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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Android 11.0
Activate Google account on your phone
A Google account gives you access to Gmail, Google Play and Google+ on your phone. Before you can activate a Google account on your phone you need to set up your phone for internet.
1. 1. Find "Google"
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
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Press the settings icon.
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Press Accounts and backup.
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Press Manage accounts.
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Press Add account.
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Press Google.
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2. 2. Activate Google account
If you don't have a Google account, press Create account and follow the instructions on the screen to create an account.
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Press Email or phone and key in the username for your Google account.
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Press Next.
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Press the field below "Enter your password" and key in the password for your Google account.
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Press Next.
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Press I agree and follow the instructions on the screen to select settings for your Google account.
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3. 3. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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