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This wikiHow teaches you how to remove an unneeded Google account from an Android Phone or tablet.
Steps
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Open your Android’s Settings. It’s the or wrench icon labeled “Settings.” You should find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
- Deleting your primary Google account from your Android will delete your messages, contacts, and other data from the phone.
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Scroll down and tap Accounts .
- If you can’t tap “Accounts” but see a list of your accounts instead, skip this step.
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Tap Google . A list of Google logins associated with your Android will appear.
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Tap the account you want to remove. Now you’ll see a list of all of the data that syncs to your Android.
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Tap ⁝ . It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. A pop-up menu will appear.
- If you’re using an older version of Android, you may not see this menu. Skip to the next step instead.
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Tap Remove Account . A pop-up will appear.
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Tap Remove Account to confirm. Your Google account is no longer active on this phone.
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1. Open your Settings
.
2. Tap Accounts
.
3. Tap Google
.
4. Select an account.
5. Tap ⁝
.
6. Tap Remove Account
.
7. Tap Remove Account
to confirm.
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