Device Guides
How to
Activate Google account on mobile phone
A Google account gives you access to several functions on your mobile phone, such as Gmail, Google Play and Google+. Before you can activate a Google account on your mobile phone you need to set up your mobile phone for internet.
List view
Find "Google"
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top the screen.
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Tap the settings icon.
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Tap Accounts and backup.
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Tap Accounts.
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Tap Add account.
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Tap Google.
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Activate Google account
If you don't have a Google account, tap Create account and follow the instructions on the screen to create an account.
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Tap Email or phone and key in the username for your Google account.
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Tap Next.
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Tap the field below "Enter your password" and key in the password for your Google account.
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Tap Next.
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Tap I agree and follow the instruction on the screen to select settings for your Google account.
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Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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