New phone essentials

What it's for

Google Play Books & Audiobooks is for finding and reading ebooks, listening to audiobooks, and exploring comics and manga. On a new phone, it gives you one place to access your library and use supported reading features, subject to account access and the terms for individual titles.

Get the app

After it installs: three settings

1. 01Adjust reading appearance

   The listing says you can adjust font, text size, and brightness, which can help make reading more comfortable for your preferences.

   Look in the app's Settings for reading appearance
2. 02Review library shelves

   Custom shelves can organize books by genre, author, or another theme, helping keep a growing library easier to browse.

   Look in the app for shelves or library organization
3. 03Check notes and sharing

   The listing describes notes that sync with Google Drive and can be shared, so review the available controls before adding or sharing notes.

   Look in the app for notes and sharing options

Path as given in the developer's help pages; menu names can differ slightly between versions and phones.

Common problem

Can't find a book? First check that you are signed in to the Google account associated with the purchase or uploaded file, then confirm the title is available in that account's library. If it remains missing, consult the app's help information or Google Play listing; avoid assuming the build notes describe an account or sync problem.