
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google
™
Account to fully utilize its
Android
™
features, including Gmail
™
, Google Hangouts
™
, and the
Google Play
™
store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing
Google Account or create a new Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your Google
Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.
For more information, see
“Accounts” on page 184
.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Accounts
.
2. Tap
Add account
>
.
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset
Protection is turned on. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents
other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings
without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your
Google Account username and password can use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory data reset if
you do not have your Google Account username and password. For
more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page 190
.
Caution
: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your
device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before
resetting the device to factory settings.
Getting Started
16 Set Up Accounts on Your Device