HTC Desire X

HTC Desire X

Activate Google account on phone - HTC Desire X

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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.

Step 1 of 13

Find "Google"

Press the menu icon.

Step 2 of 13

Find "Google"

Press Settings.

Step 3 of 13

Find "Google"

Press Accounts & sync.

Step 4 of 13

Find "Google"

Press Add.

Step 5 of 13

Find "Google"

Press Google.

Step 6 of 13

Start activation

Press Existing.

To create a new account: press New. Follow the instructions on the display to create a new account.
Step 7 of 13

Activate Google account

Press Email and key in the email address for your Google account.

Step 8 of 13

Activate Google account

Press Password and key in the password for your Google account.

Step 9 of 13

Activate Google account

Press Sign in.

Step 10 of 13

Select backup settings

Press the box next to Keep this phone backed up with my Google Account to turn backup on or off.

Step 11 of 13

Select backup settings

When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), backup is turned on.

Step 12 of 13

Select backup settings

Press Next.

Step 13 of 13

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

1. Find "Google"

Press the menu icon.
Press Settings.
Press Accounts & sync.
Press Add.
Press Google.

2. Start activation

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 email address for your Google account.
Press Password and key in the password for your Google account.
Press Sign in.

4. Select backup settings

Press the box next to Keep this phone backed up with my Google Account to turn backup on or off.
When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), backup is turned on.
Press Next.

5. Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.