Setting up a Google account

set up an existing google account

Have you already used an Android smartphone? In this case, you already have a Google account set up on your old device.
Use this account to easily set up your new emporia smartphone.

 

What you need:

  • Internet connection (with WiFi or mobile data)
  • Details of your existing Google account: Email address ending in @gmail.com and the corresponding password

Tip: Have you forgotten or lost your password? Open the Google Account on your old device, tap "Forgot password" and set up a new password.

What to do:

  • Step 1: Open Settings - Accounts - Add Account - Google - Create Account (For myself)
  • Step 2: Enter your Gmail address
    Step 3: Enter your associated password
    Step 4: Google Account Privacy and Terms, Settings and Sharing

(Following step-by-step instructions using the SMART.5 as an example.)

 

Step1:

  • Open the "All Apps" and "Settings" list.
  • Search for "Accounts" in the list and open it.
  • Tap on "Add account".
  • Tap on "Google".

Tip: This step can be skipped during the initial installation.

 

Step 2 to 4:

  • Enter your existing Gmail address.
  • Enter the associated password.
  • Confirm the terms of use.

When the set-up is complete, all data saved with the Google account will be transferred to your new smartphone in the background. Depending on the amount of data, this may take some time.

Set up a new Google account

Don't have a Google Account yet? Or maybe the setup of your existing account doesn't work? Then set up a new Google Account in just a few steps.

What you need:

  • Internet connection (with WiFi or mobile data)

What to do:

  • Step 1: Open Settings - Accounts - Add Account - Google - Create Account (For myself)
  • Step 2: Personal information
  • Step 3: Choose a Gmail address (designation before @gmail.com can be chosen freely)
  • Step 4: create your own password
  • Step 5: Privacy and Terms, Google Account Settings and Permissions

 

(Following step-by-step instructions using the SMART.5 as an example)

 

  • Open the "All Apps" and "Settings" list.
  • Search for "Accounts" in the list and open it.
  • Tap on "Add account".
  • Tap on "Google".
  • Tap on "Create account" and then on "For myself".
  • Enter the customer's first name and last name.
  • Enter the date of birth and gender.
  • Select the "Create Gmail address."
  • Enter a designation of your choice.
  • If this address is already in use, change the name.
  • Enter a password consisting of upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters.
  • Add the phone number as a security check or skip this step.
  • If the password is accepted, write down the Google account and password.
  • Select "Express Personalisation".
  • Swipe through the next pages, confirm the settings, agree to the privacy conditions and make settings for backup.
  • Once the account is set up, it is listed and the data is automatically synchronised.