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Activate Google account on phone

A Google account gives you access to services such as Gmail, Google Play and Picasa on your phone. Follow these instructions to activate a Google account on your phone.
You need to set up your phone for internet to use this function. Click here for information on how to set up your phone for internet.

HTC One
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  • 1
    Find "Accounts & sync"
    • Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Accounts & sync.
  • 2
    Start activation
    • Press the add account icon.
    • Press Google.
    • Press Existing.
    • To create a new account: Press New. Follow the instructions on the display to create a new account.
  • 3
    Activate Google account
    • Press Email and key in the username for your Google account.
    • Press Password and key in the password for your Google account.
    • Press arrow right.
    • Press arrow right.
    • Follow the instructions on the display to select settings for your Google account.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key several times to return to the home screen.