If you're looking to find out how to set up email on an Android phone or tablet then you've come to the right place. Here we gently guide you through the process of setting up email on an Android device.
Set up Email on your Android device in no time
The good thing about setting up email on an Android phone or tablet, is that Google Android's mail app is so simple to set up that all the hard work is done for you. All that is required of you, is entering your details correctly, if you can do that, then you should be receiving push emails on your Android phone or tablet in a matter of minutes. See all Android how-tos.
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How to set up email on Android phone or tablet: Step one
Click on the 'display all apps' icon and find the Mail app - it will be preinstalled on your Android phone or tablet.
How to set up email on Android phone or tablet: Step two
The next thing that you are going to need to do is select your mail provider.
(If you are setting up work email then you may need to connect your IT department to see if there are additional instructions you need to follows, as email settings and security will vary from company to company.)
How to set up email on Android phone or tablet: Step three
Once you have selected your email provider, you will then be asked to enter your email account details. Do so.
How to set up email on Android phone or tablet: Step four
Next you will be asked to assign a name for your email account.
Android Mail lets you set up more than one email account in its Mail app, so choosing a name such as 'Work' or 'Personal' would be sensible choices here if you are planning to use the Mail app for managing more than one email account.
How to set up email on Android phone or tablet: Step five
Some Android devices and mail providers will let you sync your contacts, and other information with the rest of your phone or tablet. If this is the case simply select the information you want to be synced with your Android phone or tablet.
Another good feature with Android Mail, is that it lets you check how often the Mail app checks for new email messages.
Tip: If you wish to save battery select longer update intervals. Similarly if you want your emails to reach your phone instantly select the 'Push' option.
How to set up email on Android phone or tablet: Step six
Send and receive emails from your Android phone or tablet.
Comments
Moris Kahan said: Use Emozeemail app for Android which gives theability to push any type of email obviously Exchange IMAPGmail Hotmail but even POP3 which is very limited email protocolIve done benchmarks with the stock ICS email client andwith several third party clients like Touchdown Moxier K9 and I find thatEmoze has the advantage in almost every aspectPush notification is stable and fast less than 60 secBattery consumption is low Im able to work in pushmode without charging for at least 22hoursIm quite a heavy email user so it was kind of a surprise tome because I used to have 6-8 hours max with only one account working in pushI have 5 email accounts which is about 100-200 email per dayso no kidding this one really improved my life Im less paranoid about mybatteryOther features which are quite useful are the securityoptions that allows you to find the device location by SMS or emailand also to remote wipe or block by SMSThis is cool because you dont need PC connected to theinternet to get the job done you can simply send SMS to your phone number toactivate the security process
Covkitty said: Email is set up ok I use Yahoo problem is all the spam that is filtered out on the PC finds its way onto my phone Can I stop this from happening