How to Set Up Android Tablet With Google Account
If you've been given a Google Android tablet for Christmas, the GHI can help you start using as soon as possible, with these top tips.
Do I need a specific Google mail account?
For Google Android tablets you need a Google account to be able to download apps and music from the Google Play store. If you already have a Gmail address/Google account this can be used, alternatively, you can create one during the set-up process. You just need to enter your name, the username you want to use as the start of your Gmail address and your password. If you're moving to the Android tablet from an iPad, we recommend you do this first before starting to set-up the new tablet.
How do I get all my contacts, music, photos and apps onto my new Google Android tablet?
If you've previously had a Google Android tablet, make sure your contacts are backed up to your Google Account, and when you sign in with that Google account on your new tablet, your contacts will be available. Make sure all your apps, wi-fi passwords and settings are backed up by selecting Settings and then Back up & Restore. Then when you set up the new Android tablet, select the option to restore from a previous back up so your settings and passwords will be added to the new smartphone, and apps automatically downloaded. For photos, save them to Google Photos on your existing Android tablet, and then install the Google Photos app on your new tablet (it may come pre-loaded).
If you've currently got an iPad, download the free Google Drive app on to your device. Open and sign-in with your Google account. Tap the menu from the top left-hand side and then select the Settings icon (shaped like a cog) From here select back-up and then choose the aspects you want to copy such as contacts, calendar entries and photos. Now press Start Backup. It's worth ensuring your iPad is being charged as this can take a while. When complete, start setting up the Android tablet following the on-screen instructions signing in with the Google Account you used to sign in to Google Drive.
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Can I connect to the internet why I'm away from home?
Depending on which version of an Android tablet you've got, you may be able to connect to the web away from home. If you have wi-fi only, you'll need a wireless network in reach. To find one, head to Settings and then Wi-fi and connect to a network. If you have a wi-fi and 4G tablet, you can access the internet when you're away from a wireless network using 4G but you'll need to purchase a sim either pre-loaded with data, or you'll need to sign up to a data contract from a mobile network to let you do this.
How do I back up my content?
When you first set up the tablet and enter your Google account details, you'll be asked if you want to back-up your data to your Google Account and restore previous back-ups to your device. Make sure this box is ticked and your content will be backed up. If you forget to do this, head to Settings and then Backup & Restore and turn on Back up to Google Drive. It doesn't cover photos so back them up to Google Photos (free from the Google Play Store if not already installed on your tablet.
Do I need insurance?
Tablets are an expensive investment, costing anywhere from between £200 to £700, so we recommend you take out insurance. Contact your home contents provider and look at the cost of getting your tablet added to your policy, or try ProtectYourBubble - a dedicated gadget insurance provider. Also invest in a case and screen protector, as a smashed screen is one of the most common accidents to befall tablet devices.
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How to Set Up Android Tablet With Google Account
Source: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/consumer-advice/technology/a551502/how-to-set-up-a-new-google-android-tablet/