Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 1/16

Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™.
A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and Google Play™, the online store for downloading Android™ applications.
To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to:

• Download and install applications from Google Play™.
• Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.
• Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
• Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks.

click here if you want to sign up to have a Google™ mail account.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 2/16

Back
Touch Applications.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 3/16

Back
Touch Settings.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 4/16

Back
Scroll to and touch Accounts.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 5/16

Back
Touch Add account.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 6/16

Back
Touch Google.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 7/16

Back
Touch Email or phone.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 8/16

Back
Enter your email address.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 9/16

Back
Touch NEXT.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 10/16

Back
Enter your password.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 11/16

Back
Touch NEXT.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 12/16

Back
Touch ACCEPT.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 13/16

Back
Checking info… will be displayed briefly while the phone checks settings.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 14/16

Back
Touch the Arrow icon.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 15/16

Back
Touch NEXT.
Back

How do I add a Google™ mail account? — Step 16/16

Back
Your Google™ mail account is setup on your device.
It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account.
If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.

For more information about Android™ and Google™ click here