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resourcefuljohn
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Registered: ‎11-07-2011
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Unable to Set-Up Gmail Account in 'Messages'

Everytime I try to set-up my gmail account in 'Messages' I get an error.  I have cleared the cache and even reset my gmail password and it still won't let me add my gmail account to my 'Messages' tab.  I have followed the 'How to guide' and not still not working.  Help please. OS.2.0

 

I waws able to set up my Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, but not gmail.

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Re: Unable to Set-Up Gmail Account in 'Messages'

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remove current gmail account

 

then add new account

choose email, calendar, contacts

choose advanced setup

Choose Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync

 

 

- Description, put what you want to describe it

- Leave domain blank

- User name will be your user name on gmail

- Use your email address for email address
- Use m.google.com for server address

click on save and enjoy



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