{"id":864,"date":"2023-01-25T12:59:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T12:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ar-pay.com\/https-blog-ar-pay-com-google-play-news-here-are-15-hidden-google-play-store-features-that-you-can-t\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T07:30:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T07:30:35","slug":"google-play-store-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/en\/app-store\/google-play\/google-play-store-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"14 hidden Google Play Store features that you can&#8217;t miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"1629970085586\">Android device owners believe that the advantages of <a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/google-play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Play<\/span><\/a> Store are limited to providing countless great apps, e-books, movies, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Certainly, we know the basic <a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/en\/app-store\/google-play-news\/google-play-gift-cards-apps\/\">features of Google Play Store<\/a>, including downloading new apps whether they are free apps, or paid apps that need to charge Google Play balance using prepaid Google Play cards.<\/p>\n<p>As well as updating installed applications, and searching for new things.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are some hidden Google Play Store tips and tricks that you can&#8217;t miss, which are probably not used by many Android device users.<\/p>\n<p>The Google Play Store is much more than just searching and installing apps, and its detailed, subtle features may surprise you.<\/p>\n<p>So let&#8217;s introduce through this article 15 hidden features of the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1629970085585\" class=\"h5\">Google Play&#8217;s hidden features<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"1629970085584\" class=\"h6\">1- Add your favorite apps to &#8220;WishList&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p id=\"1629970085579\">If you are a movie buff, of course you know the value of keeping a viewing list on IMDB of your favorite movie experiences that you really want to see.<\/p>\n<p>So Google Play offers you a similar solution to this feature, by presenting your \u201cWish List\u201d, which is dedicated to keeping track of Android apps that you might want to use or buy someday.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, it is as easy to use as adding a movie to your IMDB watch list.<\/p>\n<p>Through the following steps, you can add the application to the wish list:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"1629970085578\">\n<li>Open the app you want to add to the list from the Google Play Store.<\/li>\n<li>Click on + at the top. You should see that the app has already been added to the wishlist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"1629970085577\" class=\"h6\">2- Content filtering feature<\/h3>\n<p id=\"1629970085568\">Android apps are rated on the Google Play Store in terms of maturity.<\/p>\n<p>This way you can control the level of maturity of the content you want, especially if your children also use your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use content filtering.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"1629970085567\">\n<li>Go to Google Play Store settings.<\/li>\n<li>Select Filter Content.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the maturity level of your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"1629970085583\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"1629970085592\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"1629970085588\" src=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/5-b-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"1629970085569\" class=\"h6\">3- Take a look at your apps in Wish List<\/h3>\n<p id=\"1629970085566\">Access the apps in your Wishlist, and choose whether you want to install them, buy them, or remove them from the list.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"1629970085565\">\n<li>Swipe from right to left from the Google Play Store homepage.<\/li>\n<li>Choose &#8220;My Wish List&#8221; and see the added apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"1629970085564\" class=\"h6\">4- The feature of adding a password to restrict app purchases<\/h3>\n<p id=\"1629970085562\">If you have more than one user on one Android device, adding a password helps secure and restrict the app purchase process to keep the money in your Google Wallet.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"1629970085563\">\n<li>Open Google Play Store then go to Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Select the password.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your password and press OK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"h6\">5- Take a look at your apps<\/h3>\n<p>You can track your spending within your apps on the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Google Play Store.<\/li>\n<li>Click the gear button then select &#8220;My Orders&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"h6\">6- Disable update notifications feature<\/h3>\n<p>Turn off the default Google Play Store settings to automatically update apps whenever a new update is released.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"1629970085594\">\n<li>Open the Google Play app then choose &#8220;Settings&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Uncheck Notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"1629970085595\" class=\"h6\">7- Redeem Google Play Card Code (Activate Google Play Prepaid Card)<\/h3>\n<p id=\"1629970085596\">If you have a prepaid Google Play gift card, and you have previously purchased it from any place that sells prepaid Google Play cards such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ar-pay.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Which is one of the best sites for selling <a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/google-play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Play<\/a> cards and prepaid cards.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily redeem or recharge your Google Play Card in simple steps:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"1629970085619\">\n<li>Scroll from left to right from the main menu in the Google Play Store.<\/li>\n<li>Select Redeem.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the Google Play card code that you previously obtained from ar-pay after completing the purchase process then click on redeem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"h6\">8- See the full range of Android devices<\/h3>\n<p id=\"1629970085597\">If you use multiple Android devices from a single Google account, you can choose to simply view your entire collection from one place.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"1629970085614\">\n<li>Open the Google Play Store.<\/li>\n<li>Select the gear icon then open Settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"1629970085615\" class=\"h6\">9- The feature to stop adding applications to the home screen of your device by default<\/h3>\n<p id=\"1629970085598\">This feature is for when you don&#8217;t want recent apps to be installed on your device&#8217;s home screen.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"1629970085613\">\n<li>Swipe from left to right from the Google Play Store home screen.<\/li>\n<li>Select Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Uncheck Add icon on the home screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"1629970085599\" class=\"h6\">10- Install an app from your desktop<\/h3>\n<p id=\"1629970085601\">The Google Play Store allows you to install the application on your Android device from the desktop browser, through the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"1629970085600\">\n<li>Open the Google Play Store on your browser.<\/li>\n<li>Select the application you wish to download.<\/li>\n<li>Click the install button.<\/li>\n<li>Select the device and click the install button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"1629970085612\" class=\"h6\">11- Request to return the purchased applications<\/h3>\n<p id=\"1629970085604\">Sometimes some of the purchased apps are disappointing, in this case you can ask for a refund from the developers of the app themselves.<\/p>\n<p>There is a 15-minute window after the purchase in which you can get an instant refund for the app.<\/p>\n<p>But once that time has passed, you will have to send a refund request to the app developer with these steps:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"1629970085603\">\n<li>Click the gear icon then choose My Orders.<\/li>\n<li>Select the app you want to recover, click on the favorite icon and you will see Report a problem.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;I would like to request a refund&#8221;, indicate your reason and click Submit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"1629970085621\" src=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/5-c-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"1629970085602\" class=\"h6\">12- The feature of hiding your Android device from the lists<\/h3>\n<p>You can hide your Android device from appearing in the list list through the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the Google Play Store.<\/li>\n<li>Select the gear icon then choose Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Uncheck Show in Lists for the device you don&#8217;t want to appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"h6\">13. Remote access to your device using Android Device Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Android Device Manager allows you to access your device remotely, including by ringing it, locking it, or erasing all data if it is stolen.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about how Android Manager works.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Google Play Store.<\/li>\n<li>Select the gear icon then choose Android Device Manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"h6\">14- Selecting your Android device in Android Device Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Android Device Manager allows you to track all your Android devices registered under the same Google account.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily identify and track different devices by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Google Play Store.<\/li>\n<li>Select the gear icon then choose Android Device Manager.<\/li>\n<li>From the drop-down list, select the device you want to track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All You Need To Know About Us<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our commitment is to provide a unique gifting experience that brings happiness to your loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer a wide range of gift cards to suit every taste and occasion, and our focus is on ensuring secure, easy, and hassle-free shopping for 100% customer satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your pick from our diverse selection of gift cards, which include options for games and entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprise your gamer friend with a Steam or Xbox voucher to help them level up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delight your family with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/app-store-and-itunes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iTunes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/google-play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Play gift card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to give them access to fantastic entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat your loved ones to an unforgettable online shopping experience with our Amazon gift cards, or enjoy quality time with friends and family while watching your favorite TV shows on Netflix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their smiles will be a heartwarming reward, not just for you but for us too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARPAY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we value unique and thoughtful gifts, which is why we offer a variety of gift cards suitable for any occasion, including birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our platform is dedicated to making your gifting experience as convenient and straightforward as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Catalog\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/pubg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PUBG<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/steam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STEAM<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMAZON<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/xbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XBOX<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/netflix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NETFLIX<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-AND more! 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