click the available Settings button in that prompt.
In the next menu, tick the box that lets that app install APKs.
Hit the back button to return to your installation.
It’s a little more complicated, but the trade off is better security because the only app that can install third party APKs is the one you just gave permission to as opposed to the system-wide setting in previous versions of Android.
Step 4: Use a file manager and install the Google Play Store
Now that we’re all set to go it’s time to install this thing. Use your favorite file browser. For those who may not have one, you can see our recommendations here!
Open your file browser and navigate to wherever you downloaded the Google Play Store APK. If you downloaded it on your device then it will be on your SD card in the Downloads folder.
Once you find the APK, click on it. There may be a box that pops up depending on the apps you have installed on your device asking which app you want to use. If this is the case, click “Package Installer”.
On the next screen, read over any permission changes (there usually aren’t any) and then click install. When it’s finished, the latest Google Play Store will be installed on your device.
Hey you did it! Wait, there is still one more step!
Step 5: Disable Unknown Sources
Leaving the Unknown Sources box checked is a major security hole that can cause problems down the road. The best way to keep yourself safe is to go back and turn that off! If you have Android Oreo or later, you are done and you can skip this step because these settings aren’t in your phone anymore.
Go back into your device settings.
Go back into the Security settings, Privacy settings, or Application settings (wherever you found it last time).
Uncheck the box. This will prevent everything (except the Play Store) from installing apps. You can always re-check the box later if you need to do this again.
There’s probably a reason they changed it in Android Oreo and this is probably it.
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You now know how to download Google Play Store to ensure you have the latest version. This method will work on almost any Android device, but there may be slight variances depending on your Android version and OEM. Do keep in mind that this will not work on Amazon Kindle Fire devices. That’s an entirely different process which may also require you to root your device.
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The Play Store has Apps, Games, Music, Movies and more!
Google Play Sore Lets you download and install Android apps in Google play officially and securely. It’s Google’s official store and portal for Android apps, games and other content for your Android-powered phone or tablet.
Just as Apple has its App Store, Google has the Google Play Store. It’s a huge Android market and it gives users access to various digital media such as movies, books, magazines, music and more.
Google Play Store is not available at Google Play Store as an app to download. So you can install APK file of Google Play Store for your Android devices from APKPure.com.
If your Android device is short on space, or you want to work around country restrictions, then you can simply download and install APK files directly from Google Play to your computer and install it on your device later. Effectively, you can store an APK collection on your hard drive or cloud storage, then dip into it when you want to grab an app. Here's how to download APKs to your PC.
There are a couple of ways you can download a Google Play APK to your PC. You can use a Chrome extension or a website that will generate a specific download link for you - we've covered both methods for you below. You can even download paid APKs if you have already purchased them on the Play Store, but take a look at the excerpt from Google Play's Terms & Conditions at the very bottom of this tutorial to see their take on the subject.
Download APK file using a browser extension
If you're likely to download lots of APKs, then getting yourself an extension for Chrome or Firefox is probably a good idea. For this tutorial, we're going to be using CodeKiem's APK Downloader extension version 2, which supports both Chrome and Firefox browsers.
Once you've added the extension to your desktop browser, you need to enter your email address, which will be stored in the Chrome extension associated with your Google Play account, and also your device ID for later requests.
To get your device ID, download an app called Device ID, which will bring up your Android ID when you open it. You should also use one of the e-mail addresses listed in Device ID – along with its associated password – to log into APK Downloader.
Device ID
Once you've done this, go to the Play Store and find an app you want to download to your PC. You'll notice that next to the 'Install' or 'Buy' button, there is now a 'Download APK' option. Click it to download the app you want.
Install APK file on your Android device
Enable 'Unknown sources' in your phone's security settings (Settings > Security > Unknown sources) to transfer APKs from your PC.
Connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable. The necessary drivers should install automatically and your phone should show up like a USB storage device.
Next, copy the APK you downloaded to your PC onto your phone (this is called 'sideloading'). I'd recommend an obvious location like the Downloads folder.
Go to the Downloads folder on your phone using its File Manager app, then tap the APK you just transferred over. It will request your permissions then install itself to your device.
For your peace of mind and security, disable 'Unknown Sources' when you’re done.
Download APK file from Google Play using a website
If you're a more casual APK downloader then a Chrome extension is probably not really necessary. Instead, you can just visit a dedicated site for generating APK download links whenever you need to.
Go to the Play Store and find the app you want to download.
Copy the app's URL address from the browser's address bar.
Next, go to a site like Evozi's APK Downloader (Evozi also has a Chrome/Firefox extension) and paste the app package name (or the whole Google Play URL if you're lazy) in the box at the top of the page.
Hit the blue button to generate the download link and save it to your computer.
Sideload the APK to your phone/tablet and install it as above.
Google's Terms & Conditions
You should note that using these methods to access apps in the Google Play Store may technically be against the Play Store's terms of service (we're not entirely sure), so use this process at your own risk.
“3.3 You agree not to access (or attempt to access) Google Play by any means other than through the interface that is provided by Google, unless you have been specifically allowed to do so in a separate agreement with Google. You specifically agree not to access (or attempt to access) Google Play through any automated means (including use of scripts, crawlers, or similar technologies) and shall ensure that you comply with the instructions set out in any robots.txt file present on the Google Play website.” - Google Play Terms of Service
Do you like to download APKs to your PC for safe-keeping? Let us know in the comments.
Updated by Robert Zak on July 16, 2015
Sometimes it's necessary to install the Google Play Store manually. Whether you have accidentally uninstalled it, or you want to revert back to a previous version, or even if your Google Play Store is not working and you just want a fresh install, there's a solution! Here's how to download and how to install the Play Store.
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A note on Google Play Store version numbers
The numbering system for Google Play Store versions may seem a little confusing at first, but it's easy to get your head around. If the jumps between numbers seem odd, that's simply because Google didn't publicly release the versions in between.
How to check your current Google Play version
Updates take time and don't arrive at the same time for all Android devices. This is why sometimes you might want to download and install a newer version of Google Play, especially if your current one is causing you trouble. Before rushing to download the latest Play Store APK, however, you should first check which version of the Play Store app you have installed at the moment. Here is how to do it:
Go to Settings, then Apps
Find Google Play and tap it
Scroll all the way down where you should see the version number on the bottom
If your Google Play app is working normally and the only reason you're sideloading is because you're impatient, you can also check the app version in the Play Store application itself. Open it, tap the three lines (menu button) in the top left corner, go into Settings and scroll all the way down to see the exact number.
Download Google Play Store APK
Please note that the following guide is for owners of an Android device with a licensed version of the Play Store installed. We recognize that is sometimes necessary to re-install or roll back the Play Store app.
Download the latest version of the Google Play:
Looking for a previous version of the Google Play Store?
As usual, most of the changes are under the hood, aimed at making everything run more smoothly. We haven't been able to find significant changes to the user interface or new features in the latest Google Play app version. If you download the update and notice any errors, however, check out our guide to troubleshooting Google Play.
How do I install the Google Play Store?
The simplest method for installing the Play Store will already be quite familiar to you if you're an avid follower of AndroidPIT: just download and install the Play Store APK manually. An APK is the Android equivalent to an .exe program on your computer.
Instead of downloading an app from the Play Store, you simply install it yourself without the Play Store's help. We've even got a handy guide to help you:
This is, of course, extra useful when the app you want to install is the Play Store itself. There are two ways to get the Google Play APK installed on your device: directly on your phone or through your computer. We'll do the easy option first.
Install Google Play with your phone
Download Play Store Apk 4.1.10
On older versions of Android (before Oreo) you will need to simply go to your settings menu and enable installing from unknown sources, then open the above link. You'll be prompted whether you allow the download and installation. APKMirror is a safe source, so it's ok to hit Yes.
On Android Oreo and above, manually installing the Google Play app is a bit more complicated. Here is what you need to do:
Head to Settings and find Apps. Once in the apps menu, scroll down until you find your mobile browser - Google Chrome, for example.
Tap on your browser and scroll down to the Advanced section. There you will find Install unknown apps. Open and select Allow from this source. You can disable this option after you're done.
Using the browser on your device, go to the XDA Developers forum or APK Mirror website to download the APK for the latest version of the Play Store.
You may get a message warning that 'this type of file can harm your device.' Ignore it (trust us) and tap OK.
Open the APK (you can tap the completed download in your notifications menu), read the new permissions (if any) that the new Play Store version requests, then tap Install.
Install Google Play using a computer
If you don't have a data or Wi-Fi connection on your device, you can download the Play Store app APK to your computer instead. The same process applies, but you will need a file manager app installed on your smartphone, if your device doesn't come with a preinstalled one.
Download a third party file manager app, if you don't have one - FX File Explorer, for example. Allow it to install apps from unknown sources, following the same steps as described for your mobile browser.
Using the browser on your computer, go to XDA Developers forum or APK Mirror to download the APK for the latest version of the Play Store.
Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable and copy the APK over to your Android device.
Find the APK using your file manager app.
Launch the APK, accept the permissions and tap Install.
Don't forget to remove the permission to install from unknown sources from your file management app if you don't intend to sideload more APKs.
FX File Explorer
Once you've reinstalled the Google Play Store app, you shouldn't worry about having to download every following version manually again. As soon as there's a newer version than the one you sideloaded, the Google Play app will automatically update. If you are still experiencing problems, however, it's time to do some troubleshooting.
Google Play Store troubleshooting
Google Services Framework is a crucial service that lets the Play Store communicate with apps on your device, allowing for automatic updates and so on. If these functions stop working, or you experience other problems, then there may be a problem with the service. In such a case, you should clear the cache on both Google Play Store and Google Play Services. To do this:
Go to Settings > Apps
Scroll down to Google Play Store, tap it, then tap Clear cache.
Do the same for Google Play services
That should fix most problems you'll experience with the Play Store
Note: depending on what type of device you have, it may need to be rooted in order to manually install the Play Store, but that's a tutorial for another day.
Download Google Play Store Apk File
What is the one must-have feature you want in the Google Play Store? Do you like the latest updates? Let us know in the comments.