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How to Share an App on Android
Share your favorite apps from Google Play Store
By Adam S. Doud Adam S. Doud Writer Adam has been writing about mobile technology since 2011. He is the former host of the Android Authority podcast, and his work has appeared in numerous publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 7, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS What to Know
Already Installed: Tap and hold app > App info > Store > App Details > three dots in upper-right > Share.Google Play App: Locate app > select three dots in upper-right > Share.Browser: Locate app > copy URL > paste URL into message/email > Send. This article explains how to share and install Android apps from the Google Play Store via a web browser or the official app. How to Share a Google Play Store App
The easiest way to share apps is by opening the app in the Google Play Store. You can get there in one of two ways. The easiest way is simply to open the app store on your device and search for the app you want. However, if you already have the app installed, you can go straight to its app store entry the following way. Tap and hold on the app. In the context menu that opens, tap App info. Scroll to the bottom to Store and tap App Details. Now that you're looking at the App Store listing for the app you want to share, tap the three dots in the upper right corner. Tap Share. From here, you can tap a contact or an app to send the URL. Use a Browser to Share a Google Play Store App
You may have noticed that the information you're sharing looks like a normal website URL. That's because it is. That means you can also locate your favorite app using a web browser on your computer. Go to http://play.google.com. Click Apps. Type the name of the app in the search bar and click Search. Click on the app. The URL in your browser is the information you need to share it. Copy that, then paste it into a message, or email, to send the app to your friends. That's it! That URL is all your phone needs to find the app. How to Install a Google Play Store App From the Link
If you receive a link that a friend shared with you, it's really easy to install the app. Plus, like sharing, you can do it from your mobile device or from a browser. The easiest way is to install the app directly from your Android device. Open the URL on your Android device and tap Install. How to Install an Android App From Your Browser
If you don't have your device with you, or if you are on a computer, the link works there too. You can install the app from your web browser to your Android device. assuming you are signed in to the Google Play Store in your browser (we'll cover that too), the app will install remotely to your device, Open the link on your computer. If you are not already signed into the Play Store, you'll need to. Click Sign In in the upper right corner. If you are already signed in, skip to step 5. Enter your email address and click Next. Be sure to sign in to the same Google account as your mobile device. Enter your password and click Next. Click Install. You may be asked to choose a device on which to install. Select a device and click Continue. You will need to verify your password. Click Next. Enter your password and click Next. Once the app installs, click OK. How to Send Your Location on Android Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Share a Google Form How to Delete Apps on an Android Phone How to Run Android Apps on Windows 10 How to Update Instagram How to Install and Use Microsoft Edge for Android How to Install APK on Android How to Use BlueStacks to Run Android Apps on Windows How to Install TutuApp on iOS and Android Devices How to Install Google Play on Kindle Fire How to Save Twitter Videos on iOS, Android, and Windows Using the XBox SmartGlass Controller How to Install Kodi on Android How to Cancel Netflix How to Use the Clipboard on Android Phones How to Delete Apps on an Android Tablet How to Download Games on Android Tablets Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies