Instant Apps
Native Android apps, without the installation
Instant Apps - Use Apps Without Installation
"Instant Apps" is a feature of Google Play that allows users to access and use Android applications or games instantly without the need for installation. This functionality is available for compatible apps in the Google Play Store and through the Google Play Games app, enhancing user convenience and allowing for a seamless experience with minimal storage requirements.
App stats
Email: an*****@google.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Phone: read phone status and identity
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
- download files without notification
- view network connections
- full network access
- run at startup
- use accounts on the device
- control vibration
- prevent device from sleeping
- read Google service configuration
Ranking
# 42
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App summary
With Google Play Instant, people can use an app or game without installing it first, for compatible apps across the Play Store and Google Play Games app.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Allows certain apps to be run without downloading them first, which may save storage space.
- Installed as a native Android program, thus it typically doesn't require manual downloads.
Cons
- Installs or updates without user consent, leading to frustration and suspicion among users.
- Lack of clear information or description about the app, resulting in confusion and concerns regarding privacy.
- Causes issues such as device slowdowns and malfunctioning apps after installation or updates.
Most mentioned
- Concern over apps being installed without user awareness or permission.
- Frustration with the inability to remove or control the app once it is on the device.
- Confusion regarding the app's functionality and purpose.
User reviews
i ditto other complaints. i recently found tiktok had installed on my phone. i have auto-update turned off. i did not install tiktok and am waiting to hear back from google play as to how. now, i found snapchat and this instant apps pending install. what in the world is going on??? it's very concerning when there is no info as to what this app does. fyi, you can remove these apps that are pending install. manage apps, manage, installed/not installed, select and then touch the trashcan.
by 
John, 2023-06-19
John, 2023-06-19It would help if you informed people of what this app actually does, or if it's even needed, as it downloads & installs without permission even when auto update is turned off. With no information on the app this naturally makes people suspicious. I can't even find any information about it online. Thanks
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Slim, 2023-04-20
Slim, 2023-04-20"Update. I have Auto downloads and auto updates turned off. This was in my pending download list for several days and it forced installed with no consent. Thanks for being so awesome and secure Google Play. We love it when you give us settings and options and you do what you want anyways 👎 " Have no clue what this is. And I did not ask for it. But it is stuck in my Google Play pending download list. And I cannot remove it so I was forced to disable auto updates forever. Thanks Google Play
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BCRox C, 2022-11-09
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