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Overview
You have a couple of choices regarding how to access your Blinn email using an Android device.
Step by Step Guide
Using the Outlook App (Recommended)
You can set up your Microsoft 365 email quickly by downloading the Microsoft Outlook App from the Google Play Store.
- Open the Outlook app on your Android phone.
- Tap Get Started.
- Type your full Blinn email address and tap Continue.
- Enter your password and tap Sign In.
- Complete any Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) prompts if your organization requires them.
- Tap Allow or Yes to give permission for syncing calendar and contacts
Using the Built-In Android / Gmail App
You must first ensure that your Gmail app is up-to-date with the latest version.
- Open the Google Play Store app on your phone.
- Type "Gmail" into the search bar and then select Update.
- After the update is installed, tap the Gmail app
Note: If the update option is not available, you are already on the latest version.
- Tap the menu icon in the upper left corner Settings > Add account > Exchange and Microsoft 365.
- Important: Do NOT choose "Outlook, Hotmail, and Live"
- Enter your full Blinn email address and tap Next.
- Enter your password and tap Next.
- A Blinn College sign in screen will appear. Enter your myBlinn credentials. Tap Sign in or Next.
- Follow any prompts you may get, including security permissions. You may also be asked to set your sync settings and a display name. If you use Office 365 for business, you may also be asked to give additional security control. In this case, choose Activate.
- Pull down the Android notification bar by swiping down from the top of your screen.
- If you see a notification that reads "Unable to sync calendar and contacts," tap it. Then tap Allow to give access and you're done!
Note: If you don't see a sync error notification, you're good to go!
Additional Information
Need additional information or assistance? Contact the IT Help Desk Chat Line or call the IT Help Desk at 979-830-4357 (HELP).