Android setup email account

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up an email account on an Android device:

Method 1: Setting up an email account using the built-in Email app

  1. Go to the "Settings" app on your Android device.
  2. Scroll down and select "Accounts" or "Email".
  3. Tap "Add account" or "New account".
  4. Select the type of email account you want to set up (e.g. Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.).
  5. Enter your email address and password.
  6. Tap "Next" and then "Sign in".
  7. If prompted, allow the app to access your account information.
  8. You may be asked to verify your account by entering a verification code sent to your email address.
  9. Once verified, you'll be taken back to the "Accounts" or "Email" settings screen.
  10. You can now access your email account by tapping on the account name.

Method 2: Setting up an email account using a third-party email app

  1. Download and install a third-party email app from the Google Play Store (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, AOL Mail, etc.).
  2. Open the email app and tap "Add account" or "New account".
  3. Select the type of email account you want to set up (e.g. Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.).
  4. Enter your email address and password.
  5. Tap "Next" and then "Sign in".
  6. If prompted, allow the app to access your account information.
  7. You may be asked to verify your account by entering a verification code sent to your email address.
  8. Once verified, you'll be taken back to the email app's main screen.
  9. You can now access your email account by tapping on the account name.

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