The truth is not so, we can completely set up iCloud email account with other devices very easily. Here I will show you how to do it with Android and Windows Phone. Email applications on other operating systems, you set up with the same parameters, BlackBerry brothers alone have a separate article about syncing iCloud account.
We will use an application available on most smartphones and Android tablets called "Mail". Note that this software in the name only has one word "Mail" , not Gmail or Yahoo Mail. Run the application, press the menu key and select Add Account. The picture below is illustrated by HTC, the other vendors' machines, the Mail interface will be a little different but basically the parameters and ways are still the same, don't worry.
First you need to enter your email address. When asked, select the account type POP3 / IMAP, then enter the full email address (including @ icloud.com) and your password into the device. In the next screen:
Click Next to continue. You will now be directed to the mailing protocol setup screen.
Continue to click Next , wait a moment for the Mail application to confirm that the server that sends the iCloud mail is usable. Then just enter the name for this email account. Click Finish Setup when done. Try sending and receiving mail. The above setting supports both push mail, ie when the message arrives , an instant message will appear.
Good luck. And again, for any email you need to set up an iCloud account, the parameters are quite similar to the settings for Android.