Samsung Galaxy S3 - Stop Play Market from adding App shortcuts

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3
Factory OS: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

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Stop Play Market from adding App shortcuts

When you download a new App, the Play Market will add a shortcut to the App on your homescreen. Sometimes this can get annoying.

To disable this, go to Market – Settings. Then uncheck Auto-add Shortcuts.

 
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