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Installation and updates

System requirements

OS version

Android 9.0 and above

Required disk space

462 MB

Installing an application

The Yandex app is free.

  • Download it from one of the official stores:

  • Install from the Yandex app catalog.

    On the page of the app, point your smartphone camera at the QR code to get the link.

Update the app

The device's operating system automatically detects app updates and installs them in the background. You can also update the Yandex app to the latest version manually:

  1. Open Google Play.
  2. Tap the profile icon in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select Manage apps & device.
  4. Under Updates available, tap See details.
  5. Find Yandex and tap Update.

Note

If the Yandex app isn't on the list or you see All apps are up to date, you have the latest version of the app installed.

Deleting an app

Note

If the app was installed by the device manufacturer, it can't be deleted.

  1. Open Google Play.
  2. Tap the profile icon in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select Manage apps & device → Manage.
  4. Select Yandex and tap at the top right.

Make default browser

Note

The path may vary depending on your device and Android version.

  1. Open your device settings.
  2. Select Apps → Default apps.
  3. Tap Browser and choose Yandex.

If you want all links to open in the Yandex app:

  1. Open the app settings.
  2. Go to Apps → Yandex.
  3. Tap Use by default.
  4. Enable Open supported links.
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