Accounts and MessagingWith Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to shareinformation through many different channels and accounts.Google AccountMany of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Hangouts, and the Google PlayStore, require a free Google account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google account onyour phone. Setting up your account on your phone syncs your phone and your online Google account.Create a Google AccountIf you do not already have a Google account, you can create one using your phone. The first time youturn on your phone, the setup process prompts you to sign in to your Google account, or you can sign inanytime.Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your phone, such as Google Play, you donot need to use Gmail as the default account for your phone.1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Google > New.3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account.Sign In to Your Google AccountIf you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to signin to your Google Account.1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Google > Existing.3. Follow the prompts to enter your Google account and password, and choose options for youraccount on your phone.Access GmailAfter you set up your Google account on your phone, you can access Gmail from your phone.1. From home, tap Google > Gmail.2. Do any of the following: Swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations. Tap a message or conversation to read it.Accounts and Messaging 51
