How to Turn Off Two Factor Authentication on Samsung Galaxy

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This wikiHow teaches you how to disable Two-Step Verification for your Samsung and Google accounts on Galaxy phone or tablet.

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    To do this, pull down the notification panel from the top of the home screen, then tap the gear icon.
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    It’s the key icon near the top of the menu.
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    It’s at the top of the screen below your email address.
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    Once verified, you’ll be signed into your account.
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    It’s at the top of the screen.
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    It’s near the middle of the screen. A confirmation message will appear, reminding you that this action will weaken your Galaxy’s security.
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    Two-Step Verification is now disabled.
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    To do this, pull down the notification panel from the top of the home screen, then tap the gear icon.
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    It’s the blue outline of a “G.”
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    It’s at the top of the menu.
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    You’ll be prompted to enter your Google password.
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    This sends a verification code to the email address or phone number on file.
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    If you enabled Google Prompt, tap YES when prompted.
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    It’s at the top of the screen. A confirmation message will appear, reminding you that disabling 2-Step Verification removes the extra security on your account.
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    Two-Step Verification is now disabled for your Google account.
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