Basic Operations 35you currently send and receive email. This address is used to authenticate your account should you everencounter problems or forget your password. It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you canregain access to Google services and purchases on your phone.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 > Accounts > Add account.2. Tap Google, and then tap Enter your email.3. Enter your Gmail address and password, and then tap Next.4. Complete any additional screens if prompted. You are signed in to your Google Account.Factory Reset ProtectionWhen you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on. FactoryReset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settingswithout your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset isperformed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device.You will not be able to access the device after a factory data reset if you do not have yourGoogle Account username and password. For more information, see Factory Data Reset.Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any otherservice provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings.
