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Google Play Store Rolls Out ‘Auto-Open When Ready’ Toggle for New App Installs

A new on-install option lets downloads launch automatically after completion with a five-second cancelable countdown.

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Overview

  • The control appears beneath the install progress bar once an installation starts and it is turned off by default.
  • Reporters observed the feature live on a Galaxy Z Fold 7 and other devices as a broader rollout gets underway this week.
  • A different interface surfaced on a Pixel 9 Pro XL that appears only for games, indicating a possible staged or A/B-style deployment.
  • Users can switch back to another app during the download and have the new app open on its own when it is ready.
  • Coverage highlights practical cases such as travel or restaurant apps where immediate access after installation is useful.