How do I download the Canvas Student app on my Android device?

Download the Canvas Student app on your Android device for easier accessibility to course content.

The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.

Open App Store

Open your Android device and tap the Play Store icon.

In the search field, type Canvas Student [1]. Tap the full name when it appears [2].

Tap the Install button.

View the app download and install progress.

When the app has downloaded and installed onto your device, you can access the app immediately by tapping the Open button.

You can also open the app on your Android home screen by tapping the Canvas Student icon.

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