Ahead of Google's mandatory developer registration for sideloaded apps, the company's getting the Play Store ready.

For most Android phones, the Google Play Store comes pre-installed, but in some cases—especially with devices from China, custom ROMs, or certain tablets—you may need to manually install it. Below are ...

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I don’t claim I’ll need them every time I open the Google Play Store. But I feel they are all but necessary. They are non-negotiable. Install three-dot menu Enable auto-update Network preferences ...