Switching to Android from iOS
2. Set up mobile mail and contacts
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It’s easy to set up your mail and move your contacts to your Android device.
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In this section, you learn how to:
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2.1 Set up your mobile mail
If you have a G Suite account (such as name@yourcompany.com):
Simply sign in to the Gmail app on your new Android device.
If you have a non-Gmail work account, you need to add it to the Gmail app:
- Open the Gmail app on your device and tap Menu
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- At the top, next to your username, tap the Down arrow
Add account.
- Add an email address:
- For a non-Gmail address, tap Personal (IMAP/POP).
- For a business email address that uses Microsoft® Exchange®, tap Exchange (available for Nexus devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop or later).
- Follow the steps on the screen to add your account.
If you don’t want to use the Gmail app:
You can download other web-based email providers from Google Play.
2.2 Transfer your mobile contacts
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iOS |
Check if your contacts are saved in Gmail or locally:
If your contacts are already synced with your G Suite account, Google Contacts automatically synchronizes. Transfer your local contacts using an iCloud account:
Transfer your local contacts using Apple® iTunes® if you don’t have iCloud or Gmail accounts:
Transfer your local contacts using a SIM card: Use a SIM card or third-party app to add or transfer your contacts. |
Blackberry or Windows Phone |
Transfer your local contacts using a web-based email provider other than Gmail:
Transfer your local contacts using a SIM card: Use a SIM card or third-party app to add or transfer your contacts. |