Do purchased apps transfer phone to phone?

[sw33ndawg]

Hey guys,

I'm new to Android and just purchased an HTC Inspire. I'm thinking of switching it out for the Atrix in a few weeks when it comes out and am wondering if the apps I paid for will transfer over automatically. If not automatically is there a way to do it so I don't waste my money? Thanks in advance.

 

[Goonie21]

Yes they are linked to your google account.

 

[AngryHatter]

Yes they are linked to your google account.

"Most" are.
There are apps you can get outside of the Market.
You'll need other arrangements for those.

 

[sw33ndawg]

Yes they are linked to your google account.

Ok great that's what I was hoping. I assume I have to go through the market and redownload them or are they automatically downloaded when I sync the new phone to my google account?

 

[AngryHatter]

That depends on your settings.
Setting/Privacy/Automatic Restore

 

[Fiezta]

Assuming you have two different google phones with one google account, would you be able to use one purchased app on both phones?

 

[kflo01]

Most times if it is purchased outside the marketplace. You are provided a .apk file to download. Just make sure you keep that .apk file backed up somewhere. I ususally back mine up 2 different places. 1) to my external sd card and 2) to a thumb/flash drive.

"Most" are.
There are apps you can get outside of the Market.
You'll need other arrangements for those.