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Learn the basics : New to Android?
Privacy indicator: On Android,
app. On iPhone, an orange indicator means the mic is being used.
In the cloud: Your
Google account
to your phone, then you can see them from any device or computer by logging into Gmail. Your Google
account includes apps like Calendar and Drive that let you work well with others. And it has apps that let you
play too - access your photos, videos, music from any device when you log in with your Google account. Use
YT Music to
upload
your iTunes library.
File sharing: If you used AirDrop on your iPhone, now you'll use Nearby Share to easily
with
friends.
About your Google account
Benefits of your account
When you set up your phone, you
is more than just a password you set up for your phone.
A Google account lets you organize and access your personal information and files from any computer or
mobile device:
•
Synchronize everything. Never lose your contacts. Associate them with your Google account if you
create contacts
on your phone, and view them from Gmail on any computer or by signing into your
Google account on any phone. Create
computer.
Access your browser bookmarks
•
Store in the cloud.
space on your phone.
•
Keep your stuff secure. Your account password secures it all and lets you access it from anywhere.
Maintaining your account
Other than remembering your password, you don't need to do much maintenance on your Google account -
just enjoy the benefits of your secure, synchronized information. However, you can:
•
Control how frequently your phone
•
Review and
manage
Learn about Google apps
Many Google apps, like Gmail, Chrome, Photos, and
download additional Google apps,
Can't sign in to Google account
If you're having problems signing in to your account,
a green indicator
is your key to cloud storage with Google. If you migrated your contacts
added a Google
emails
Upload your
photos, videos, and
syncs
the information Google collects from you, such as search and browsing history.
read Google's
means either your camera or mic are being used by an
account. If you haven't had a Google account before, this
or
calendar events
from any device.
music
to the cloud; get to all of it without taking up
your information.
Maps
are preloaded on your phone. To learn about and
help.
read Google's support
share files or links
on your phone and view them on any
information.
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