Why do I need a Google account?

Your device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and the Google Play application. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google account. For example, a Google account enables you to do the following:

• Download and install applications on Google Play.
• Synchronize your email, contacts, and calendar using Gmail.
• You can back up, restore and transfer your data from an old device to your new device.
• Chat with friends using the Google Duo™ application.
• Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.
• Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia Companion.
• Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the Find my device services.

For more information about Android and Google, go to http://support.google.com.