Accounts and Messaging 63Accounts 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 Google 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.3. Tap Or create a new account and follow the 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.3. Tap Enter your email, enter the Gmail address for your account, and then tap NEXT.4. Follow the prompts to enter your password, and then choose options for your account onyour phone.
