I've already seen posts on this, but I figured i'd throw out the info, because ive run into a lot of people with this problem.
If your phone has problems with gmail period, especially when your trying to synch/create new gmail. You will have to factory restore your phone. Prior to this I would back up everything on the phone. As in transfer all your pictures, videos, txt/pic msg, mp3s/music, and android apps (use android mate) to your memory card. Make sure you remove the memory card out of the phone. Some how, you will have to back up your contacts. I would recommend going to a Metro corperate store, and have them use their "cell brite" machine to back up your contacts.
After this is done, turn the phone off. When turning on the phone hold the power button, call volume up, and send/call key at the same time. You will see a black and blue screen appear. Choose the option that says wipe information, and then once you do you will have to scroll down about 5-6 times, and choose erase all. DO NOT CHOOSE ANYTHING REGARDING PARTIONS OR WHAT NOT. It should be the 3rd option. Afterwards choose reboot.
When you start up the phone it'll show the start up guide, make sure you don't skip all this. When it gets to setting up the email, choose the gmail and either set up a new one or sign into your own. This should basically be it, and your phone should be working.
Why is this important? Because without gmail synch you can't acess the android market, thus making the phone almost useless.
If your phone has problems with gmail period, especially when your trying to synch/create new gmail. You will have to factory restore your phone. Prior to this I would back up everything on the phone. As in transfer all your pictures, videos, txt/pic msg, mp3s/music, and android apps (use android mate) to your memory card. Make sure you remove the memory card out of the phone. Some how, you will have to back up your contacts. I would recommend going to a Metro corperate store, and have them use their "cell brite" machine to back up your contacts.
After this is done, turn the phone off. When turning on the phone hold the power button, call volume up, and send/call key at the same time. You will see a black and blue screen appear. Choose the option that says wipe information, and then once you do you will have to scroll down about 5-6 times, and choose erase all. DO NOT CHOOSE ANYTHING REGARDING PARTIONS OR WHAT NOT. It should be the 3rd option. Afterwards choose reboot.
When you start up the phone it'll show the start up guide, make sure you don't skip all this. When it gets to setting up the email, choose the gmail and either set up a new one or sign into your own. This should basically be it, and your phone should be working.
Why is this important? Because without gmail synch you can't acess the android market, thus making the phone almost useless.
Right now i am happier with not accessing it as long as i dont have the google stuff lol..anyone?