Accounts and Messages 53Accounts and MessagesWith 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 Hangout, and theGoogle Play Store, require a Google account. To use these apps on your phone, you must setup your Google account on your phone. Setting up your account on your phone syncs yourphone and your online Google account.For more information about Google accounts, visit google.com.Create a Google AccountIf you do not already have a Google account, you can create one from your phone.Note: Although you need a Google account to use certain features of your phone, such asGoogle Play, you do not need to use Gmail as the default email account for your phone.1. Press and tap > Settings > General.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 theseinstructions to sign in to your Google Account.1. Press and tap > Settings > General.2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Google > Existing.3. Follow the prompts to enter your Google account and password, and choose options foryour account on your phone.Access GmailWhen you set up your Google account on your phone, you are automatically signed in to yourGmail account, and you can access Gmail from your phone.Note: Gmail is part of the Google group of apps.
