About your apps

Get to your apps by touching on your home screen. Swipe to scroll through the list. To customise this order or the direction for scrolling, install a new launcher.

Pre-loaded apps

The following apps are pre-loaded on your phone. Don't want some of them? Delete them from your list. Can't see what you need? Download more apps.

AlertFeel safer by staying connected to family and friends.
AssistAutomatically adjust settings for your activities.
CalculatorMake some quick calculations.
CalendarKeep track of your upcoming events, get automatic reminders on your phone and co-ordinate with others by sharing calendars.
CameraCapture photos or videos. Scan QR codes and barcodes.
ChromeBrowse the web. Access your browser bookmarks from any device, and sync tabs with your computer or Android devices.
ClockSet alarms. Use a timer or stopwatch.
ContactsOrganise and connect with your contacts. Assign ringtones to people.
DownloadsFind photos and other attachments saved from emails and text messages.
DriveStore and synchronise your files on Google's cloud, then access them anywhere you have an Internet connection. Create and share spreadsheets, documents and presentations. Scan documents and share or print them.
EmailSend and receive emails from corporate or personal accounts.
FM RadioListen to FM radio stations.
GalleryFind and share your photos and videos.
GmailCompose, send, view or search your email from your phone or computer.
GoogleSearch the web, see your information cards and adjust Google settings, including privacy.
Google SettingsAdjust any setting related to Google apps, including location settings, web history.
Google+Share content with just the right people on this social network, and upload photos automatically to your private album.
HangoutsMake video calls or join text conversations with your friends.
MapsFind your destination, explore locations.
MessagingSend and receive text messages.
MigrateTransfer photos, contacts and other personal stuff to (or from) your phone.
PhoneMake calls.
PhotosManage photos and upload them automatically to your private album.
Play BooksRead and download books from Play Store.
Play GamesDiscover great games, play with your Google+ friends, track your achievements and compare scores with others.
Play Movies & TVGet films and TV programmes for instant viewing from Play Store.
Play MusicListen to your music collection (stored on your phone or SD card, or streamed). Shop for new music. Create playlists, listen anywhere.
Play NewsstandGet breaking news and subscribe to magazines from Play Store.
Play StoreGet apps for your phone, as well as books, magazines, music and movies and access them from your computer or any Android device.
QuickofficeCreate and edit Microsoft Office documents.
SettingsCustomise your phone settings.
Voice SearchSay what you’re searching for—on your phone or on the web.
YouTubeFind, view and upload videos to the web.

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