The Marketplace is a store that let's you find and install free and paid apps on your Android device. Marketplace apps are developed using open web technology, so any app you purchase or install on one device can be accessed on your other devices.

Find and install Open Web Apps on Android

When you open the Marketplace you'll be able to search for specific apps or browse apps by popularity or category.

1. To get to the Marketplace, tap the menu button (either at the bottom right on some devices or in the upper right of the browser) , and then Tools, and finally, Apps.
2. Tap on Browse the Marketplace to see all the available apps.
   • You can browse apps by category:

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   • If you know the name of the app, you can also search for it:

   

3. Tap on an app to learn more about it. You'll see a descriptions, screenshots and reviews from other users.

   

4. When you find the right app, tap the blue button. The blue button will indicate whether the app is free or not.

   

   Note: You'll need a Marketplace account to pay for an app. The process for purchasing an app differs between carrier and country. Just follow the simple on screen instructions.

5. Confirm that you want to install the app by tapping the Install button and follow the prompts.
   • Your app will be downloaded and an icon will be placed on the home screen.

     

Access your purchased apps through the Marketplace

Because Marketplace apps are developed using Open Web technology, you can use them on your desktop, Android and Firefox OS devices! A Marketplace account will allow you to access your apps on all your devices.

1. Sign in to the Marketplace by tapping the gear button in the upper-right corner of the screen and then choosing Sign In/Sign Up.

   

2. Sign into the Marketplace using your Persona account or follow the prompts to create a new account.
3. Once you've signed in, you can access apps you've installed by tapping the gear button in the upper-right of the main screen and then choose My Apps.

   

Uninstall Open Web Apps

You can uninstall apps purchased through the Marketplace the same way you would uninstall native Android apps:

1. To remove an app from your home screen, do a long-tap on the app and drag up towards the Remove option at the top of the home screen.
2. To uninstall an app, go to your app tray, then do a long-tap on the app you want to uninstall. Drag the app up towards the Uninstall option at the top of your screen.