Just got Samsung Galaxy Note 4

[KarenRB]

Family member got new cell and gave me their Galaxy Note 4. Never had data on cell before always used pay as u go for texts and calls. So don't understand much. A few questions please...is it necessary to have an email account? I want to call, text and take pics and be able to send pics from my phone. Thanks for any help!!

 

[SpookDroid]

Nope, no account needed, BUT if you don't register one for Google services, you would be missing out on a few things from your phone, like GMail, Calendar and Contact syncing/back up, Google Maps, Photo back up, etc. You will still be able to do basic things, but to download apps you do need a Google account (which, in turn, requires an e-mail account). Easiest way to do this is to just get a GMail account (which you can do right from your phone) and that will come with a Google account.

 

[LuxuryTouringZone]

Congratz on acquiring an "old gem of a phone" for a hand me down!

 

[daninbluemd]

Agree w/both above. At least get a gmail account and gem of a phone. Still using the same one since they came out, use the S-pen daily, and while I'd like a GN9 & it probably does things I don't know I need, I don't like the idea of a sealed battery and my GN4 really does everything I want & I still love it. Biggest problem is Samsung quit making batteries & I'm looking for an aftermarket one that'll last but I'm usually near a charger.