There can be a few reasons why your Android device automatically downloads and installs apps. Thus, you should try out different solutions.Stop Auto-UpdatesIf you don\u2019t want your existing apps to update automatically, you can prevent this in the Google Play Store app.1.\u00a0Open the Google Play Store.2.\u00a0In the top-left corner of the screen, tap on the three horizontal lines and go to Settings.4.\u00a0Tap Auto-update apps.5.\u00a0Select Don\u2019t auto-update apps and tap Done.Change Your Google Account Password?You may have given certain permissions to an app. This app can oftentimes initiate downloads without needing any consent from the user. You can fix this in the following way:1.\u00a0Sign out of your Google account on your Android device.2.\u00a0Change the password of your account. (Note: You can do this on your desktop.)3.\u00a0Go to Settings.4.\u00a0Navigate to Accounts.5.\u00a0Tap on your Google account.6.\u00a0Tap Remove account.7.\u00a0Tap Remove account again.Now, you can log in to your device again.Remove Third-Party LaunchersIf you\u2019ve downloaded a third-party launcher for your phone, chances are that you\u2019ve permitted it to download apps without your consent. Though they may look more aesthetically pleasing than the stock launcher, remove any third-party launcher to see if this is the root of the problem.Factory ResetThis is your last resort. If you can\u2019t find any other solution, save the files you need and do a factory reset.1.\u00a0Go to Settings.2.\u00a0Navigate to System.3.\u00a0Tap on Advanced.4.\u00a0Go to Reset options.5.\u00a0Tap on Erase all data (factory reset).6.\u00a0Tap Erase all data.Note: To perform this action, you might need to enter a PIN or a password." } }, "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Google Play Store Free?", "acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer", "text": "Google Play Store is a stock app that you get with any Android device. The app itself is free to use, and you can download a lot of apps for free.There are also paid apps that you can\u2019t download without using a credit card or another payment method. On top of that, some apps that you download for free may contain in-app purchases that enable you to use all the app's features." , "@type": "Question", "name": "How Do I Block Google Play Notifications?", "acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can block Google Play notifications from the app itself.1.\u00a0Open Google Play Store.2.\u00a0In the top-left corner of the screen, tap on the three horizontal lines.3.\u00a0Go to Settings.4.\u00a0Tap Notifications.5.\u00a0Toggle off all notifications that you don\u2019t want to see." , "@type": "Question", "name": "How Do I Block My Child from Downloading Apps?", "acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer", "text": "Updating the age rating option in parental controls is one way of preventing your child from downloading unwanted apps. However, you can block your child from going to Google Play Store altogether and remain only in the app that is currently on the screen.1.\u00a0Go to Settings.2.\u00a0Navigate to Security.3.\u00a0Tap on Advanced.4.\u00a0Tap Screen pinning.5.\u00a0Toggle the Screen pinning option on.6.\u00a0Hold the square button next to your Home button to open the multitasking view. Note: You need to swipe up from the Home screen on some Android devices.7.\u00a0Tap the icon of an app you want to pin.8.\u00a0Tap Pin.Now, your child won\u2019t be able to navigate off the app.Note: To unpin an app, tap and hold the Home and Back buttons." , "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I block specific apps from downloading?", "acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer", "text": "Unfortunately, the Google Play Store doesn't give us the option to block certain apps. 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