
Configuring Sympatico for a Samsung Galaxy (Android)
With this post I will try to demonstrate setting up Sympatico using IMAP and SMTP for your Android Phone in a simple way.
Posted: 2021-04-29
How to configure Sympatico
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app.
- In the top right, tap your profile picture.
- Tap Add another account.
- Choose the type of account you want to add:
- If you check work or school emails through Outlook for Windows, select Outlook, Hotmail, and Live.
- If you don't see your email service, select Other.
- Enter your email address and tap Next.
Incoming Email Server Configuration
- Choose the type of e-mail account (POP3 or IMAP) you want to use. Not all services support both protocols! Refer to the table below for the correct protocols.
- IMAP protocol keeps the mails on the server and it will display a copy on your Android device. IMAP is recommended in almost all cases.
- POP3 will download the emails from the server and it will store them on your Android phone.
- Enter the password for your email address and tap Next.
- Please refer to the following table to complete the Incoming Server Settings settings.
- Tap Next. If you see an error, tap the Edit Settings button.
Settings Needed for Receiving Mail via IMAP
Server Hostname | imap.bell.net |
Server Port | 993 |
Username | Your username (do not include the part after the @ sign) |
Authentication | Password |
SSL/TLS | Yes |
Settings Needed for Sending Mail (using SMTP)
- Once the settings are typed in, you can tap Next.
- Check Require sign-in
- Please refer to the information below in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings page.
- Now click Next. If there is an error, tap the Edit Settings button.
Server Hostname | smtphm.sympatico.ca |
Server Port | 587 |
Username | Your username (do not include the part after the @ sign) |
Authentication | Password |
SSL/TLS | Yes |
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