• What is a Google account and why is it needed? Error "You must be signed in to a Google account" in the Play Store. What to do

    When you turn on your newly purchased or factory reset Android smartphone, you are prompted to sign in or create a new account Google. However, this does not always happen, so you cannot log in to your account. Additionally, difficulties may arise if you need to log into another account, but you have already logged into the main one.

    You can log into your Google account using standard smartphone settings, as well as applications from Google itself.

    Method 1: Account Settings

    Login to another account Google can be done via "Settings". The instructions for this method are as follows:

    Method 2: Via YouTube

    If you are not logged into your Google account at all, you can try logging in through the application. Usually it is installed on all Android devices default. The instructions for this method are as follows:

    Method 3: Standard Browser

    Every Android smartphone has a default browser with Internet access. Usually it’s just called “Browser”, but it can also be . Proceed according to the following instructions:

    Method 4: First start

    Usually, when you turn it on for the first time, the smartphone prompts you to log in or create a new Google account. If you have already been using your smartphone for some time and log in to your account using standard methods If it didn’t work out, then you can try to “cause” the first power-on, that is, reset the smartphone settings to factory settings. This is a last resort method as all your user data will be deleted and cannot be restored.

    After resetting the settings or when you turn on the smartphone for the first time, a standard script should start where you will be asked to select a language, time zone and connect to the Internet. To successfully log in to your account Google entry you need to follow all the recommendations.

    After you connect your device to the Internet, you will be asked to create a new account or log into an existing one. Select the second option and then follow the instructions operating system.

    In these simple ways, you can log into your Google account on your Android device.

    Most Android device users have their own Google account. With its help we can log in and use any services from Google, for example Google Play.

    Sometimes the following error occurs on a device running Android OS: when trying to log into our Google play account, we enter the password and login, but a message appears stating that there is a problem connecting to the server for data transfer.

    We solve the problem with built-in tools

    Perhaps the problem lies in what you are typing incorrect login or password. To avoid this misunderstanding, write down your account login information on a regular piece of paper. Well, if the data is lost, we restore it by following the instructions:

    1. Click the “forgot password” button.

    2. Indicate your phone number.

    3. Log in using the code sent to us via SMS.

    If after this the error still appears, do the following:

    First, we check the availability active internet connections. Very often, due to their carelessness, users forget to turn on the Internet and then wonder why they can’t log into their Google account.

    Changing the SIM card can also fix it this error. Just insert another SIM card and try to log into your account. If everything worked out, take out this SIM card and insert the old one.

    The error may be due to an operating system failure. Therefore, we simply reboot the device and try to log into the account after the reboot.

    Resetting to factory settings may also solve it this problem. The main thing is to copy all the information important to you to another drive before making hard reset. Read more about this elsewhere.

    Go to settings in “Accounts” and check the box next to “Auto-sync data”.







    In addition, clearing the Google Play cache sometimes helps. Go to the device settings in the “Applications” section. Find here “Google Play Services” and click the “clear cache” button.








    Using the YouTube app

    If the above methods did not help, then we will go the other way and try to log into your Google account using the YouTube application. You can download it from our website by going to
    Leave any questions you have in the comments, and we will definitely answer you.

    Don't want to enter your password every time you log into your account? Just receive confirmations from us by phone.

    To sign in to your account, click "Yes" in the notification. If you don't have your device with you, you can still use the password.

    Phone setup

    You will need:

    To sign in to your Google Account, follow these steps:

    When you log in, you will now receive a “Are you trying to sign in?” notification on your phone.

    Login to your account using your phone

    1. To sign in, enter your email address or phone number.
    2. Click Next. The system will remind you to check your phone.
    3. Unlock your Android device.
    4. In the notification "Trying to sign in to your account?" click Yes.

    Additional information

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    How to disable login using your phone

    Device selection

    Suitable for logging into your account personal phone, which you always keep with you. For safety reasons, do not use devices with shared access, as well as phones that you leave at home or at work.

    Secure Login

    We recommend using phone login. This is convenient because strong passwords consist of complex combinations of letters, numbers and symbols - they are not easy to remember and enter.

    To set up logging into your account using your phone, you need to turn on the screen lock. Then strangers will not be able to unlock the device and gain access to your data.

    How to enable screen lock

    To enable screen lock, follow the steps below. Please note that on different devices Android settings may vary.

    Additional check

    If we notice anything unusual during the login process, we will ask you to confirm that it is you. For example, you may need to enter a special code or password.

    Troubleshooting

    The device is not in the "Your phone" section

    Follow these steps:

    The phone is not at hand or cannot be used

    In some cases, including those listed below, you will be required to use a password to sign in to your account.

    • I don't have my phone at hand.
    • The phone is dead.
    • The phone is not connected to the Internet.

    If you find yourself in this situation, go to the login screen and click Choose a different login method Enter your password.

    Phone lost

    Locking your screen will help protect your data even if you lose your phone or it's stolen. Outsiders will not be able to unlock the device and gain access to the account.

    However, as an additional security measure, we recommend that you do the following:

    1. On another device, go to Recently Used Devices in your Google Account.
    2. Select your lost phone.
    3. Next to Account Access, click Close access.

    When you turn on your newly purchased or factory reset Android smartphone, you are prompted to sign in or create a new Google account. However, this does not always happen, so you cannot log in to your account. Additionally, difficulties may arise if you need to log into another account, but you have already logged into the main one.

    Login to your Google account

    You can log into your Google account using standard smartphone settings, as well as applications from Google itself.

    Method 1: Account Settings

    You can log in to another Google account through “ Settings" The instructions for this method are as follows:

    1. Open " Settings"on the phone.

    2. Find and go to the section " Accounts».

    3. A list will open with all the accounts to which the smartphone is connected. At the very bottom, click on the button " Add account».

    4. You will be asked to select the service whose account you would like to add. Find " Google».

    5. In the special window, enter the email address to which your account is attached. If you do not have another account, you can create one using the text link " Or create a new account».

    6. In the next window you will need to write the current password for your account.

    Method 2: Via YouTube

    If you're not signed in to your Google account at all, you can try signing in through the YouTube app. It is usually installed on all Android devices by default. The instructions for this method are as follows:

    1. Open YouTube app.

    2. At the top right of the screen, click on the blank user avatar.

    3. Click on the button Login».

    4. If a Google account is already connected to your phone, then to log in you will be asked to use one of the accounts located on it. When there is no connection to your Google account, you will need to enter your email Gmail.

    5. After entering your email, you will need to provide a password for mailbox. If the steps are completed correctly, you will be logged into your Google account not only in the application, but also on your smartphone.

    Method 3: Standard Browser

    Every Android smartphone has a default browser with Internet access. Usually it’s just called “Browser”, but it can also be Google Chrome. Proceed according to the following instructions:

    1. Open Browser. Depending on the version of the browser and the shell installed by the manufacturer, the menu icon (looks like an ellipsis or three stripes) can be located at the top or bottom. Go to this menu.

    2. Select the option " Login" Sometimes this parameter may not be available, in which case you will have to use an alternative instruction.

    3. After you click on the icon, the account selection menu will open. Select the option " Google».

    4. Write your mailbox (account) address and password. Click on the button Entrance».

    Method 4: First start

    Usually, when you turn it on for the first time, the smartphone prompts you to log in or create a new Google account. If you have already been using your smartphone for some time, but you still haven’t succeeded in logging into your account using standard methods, then you can try to “force” the first power-up, that is, reset the smartphone’s settings to factory settings. This is a last resort method as all your user data will be deleted and cannot be restored.

    After resetting the settings or when you turn on the smartphone for the first time, a standard script should start where you will be asked to select a language, time zone and connect to the Internet. To successfully log into your Google account, you need to follow all the recommendations.

    After you connect your device to the Internet, you will be asked to create a new account or log into an existing one. Select the second option and then follow the operating system instructions.

    In these simple ways you can log into your Google account on your Android device.



    First version Android platforms Since its release it has undergone several updates. Google Company, paying great attention further development systems, is constantly working not only to correct detected errors, but also to expand the functionality of the popular OS.

    One of the innovations of the developers of the Android operating system was latest system protection that appeared on devices starting from version 5.1. This function ( Factory Reset Protection or FRP lock) is as follows: if a smartphone is lost or stolen, the owner will be able to block his gadget, after which, without a login/password pair from a Google account, the phone will not be subject to further use. The same protection will work if you try full reset settings (hard reset).

    But how can we bypass the Google account if we reset the settings ourselves, for example, when flashing the device or deleting graphic key? In addition, there are often cases when the system does not accept the correct password/login.

    In any case, when you first start the device and try to access wi-fi networks, a request will appear on the smartphone screen to confirm your Google account on Android:

    This is where the need arises to find a way to cope with the problem.

    Google account bypass

    It should be noted that the situation is complicated by the fact that in the conditions large quantity smartphone manufacturing companies Android based, and more more models, single universal solution for all devices simply does not exist. Therefore, we will now look at several proven options.

    How to avoid the reset problem

    To avoid getting into an unpleasant situation, do not forget to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the developers. To do this, before performing a reset, go to “ Settings", select the section " Accounts" (May be " Accounts"), we find " Google", open.

    Next, call up the menu by clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner and select “ Delete account"(on some models, the action selection is caused by a long press on the account field). Now we need (USB debugging) and activate the “ OEM Unlocking»:

    Five ways to bypass Google account protection

    Method No. 1

    The first step is to remove the SIM card and then turn on the smartphone. Next, select desired language, ignore the window with SIM (button " skip"). In the next window where you need to enter a phone number or email. mail, press and hold the symbol @ until the settings button appears, first press it, and then “ Settings Android keyboards " After that, click touch button « back" at the very bottom of the display, then press and hold the submenu button there (you may also have to press the " home", differently on all devices) until the Google search bar appears:

    In the search bar that opens, write the word “ settings" Once in the settings section, select “ Recovery and reset", and then turn off " Auto recovery" And " Saving backup copies "(and in exactly this sequence), after which we reset the settings:

    Method number 2

    Another universal method, which can help in a difficult situation when it is not possible to access the Internet or settings or it is also impossible to perform other actions.

    What to do:

    We insert the SIM card into the locked phone, from which we will delete the drone account. Then, call this number from another device. We accept the call and select the action " Add new challenge ", then enter any numbers in the dialer:

    Now we need to enter our Google account, for which we know the password (or create a new one). After that, we save the contact to this account:

    After the completed manipulations, reboot the smartphone.

    Method number 3

    We insert a SIM card into the smartphone that we will unlock and call this number from another phone. Next, as described in the second method, click on + (i.e. add a new call), and drop the call. After this, the keyboard will open, use it to enter the following combination: *#*#4636#*#* (see screenshot):

    Immediately after entering the last character, automatic transition to a new window with information and advanced settings. Now click on the arrow located on the left top corner screen and go to standard settings devices, select the section “ Recovery and reset", disable " Copying data" And " Auto recovery" (May be " Archiving" And " Data Recovery"), after which we perform a factory reset (or hard reset):

    It remains to wait for the procedure to complete, and after that we log into our Google account via Wi Fi.

    Method number 4

    You can try to enter the standard settings in another way: on the main screen, press and hold the “ Home", and when the Google icon appears, tap on it and go to search bar, press, the keyboard appears, type the word “ Settings»:

    Method number 5

    Please watch the video that tells you how to bypass your Google account using the application after resetting the settings. QuickShortcutMaker which will help ensure quick access to the settings of a locked smartphone, as well as to the menu of applications installed on it:

    We talked about the simplest and most popular methods that can help resolve the issue without harming the device. You can find a lot of other methods on the Internet, but do not forget that if you are not confident in your actions, then there is a danger of causing even more damage to your gadget. Therefore, if you have saved the receipts and the warranty period has not expired, then service center specialists will help you completely free of charge.

    *Note: if the described actions did not bring the desired result, do not rush to try everything at once. It makes sense to wait from one to three days, and then proceed to the next attempts, because this is exactly the period provided by the developers for unlocking the device.

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