How to use icloud mail account on android

To use an iCloud Mail account on an Android device, you'll need to set up the account on your device and configure it to work with your iCloud email address and password. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Step 1: Enable IMAP on your iCloud account

Before you can access your iCloud Mail account on your Android device, you need to enable IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) on your iCloud account. To do this:

  1. Go to the iCloud website (www.icloud.com) and sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Scroll down and click on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
  4. Click on "Account Settings" and then select "Advanced".
  5. Under "Incoming Mail", toggle the switch next to "IMAP" to the "On" position.

Step 2: Set up your iCloud Mail account on your Android device

  1. On your Android device, go to the "Settings" app.
  2. Scroll down and select "Accounts" or "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" (depending on your device and Android version).
  3. Tap "Add account" or "New account".
  4. Select "Other" or "Other (POP3/IMAP)" (depending on your device and Android version).
  5. Enter your iCloud email address and password.
  6. Tap "Next" or "Continue".
  7. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  8. Enter the following settings:
    • Server: imap.mail.me.com
    • Port: 993
    • Security type: SSL/TLS
    • Username: Your iCloud email address
    • Password: Your iCloud email password
  9. Tap "Next" or "Continue".
  10. Review the account settings and tap "Finish" or "Save" to complete the setup process.

Step 3: Configure your iCloud Mail account on your Android device

  1. Go back to the "Accounts" or "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" settings on your Android device.
  2. Find your iCloud Mail account and tap on it.
  3. Tap the three vertical dots or the "Menu" button next to your account name.
  4. Select "Account settings" or "Edit account".
  5. Under "Incoming settings", make sure the "IMAP" option is selected.
  6. Under "Outgoing settings", select "SMTP" and enter the following settings:
    • Server: smtp.mail.me.com
    • Port: 587
    • Security type: TLS
    • Username: Your iCloud email address
    • Password: Your iCloud email password
  7. Tap "Save" or "Finish" to save the changes.

That's it! Your iCloud Mail account should now be set up on your Android device. You can access your email, contacts, and calendar by going to the "Mail" or "Email" app on your device.