anyone know how to add a 2nd gmail account to an Android phone?

rudeguy

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I have a 2nd gmail account that I use for ordering from sites that I don't trust not to spam me. Anyone know of a way to set up the email client in android 1.6 to check multiple gmail accounts? Or is there an app that will do this neatly?
 

deputc26

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I'm running 2.0 and I have it synced to 4 gmail accounts, an exchange account, and hotmail.

For me you:
open the gmail app
hit the menu soft-key
hit the "add-account" button
and that's about it.

sorry if this doesn't work in 1.6
 

Demo24

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Or if not just use the regular email client and enable IMAP on that gmail account.
 

idiotekniQues

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it's as easy as deputc26 says. at least on android 2.1 but i'd guess for a lot more versions.
 

Deeko

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This feature was added in 2.0, so if you're running something like a Hero or G1, it won't work - but you can do what deputc26 said, or go menu->settings->Accounts & Sync->Add Account.

You also can add gmail accounts in the standard email app.