You Asked: How Do I Register My Android Phone with Google?

How do I get Google to recognize my device?

Connect a device to your Google Account

1. Make sure you’re using the latest Google Maps app version.
2. Sign in to the same Google Account on your computer and mobile device. Sign in on your computer: Go to Google. In the top right, select Sign in. …
3. Follow the steps to turn on notifications.

Do you have to have a Google account to set up an Android phone?

Simple answer is no you don’t need a google account to run an Android smart Phone. But in that case many of the functionalities wouldn’t work i.e. mobile phone apps history backup, app data backups, contact numbers backup etc.