If you have an Android device you have probably noticed that your phone asks you to sign up for a Google account. If you haven't already I'm going to give you 3 reasons to get one. I'll also tell you how to get the most from your Android device and Google account.
1. Automatic backup of contacts
With your new Google account on your Android device, you can backup your contacts automatically to Google's secure servers. This is especially helpful if you upgrade your device in the future or if you happen to misplace it. It takes just seconds to sync all of your contacts to your new device. Even if you don't get a new Android device and go for say a Windows Phone device, you can still sync all your contacts. You can also sign into your Gmail account from a computer to manage your contacts more easily.
2. Download those apps!
Without a Google account you will not be able to access the Google Play store. Creating an account allows you to download your favorite apps and games like Where's My Water and Pandora Internet Radio. Best of all your Google account will keep track of any apps you purchase so if you move to a new Android device you can re-download any apps you purchased from your old device for free.
3. Google Drive
Google drive is the best way to keep all of your files on all of your device all of the time. With 5GB of free storage you can keep your important files easily accessible from your phone, tablet, and computer. It keeps everything stored on Google's servers so it doesn't take up space on your phone. That means if you want to download the latest game to your device but your are out of room, you can keep your files in your Google Drive to free up space.
To sign up for a Google account is free and there are many more things you can do with it, but these are the best features for Android phones and tablets. So pull up your settings and navigate to the Accounts section and add a Gmail account to get started.
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