How to remove a Google account from your Android device or iPhone
A Google account is the key to accessing plenty of services and apps, such as Gmail, but also Google Drive and Google Photos. On most systems, it simplifies your experience by eliminating the need to log in to each service manually and seamlessly syncs your saved passwords across devices.
On most devices, includingbudget Android phones,you can sign in to multiple Google Accounts, and pickthe default one to use.However, there may be instances when you want to remove an account completely, such as when managing a professional or secondary account linked to specific services. Fortunately, removing an account is straightforward, regardless of the device you are using. Here’s how to do it.
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Remove a Google account from your Android phone or tablet
Almost everything you do on Android revolves around having your Google account always signed in. You lose access to every Google app, service, and feature for that account when you remove it from your device (unless you added another Google account).
Your messages, emails from Gmail, Google One cloud backups, and Google Play Store access are a thing of the past until you sign back in. Those are a few examples. You also lose the ability to use other Google services such as Nearby Share, Google Pay, and Find My Device.
Before removing a Google account, save your messages, contacts, and anything else you want to a separate location for safekeeping.
We use steps from a Google Pixel 6 running Android 13 software. The Settings menu may look different on your Android device.
Google deletes your messages, contacts, and other data from the Android phone. The data is still saved on the company servers. Access Gmail and Google Drive from a desktop web browser such as Chrome to check a specific contact, email, or file.
Remove a Google account from your Samsung Galaxy phone
Samsung uses a different Settings app on its Galaxy phones. Here’s a step-by-step guide to removing a Google account on a Samsung mobile phone:
Remove a Google account from your iPhone or iPad
Apple supports Google accounts on iPhones. You can deactivate Gmail, Contacts, Calendar, and Notes sync on your iPhone or delete the email account. For example, the system deletes Gmail Calendars from the default Calendar app when you turn off the Calendar sync. In contrast, deleting your Google account removes Calendars, Notes, and Contacts from your iOS device.
You can add a Google account to your iPhone from the same menu.
How to remove your Google account remotely
Did you lose your Android phone or iPhone? Remove your Google account remotely to prevent unauthorized access. Here’s how to use a Google account on the web to sign out from any device:
Employers use the same trick to wipe Google Workspace accounts from their employees' Android phones and iPhones.
Why should you remove your Google account?
Here are some reasons to remove your Google account from your phone:
Simplify your digital life
Managing your Google accounts effectively simplifies your digital life. Removing unnecessary accounts from your devices streamlines your digital footprint and boosts your security. Consider upgrading toGoogle Oneif you juggle multiple Google accounts to enjoy more Drive space.
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