How to Reset Your Google Password on Your Phone

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Since many Androids are attached to a Google account, you can change your password from your Google account using a web browser. You don't, however, need to use a web browser to do this. This wikiHow will teach you how to change your Google password on your phone if you still know it as well as how to reset a password you've forgotten. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, you'll need to perform the same steps from the Gmail app.

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    You'll find this gear icon in the Quick Menu if you swipe down from the top of your screen. Alternatively, you can find the gear app icon in your app drawer or by searching.
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    It's next to an uppercase "G" on a blue background.
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    This is next to the multicolored "G" icon under your profile picture.
    • If you don't have a Google Account associated with your phone, you will not be able to continue.
  4. You may need to slide the menu left to find this option (the menu starts with the Home and Personal info tabs).
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    " To find this option, you might need to scroll down the menu.
    • Sign in with your password to continue.
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    When you change or reset your Google password, you'll be signed out of your accounts except on devices that have special permissions (like your Chromebook).
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Changing the Google Password on an iPhone or iPad

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    This app icon looks like a red and white envelope that you can find on one of your Home screens, in the Dock, or by searching.
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    You'll see your profile picture if you selected one or your initials in the top right corner of the app.
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    This is next to the multicolored "G" icon under your profile picture.
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    It's to the right of the Home tab.
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    When you change or reset your Google password, you'll be signed out of your accounts except on devices that have special permissions (like your Chromebook). [1]
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    Follow the steps to change your password on Android or iPhone to get to this screen, where you can indicate that you've forgotten your password to reset it.
    • For Android phones and tablets, open Settings, then tap Google > Manage your Google Account > Security > Password .
    • If you have an iPhone, open Gmail, then tap your profile picture and tap Manage your Google Account > Personal info > Password .
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    If you don't remember your password, you'll need to either log in via a trusted device (like your Chromebook if you have 2FA enabled) or log in with a code sent via text or email.
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    Depending on your method of recovery, the website will look different. If you chose to recover via email, you'll get a link in your email to use. However, if you decided to use a phone number, you'll need to enter the code sent via text into the field provided.
    • Make sure to look in your Spam or Bulk Mail folders for the Google email.
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    When you change or reset your Google password, you'll be signed out of your accounts except on devices that have special permissions (like your Chromebook).
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      1. Open Settings.
      2. Tap Google .
      3. Tap Manage your Google Account .
      4. Tap the Security tab.
      5. Tap Password under "Signing in to Google."
      6. Enter the new password and tap Change Password .

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