Switching to a new Android device can be stressful because you're worried about losing something from your old device. Your old device is full of apps and games that you'd like to transfer over. In this article, we'll show you how to restore anything you lose in the process, using the running list of previously installed apps in the Google Play Store.
When setting up your new phone, you'll be asked about installing apps and games from your old device (synced with your Google account). This usually works pretty well if you're switching to a new device that's made by the same manufacturer that made your old device.
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The good thing is that the Google Play Store keeps a record of everything you've installed. So, you can easily see a list of apps and games that are linked to your Google account, including previous purchases , which you can also restore. Below, we explain exactly how you can do that.
First, open the Google Play Store on your Android phone or tablet . It will be on the home screen or in the app drawer.
Then, tap your profile icon on the right side of the search bar.
Select “My apps & games” from the menu.
You will be taken to the “Updates” tab on the “My apps & games” page . Go to the “Library” tab .
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The “Library” displays all the apps and games you’ve downloaded from the Play Store that aren’t currently on your device. You can sort the list by “Recent” or “Alphabetical.
It's interesting to scroll through this list, especially if you're a long-time Android user. To reinstall an app, simply tap the "Install" next to it.
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Apps and games that are not compatible with your device will not have the “Install”.
If there are apps or games you no longer want associated with your account, tap the “X” to remove them from your library.
Your apps and games from Google Play will always be available in the “Library”.
Information source: howtogeek.com
