Installation & Uninstallation of applications in Android [How to Guide]

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It is hard to imagine a Smartphone without applications. The availability of millions of applications is what adds to their value. Remove the apps from your android; it will be no better than a basic handset. The user base of androids Smartphones is increasing with passage of every single second. There are users who have recently bought a Smartphone and wish to enjoy different application on their phone. Most of them do not know much about app Installation & Uninstallation procedures. There is some help in the section below. Have a look:

• The procedure is quite simple and easy to implement in comparison to Java or Symbianphones. Just remember there are two basic sources to get an application:-
  • Get applications directly from Android’s Market place
  • Getting the .apk files from other sources

There is an issue regarding the compatibility of a particular application with model of phone and the platform being used. There is little application that demands a higher configuration or advance version of android. Please check that before continuing.

Moreover, there is a security/privacy concern regarding application. The uses must avoid getting apps from un-trustworthy locations.

Installing Android Applications

Here is the procedure:

• Ensure internet connectivity (Wi Fi, 3G or GPRS) before proceeding.
• If you desire to install any particular app then with the help of a search tool you can easily find that. Keep searching until you find a particular application.
• Once you find that application in search results, you will need to tap over it.
• The downloading will begin and the application will get installed automatically on your Smartphone.

Some applications are not free and you will require making a payment in advance via credit card.

Uninstalling Android Applications

To uninstall follow:

• Go to Applications >> Settings and then select Applications.
• Now, select mange applications
• In the Manage applications section, you will find the options like all, third-party and On SD-Card.
• Select the appropriate option to view the list of applications. Then select the particular application by tapping.
• Then from the menu select uninstall the app.