Reinstall & re-enable apps

You can use apps that you bought on Google Play on any Android device without the need to pay again. Each device must be signed in to the same Google Account. Learn how to sync apps across devices.

If you turn off an app that comes with your device, you can turn it back on. Learn how to manage unused apps on Android.

You can also reinstall an app that you bought but deleted.

Reinstall apps or turn apps back on

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open Google Play Store .
2. On the right, tap the profile icon.
3. Tap Manage apps & device Manage.
4. Select the apps you want to install or turn on.
   • If you can't find the app, at the top, tap This device Not installed.
5. Tap Install or Enable.

Troubleshooting steps

If you can't reinstall apps, try the steps below.

Uninstall & reinstall Google Play Store updates

To uninstall Google Play Store app updates:

1. On your device's home or app screen, find the Google Play Store app.
2. Touch and hold the Google Play Store app .
3. Tap App info.
4. At the top right, tap More Uninstall updates.
5. Review the info and tap OK.

To reinstall Google Play Store app updates:

1. Open the Google Play Store app .
2. At the top right, tap the Profile picture.
3. Tap Settings About.
4. Under “Play Store version,” tap Update Play Store.

Clear the cache & data of the Google Play Store

Important:

• Clearing cache from Google Play Store is the most common solution to issues when you download apps from Google Play Store.
• When you clear the cache and data, it may delete some settings on the Google Play Store app like parental controls and password protection. It will ask you to reagree to the Terms of Service the next time you open the Google Play Store.

1. Find the Google Play Store app on your device's home or app screen.
2. Touch and hold the Google Play Store app.
3. Tap App Info .
4. Tap Storage & cache Clear Cache.
5. Tap Clear storage  Delete.

Re-enable password protection and parental controls.

Find previously purchased or downloaded apps

If you can’t find an app or are asked to buy it again, make sure you're using the same Google account you bought it with.