Android Basics – How to add a Google account to your Android device

The easiest way to manage your digital signage displays (Android TVs) is to use the same Gmail Account on all of them when using the Google Play Store and whatever Cloud Service (Google Drive, NextCloud) you use.

To add a Google account to your Android Device – Phone, Table or TV to use, follow these instructions:

Instructions:

  1. Figure out which Gmail account you want to use. If you haven’t already created it, go to Gmail and sign up for an Account at
    https://support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en
  2. Open the Settings on your Android Device
    Android Settings Icon
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  3. From the Settings, open the Accounts Setting
    Android Settings menu
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  4. From the Accounts Setting menu that is displayed, open the Accounts List and click “Add account”
    Android Settings Account List
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  5. On the Account Type List that is displayed, Choose Google Account
    Android Settings Account List
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  6. Key in your Account (Email Address), click next, key in your Password and click Add.
    Android Settings Account Add Google Account dialog
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Repeat these steps on each device.