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SleeplessinSoCal

(10,352 posts) Tue Oct 28, 2025, 04:13 PM Oct 28

HP Printer App

Until today, I've been able to print from my phone with the smart app for free. It appears that "they" removed the app and replaced it with one requiring payment.

Anybody know of a way around the new app to print on HP ENVY 6000 for free?

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HP Printer App (Original Post) SleeplessinSoCal Oct 28 OP

Just curious. Did you remove the old app? usonian Oct 28 #1

I didn't remove it. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 28 #2

The HP app for Apple is free. Must also be free for Android. usonian Oct 28 #3

Thanks. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 28 #4

usonian

(22,666 posts)

1. Just curious. Did you remove the old app?

Reply to SleeplessinSoCal (Original post)

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 10:02 PM

Oct 28

Or do you have auto-update apps turned on?

With apps switching to subscription model, I tutn that off and carefully check my apps for upgrades, and decide on a case by case basis. If they work, I generally leave them alone.

SleeplessinSoCal

(10,352 posts)

2. I didn't remove it.

Reply to usonian (Reply #1)

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 10:46 PM

Oct 28

But it was removed by something. I've tried various apps. But all are charging as much as $7 weekly. I'm pretty frustrated.

usonian

(22,666 posts)

3. The HP app for Apple is free. Must also be free for Android.

Reply to SleeplessinSoCal (Reply #2)

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 11:00 PM

Oct 28

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hp/id469284907

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hp.printercontrol&hl=en-US

Formerly HP Smart, the new HP app offers you more ways to get more from your HP device..

On that page, click "About this app"

Hope this helps. I gave up multifunction for a dumb b/w laser. So did my ex. She was aghast at the cost of ink cartridges.

SleeplessinSoCal

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4. Thanks.

Reply to usonian (Reply #3)

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 11:53 PM

Oct 28

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I think the Android version you posted may work.
The desktop has the old HP Smart that wont open.

Will try again tomorrow with fresh eyes and brain.

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