1. Find "Sign in with a Microsoft account instead"
Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
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Press All settings.
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Press Accounts.
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Press Your email and accounts.
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Press Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.
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2. Activate Microsoft account
If you don t have a Microsoft account, press Create one and follow the instructions on the screen to create an account.
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Press Email or phone and key in your email address.
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Press Password and key in your password.
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Press Sign in.
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3. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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