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Three Parts:Registering a Google Account on Your DeviceLooking for Kids GamesInstalling Games

There are plenty of games for all ages on the Android platform. Looking for appropriate games for your kids may seem difficult, but the Google Play Store actually hosts many games for your kids. They are fun, educational, and free. Most of these have advertisements that your kids are likely to click, so make sure you turn off the Wi-Fi whenever you let them play so they do not make accidental purchases.

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Part 1 of 3: Registering a Google Account on Your Device

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    Go to Settings. To download apps at the Play Store, you must have a Google account registered on the device. It will automatically log you into the Play Store once you’re done registering it. Tap on your Settings application, which looks either like a gear icon or a board with sliders on it.
    • If you already have a registered a Google account already, you can skip to the second part.
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    Scroll down until you reach the Accounts header. Under it, you should see the accounts registered on your device. If you see a Google icon in there, you’re good to go. If not, tap on the Add Account with the + icon to its left.
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    Tap on Google when shown a list of accounts you can add.
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    Tap on “New” to create a new account. You can also tap on “Existing” if you have one already and wish to use that.
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    Enter the data required in the fields shown in the next screen. Afterwards, tap the arrow pointing right to proceed. When you reach the end, your Google account will automatically be logged in on the device.
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Part 2 of 3: Looking for Kids Games

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    Launch the Play Store by tapping its icon. It looks like a white shopping bag with the play button icon on it.
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    Tap on the search icon on top. Look for the magnifying glass icon and tap on it to show you the search field. Type in “kids games” in the field, and tap the search icon. There should be a couple of results that show up under the Games category.
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    Tap on the “250 more” button under the Apps category. This should let you view the full list of kids apps.
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    Look at the stars under the names of the apps. This is the rating for the app, and the more stars it has shaded, the better its quality. Now, browse through the apps, and look for one you think is fun and is rated well. Tap on it.
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    Look through the reviews. Do so by scrolling down to see if the users have any complaints, or to see if they complimented the game.
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Part 3 of 3: Installing Games

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    Select an app. When you’re satisfied with an app, select it and tap the “Install” button. It will bring up a window with permissions on it. Read through the permissions to know what aspects of the device the application will have control over if you install it.
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    Tap “Accept” at the bottom right corner. Doing so will begin the download and installation.
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    Click on “Open.” When the installation finishes, the “Install” button will change to “Open,” and you can tap it to launch the game directly from Google Play.
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    Try the app out. See if the app is fun for your kiddo, and figure out if it has any educational value. If not, look for another app that is highly rated and with good reviews.
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