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# Installation and update

## Technical requirements {#requirement}

The app is supported on devices with Android 9.0 or later.


## Install the app {#toinstall}

The Yandex Start app is free.

- Download it from one of the official stores:

    [![](../_assets/store/googleplay-small.svg)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.yandex.searchplugin&utm_source=mobile-yandex-ru)  [![](../_assets/store/rustore-small.svg)](https://www.rustore.ru/catalog/app/ru.yandex.searchplugin)  [![](../_assets/store/samsung-small.svg)](https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/ru.yandex.searchplugin)  [![](../_assets/store/huawei-small.svg)](https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C100506321)  [![](../_assets/store/miappmall-small.svg)](https://global.app.mi.com/details?la=en&id=ru.yandex.searchplugin)

- Install the app from the Yandex app catalog.

    In the app [catalog](https://ya.ru/all?mode=apps), find **Yandex Start** and tap **Download**.
    
    {% note info %}

    If there is no **Download** button, disable the **Show apps only** option.

    {% endnote %}



## Update the app {#toupdate}

The device's operating system automatically detects that the app has an update and installs it in the background. You can also update the Yandex Start app to the latest version manually:

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1. Open **Google Play**.
1. In the top-right corner, tap your profile picture.
1. Select **Manage apps & device**.
1. Under **Updates available**, tap **See details**.
1. Find **Yandex Start** in the list and tap **Update**.
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If Yandex Start isn't on the list or you see **All apps are up to date**, you have the latest version of the app installed.

{% endnote %}



## Delete the app {#delete}


{% note info %}

You can't delete an app that was pre-installed by the device manufacturer.

{% endnote %}


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1. Find the **Yandex Start** app. The app icon will appear on the home screen or in the apps menu, depending on your specific device and Android version. 
1. Tap and hold the app icon. 
1. Tap **Uninstall** or ![](../_assets/yandex-app-delete.svg).
1. Confirm the deletion.
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## Make default browser {#by-default}


{% note info %}

Depending on the device and Android version, the path may differ.

{% endnote %}


1. Open the device settings.
1. Select **Apps** → **Default apps**.
1. Tap **Browser** and choose **Yandex Start**.


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