# Accrescent

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:::tip
***Accrescent*** is a relatively new app store with a smaller selection compared to others, but it features high-quality open-source applications that prioritize security and privacy with robust and reliable features.

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### **Installing Apps from Accrescent**

 ![Installing Accrescent](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy8wYTU0ZGNjZi1kZGFjLTQwY2ItOWY4My1mZTdiZTY1MzZlOWMvQWNjcmVzY2VudCBBcHAgSW5zdGFsbCBTY3JlZW5zaG90cyAxLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTg3MjAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNzM2MDB9.-s7zIslETXVM0AiHWhEwGgsfeP_6KWSALsQ_2ZJCg5A "right-50 =380x206")


1. Open the ***App Store*** app from your application drawer.
2. Locate and tap on ***Accrescent***.
3. Tap ***Install*** to begin the download.
4. Confirm by tapping ***Install*** on the popup. 


:::info
Accrescent requires **Network permission** to function properly.

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5. ![Opening Accrescent for the first time](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy8zZDBkNDEwNy04ODQxLTQyZDAtYTZmNS1iN2IwN2Q5NjZjNzcvQWNjcmVzY2VudCBBcHAgSW5zdGFsbCBTY3JlZW5zaG90cyAyLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTg3MjAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNzM2MDB9.IrnzLtKEFp4WOB9Q83GNnXpMrgg62mdYXF71wPx3v8Q "right-50 =380x274")Once installed, tap **Open** to launch *Accrescent*.

   
6. When prompted, **allow** notifications.
7. Browse the app list and tap on an app you’d like to install.


:::tip
***Accrescent*** is a relatively new app store with a smaller selection compared to others, but it features high-quality open-source applications that prioritize security and privacy with robust and reliable features.

:::


 8. ![Downloading an app from Accrescent](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy82ZTIzOGJhNC1jMjlkLTQ0MmUtODExZS0wYzBjYjk4N2QyODEvQWNjcmVzY2VudCBBcHAgSW5zdGFsbCBTY3JlZW5zaG90cyAzLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTg3MjAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNzM2MDB9.3f4H3TCz5qtum31wZ8BEqM4EHCVQhKR3oPad3e88qhk "right-50 =380x206")Tap ***Install*** to begin downloading the selected app.

    
 9. Wait for the download to complete.  
10. If this is your first time using *Accrescent*, a popup will appear. Tap ***Settings***.  
11. Toggle on ***Allow from this source*** to grant permission.  
12. You’ll then see another popup to install the app. Tap ***Install***.  
13. ![Completing an app installation from Accrescent](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy82NTliZWZmNi1mYjA1LTRhMzctYjhiYS05NTIyN2Q4ZGI5NzYvQWNjcmVzY2VudCBBcHAgSW5zdGFsbCBTY3JlZW5zaG90cyA0LnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTg3MjAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNzM2MDB9.Ju3WoYv8Q5ufoxBrpmpMEjygLPWCwa-95pAN6X5X0EQ "right-50 =380x274")Tap the **back arrow** to return to the *Accrescent* app.

    


:::info
There is no need to enable ***Allow access to Android/obb folder***. Leave this option disabled.

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14. Once installation is complete, tap ***Open*** to launch the app. If you don’t see this option immediately, refresh *Accrescent* or locate the app in your application drawer.

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**Documents**

- [Getting Started](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/getting-started-2PIp21MpGq)
- [Application Guides](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/application-guides-jAjlxuCIBy)
- [Above Essentials](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/above-essentials-KkbCdqt7F7)
- [Profiles](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/profiles-UiYjt5uT5E)
- [Migrating from other devices](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/migrating-from-other-devices-h0cJeSFPOe)
- [Backup & Restore](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/backup-restore-8eA0cmjC3G)
- [FAQs](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/faqs-HUNU8JOych)
- [Privacy Strategies](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/privacy-strategies-uHCZH7KxdC)
- [Older Above Phones](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/older-above-phones-fG3zUVbYnS)