topic Re: tablet and phone with same google account in Android

tablet and phone with same google account

Anonymous — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:54:20 GMT

I have a Samsung phone, so obviously have a Google account. But my question is if I was to get an Android Tablet as well, can the same Google account be on the tablet as on the phone from the point of view of apps I have already paid for. I was able to re-download and install paid for apps when I changed Samsung phones a few months ago (SIM no longer in old phone) but just checking re tablet, which will probably be a wifi only.

Thanks

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

viridis — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:58:24 GMT

Yes, I have both phone and tablet on same Google account. In fact Google apps will communicate between the devices and sync content between them.

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

viridis — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:59:19 GMT

And paid for apps will be able to be used on both

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

Anonymous — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 05:14:06 GMT

Hi

It's one of the privileges of using the same account.

I have the same privileges with my iPad Air and iPhone.

For me some Apps are optimised to being used on the iPhone or iPad ,but most can be used on each device.

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

Anonymous — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 05:57:23 GMT

Its not just your Google Acct that will sync, others will as well. The one that I like is the Kindle App, I read a book on the phone, at some time later read it on the Nexus 7 and and it knows what page you are upto and v v.

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

MI5 — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 08:57:21 GMT

Yes everything is fully integrated to work together. You will even find tablet optimised apps in Play.

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

Cleoriff — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 10:23:10 GMT

Agree with all of the above. I have an S3 and a HP Slate tablet. All apps are synced. (much to my initial amazement I have to say)

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

aldaweb — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 11:42:02 GMT

Yes everything will sync up nicely and the only apps that you won't be able to use on both at the same time will be those that tie in to the device ID like some sat nav apps where you just have to switch activation between the devices.

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

Cleoriff — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 11:54:22 GMT

@aldaweb wrote:
Yes everything will sync up nicely and the only apps that you won't be able to use on both at the same time will be those that tie in to the device ID like some sat nav apps where you just have to switch activation between the devices.

Never knew that @aldaweb (though I suppose it does make sense)...:smileywink:

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

aldaweb — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 12:16:28 GMT

I can also use apps purchased from Google play on my Blackberry Z10 as well as my Note 2 or Nexus 7

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

Anonymous — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 14:24:12 GMT

Great stuff! Thank you all - all answers in accord!

Now.....which tablet.....only need a 7 or 8 inch one at a reasonable price.

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

Cleoriff — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 14:38:41 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Great stuff! Thank you all - all answers in accord!
Now.....which tablet.....only need a 7 or 8 inch one at a reasonable price.

Now...what's your interpretation of a reasonable price...that would be the next question...:smileywink:

I am sure we wont all be in accord on the issue of which tablet anyway

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

aldaweb — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 14:43:17 GMT

The Nexus 7 I've got was a great price or should that be prize

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

Cleoriff — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 14:46:09 GMT

@aldaweb wrote:
The Nexus 7 I've got was a great price or should that be prize

I had completely forgotten you were one of the winners @aldaweb Do you like it? I know @jonsie has one and loves it...

I had to go for a 10" tablet hence the HP Slate...which I love

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

aldaweb — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 14:52:55 GMT

Yes, it's a great little tablet and fit's my inside jacket pocket nicely, and being 4G I don't have to tether to the phone.

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

MI5 — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 15:58:44 GMT

Just go for at least 2gb of RAM and a speedy processor and you'll be fine.

Re: tablet and phone with same google account

Anonymous — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 20:30:27 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Great stuff! Thank you all - all answers in accord!
Now.....which tablet.....only need a 7 or 8 inch one at a reasonable price.
Now...what's your interpretation of a reasonable price...that would be the next question...:smileywink:
I am sure we wont all be in accord on the issue of which tablet anyway

I guess I'm thinking Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 though the Nexus 7 looks good. I see quite a few of the latter available manufacturer refurbished such as Argos Outlet via ebay. Hmm not sure about that.