Google Nexus 5 - Setup a new email account

Phone: Google Nexus 5
Factory OS: Android 4.4 (Kit Kat)

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If you want to setup new email accounts, like Yahoo or Hotmail, go to your list of Apps.

Find the Email icon and press on it. A setup wizard will then be launched.

Enter you email address and password into the fields. You can also change the settings after this step.

Once you’re happy with the settings, give your account a Name and you’re done.

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