Google Play Store is one of the best things about Android. I have compiled some handy tips and tricks for the Google Play Store. It is a stockpile of millions of applications developed by talented developers from all over the world. One of the significant reasons why Windows phones couldn’t keep up with Android and iOS is the lack of developers and apps in their app store. A considerable number of Android developers worldwide are developing amazing apps each day. Google Play Store is the best platform to upload your app for the world to see.
Google Play Store Tips and Tricks:
The following are a few tricks that I learned about the Google Play store. If you know of any other tricks or tips, please share them with us in the comments.
Refund App on Google Play Store:
Google Play Store allows users to refund any app if they don’t find it according to their expectations. So, if you buy an app and don’t find it as the publisher promised, you can get back all of your money if you refund it within two hours of purchase. Two hours is enough time to figure out if the app is worth spending money on. Many people are not familiar with this feature.
Once you have installed a paid app and you don’t like it. You want your money back. Just go to the Google Play store page for that app. There will be three options. “Install,” “Open,” and “Refund.” Tap the refund button, and you will get all your money back.
This feature can be handy if your child mistakenly bought any app from the Google Play Store that you don’t want.
Tip: If you want to save accidental purchases, Go to Play Store -> Menu Icon -> Settings-> Turn on Require Authentication for all purchases through Google Play Store on this device.
Install an Application that is not presenCountryur Country:
If you want to get an app that isn’t available in the country, There are ways that you can change your Google Play Store country to get this app. I used it myself when Pokemon Go was released. See this guide to change your Google Play store country.
Check out Indie Corner:
Independent developers develop some apps without huge money and sponsors. These apps are built upon great ideas of underrated developers who refuse to work for others. The indie corner is a great place to find such apps. Indie Corner can’t be found on the phone. You can browse it from your PC or laptop and download it from your phone. To locate the indie corner. Open the Google Play Store on your PC and search for “Indie Corner.” The first result will be “Discover Indie Corner”. Click on it and discover great apps from under-rated developers.
Put Parental Lock:
Suppose you don’t want your child to download apps that are not meant for children. You can put parental control. It will allow you to specify which type of apps you don’t want to display in your child’s app search. This can be handy to prevent them from downloading apps that allow others to see their location. Or apps that are not meant for them, such as dating apps.
To put Parental lock:
- Go to Google Play Store -> Open Menu -> Go to Settings -> Select Parental Controls  ->Turn it on.
- Now, you will be asked to set a parental PIN code.
- Now, select the type of apps that you want to put restrictions on.
From now on, whenever anyone tries to download an app in the restricted category, your phone will ask for a parental code.
Manage your Apps:
Using the My Apps & Games feature, you can monitor the apps on your phone. It prompts you if any app requires an update. It will also show you the apps that came with the operating system. You can also remove any unwanted app from this menu.
It can be accessed by going to the Google Play Store and Tapping on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner.
Now you will see My Apps & Games. Tap on it.
It will display all the games on your phone and the ones that require updates. You can also use it to see what the new update has added to the app.
That’s all from my side on Google Play Store Tips and Tricks. Do you know of any tips or tricks that I missed? Do let us know that trick. I hope these Google Play Store tips will come in handy for you guys.
