This post shows you how to install apps on your device.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science so I find things like installing apps very easy to the extent that I was shocked when my friend had no clue on how to install VidMate on her Android smartphone.

Apps are software that are installed and run on PCs, tablets, smartphones, and other devices.

They can be installed from Google Play Store on Android devices, Apple Store on iOS devices, and from software vendors online.

Some apps are easy to install when it is your first time installing them. Whereas others leave you with a headache by the end of their installation. I have experienced both situations.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science so I find things like installing apps very easy to the extent that I was shocked when my friend had no clue on how to install VidMate on her Android smartphone.

Apps are software that are installed and run on PCs, tablets, smartphones and other devices.

They can be installed from Google Play Store on Android devices, Apple Store on iOS devices, and from software vendors online.

Some apps are easy to install when it is your first time installing them. Whereas others leave you with a headache by the end of their installation. I have experienced both situations.

i) How to install apps on Android from Google Play Store

Google Play Store has over 3.48 million apps — appinventiv.

To install apps from Google Play Store, your device should be Android. Follow the steps below:

1. Firstly, open the Google Play Store app. This app comes with the phone. It is a default app that comes with Android devices.

2. Secondly, search for an app you specifically want to install or look through the apps presented for you and pick one to install.

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3. Lastly, tap on the install button to install the app. Wait for it to fully install. Then launch and start using it afterward.

That is how you install apps from Google Play Store on Android devices.

ii) How to install apps on your iPhone using Apple Store

To install apps on iPhones:

NOTE: You should sign in with your Apple ID or create one before installing any apps from the apple store.

1. Go through the App Store by tapping Apps (below).
2. Look through the store and tap the preferred category.
3. Then, to search for apps by name, tap Search (below) then enter the name of the app.
4. Tap on the app, tap GET and then tap INSTALL.

In the event that there’s a charge for the app, tap the price and then tap BUY.

Also, in case you have a compatible iPhone with Face ID enabled, double-tap the Side button then look at the screen to authenticate.

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How to install apps on your desktop

To install apps from the Microsoft Store:

1. a) Launch the Microsoft Store app
2. b) Look for the app you would like to install.
3. c) Install it and wait for the installation to complete. You will receive a notification that the app has just gotten installed.

To install apps from software vendors online, go to their website and download their executable files (.exe) either 64 bit or 32 bit depending on your PC.

After downloading, run the executable file and follow the instructions to install the app.

Conclusion

Installing apps is very easy once you know how. It is helpful to also google how to install some apps in case you are stuck installing a specific app. It will save you time.

Let us know in the comments if these tips on how to install apps have worked out for you.

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