Choosing a default email account for my mobile phone

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If you've set up more than one email account on your mobile phone, you need to select a default email account. When you write emails, they'll automatically be sent from your default email account.

Step 1 of 11

Find "Default Services"

Tap the Menu key twice.

Step 2 of 11

Find "Default Services"

Tap Options.

Step 3 of 11

Find "Default Services"

Tap Device.

Step 4 of 11

Find "Default Services"

Tap Advanced System Settings.

Step 5 of 11

Find "Default Services"

Tap Default Services.

Step 6 of 11

Select default email account

Tap Messaging (CMIME).

Step 7 of 11

Select default email account

Tap the required email account.

Step 8 of 11

Save and exit

Tap the Menu key.

Step 9 of 11

Save and exit

Tap Save.

Step 10 of 11

Save and exit

Tap Disconnect.

Step 11 of 11

Save and exit

Tap the Return key to return to standby mode.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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