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Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Add an Existing Google ™ Account

2026-10-22 19:05:27.182

Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Add an Existing Google™ Account

Here's how to add an existing Google (Gmail) account to your Galaxy Note8.
If you don't already have an account, refer to Create a New Google Account.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Accounts and backup
    Accounts
    .
  3. Tap
    Add account
    .
  4. Tap
    Google
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  5. Enter the Gmail address then tap
    Next
    (lower-right).
  6. Enter the password then tap
    Next
    .
  7. To continue, review the 'Terms of Service' and 'Privacy Policy' then tap
    I agree
    .
    To review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, tap the appropriate link and language then tap
    Close
    (at the bottom) when finished.
  8. If presented, tap the
    Back up to Google Drive switch
    to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    AGREE
    .