Do I need a Gmail account to use the Evo?

**PurpleGuitar** · 06-03-2010, 11:11 AM

(Apologies if this is answered elsewhere; I searched but didn't find anything.)

I already have a Google login, but I don't have a Gmail account. Will I need a Gmail account to use my Evo, or will a Google login with a different email be OK? I heard that you have to have a Gmail account to get things set up, but I'm not convinced that's true.

Does anyone know the answer? Thanks.

**crackerstyle** · 06-03-2010, 11:13 AM

When Best Buy called me, they asked me if I had a gmail account and told me to make sure I knew the login information, so I'm guessing yes.

**storino03** · 06-03-2010, 11:13 AM

Yes, because that's what they use for contacts, as a troubleshooting method. I needed one for my Samsung Moment, so it seems standard, because of the whole Google Android thing.

**BigRick10** · 06-03-2010, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by PurpleGuitar

(Apologies if this is answered elsewhere; I searched but didn't find anything.)

I already have a Google login, but I don't have a Gmail account. Will I need a Gmail account to use my Evo, or will a Google login with a different email be OK? I heard that you have to have a Gmail account to get things set up, but I'm not convinced that's true.

Does anyone know the answer? Thanks.

I believe if you have a google login you have a Gmail. To access the android market you will need to sign in with your google login. I think you should be ok.

**Cory Streater** · 06-03-2010, 11:16 AM

As stated above, it's a requirement on all Android phones. You will not be able to use the phone with signing in first.

**gstill4** · 06-03-2010, 11:27 AM

If you dont have one make one now and import your contact and calender events. Yo have plenty of time to do it..less than 24 hours

**Gmaxxx** · 06-03-2010, 11:34 AM

I can just port in my usual G-Mail account i've been using on my G1 and BlackBerry right?

**gstill4** · 06-03-2010, 11:35 AM

That would be correct.

**Holsum** · 06-03-2010, 11:53 AM

If you dont want to take the time going to the site and setting one up just PM ur email address and I will send you an invite. (i am bored at work).

**phlash** · 06-03-2010, 11:57 AM

Bottom line......set up an account...it will make your life on android Soooooooooooooooo much easier.....

**sYnOnYx** · 06-03-2010, 12:18 PM

I was wondering this too, I love Gmail, I've had it for years !

**d3xn2o** · 06-03-2010, 01:16 PM

On the Setup Screen you should have an option to create a new account if needed... atleast thats how it was on my G1

**ecaggiani** · 06-03-2010, 01:21 PM

You can also use a Google Apps account. That's basically a hosted Gmail, meaning you can have "you at yourdomain dot com" as your email, but hosted on Google's mail servers. I have an account like that and it works fine for Android.