How to Remove a Google Account from Android: 7 Steps

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How to Remove a Google Account from Android: 7 Steps
How to Remove a Google Account from Android: 7 Steps
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This article explains how to remove an unused Google account from an Android phone or tablet.

Steps

Remove a Google Account on Android Step 1
Remove a Google Account on Android Step 1

Step 1. Open Android Settings

The icon looks like a gear

Android7settings
Android7settings

or a wrench. You should find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.

If you delete your main Google account from Android, you will also delete messages, contacts and other data from the device

Remove a Google Account on Android Step 2
Remove a Google Account on Android Step 2

Step 2. Scroll down and tap Accounts

If you don't see the "Accounts" option, but you see a list of your accounts instead, skip this step

Remove a Google Account on Android Step 3
Remove a Google Account on Android Step 3

Step 3. Tap Google

A list of the Google accounts you have associated with Android will appear.

Remove a Google Account on Android Step 4
Remove a Google Account on Android Step 4

Step 4. Tap the account you want to remove

A list of all data synced with Android will appear.

Remove a Google Account on Android Step 5
Remove a Google Account on Android Step 5

Step 5. Tap ⁝

It is located at the top right. A pop-up menu will appear.

If you are using an older version of Android, this menu may not appear. In this case, read the next step

Remove a Google Account on Android Step 6
Remove a Google Account on Android Step 6

Step 6. Tap Remove Account

A pop-up window will appear.

Remove a Google Account on Android Step 7
Remove a Google Account on Android Step 7

Step 7. Tap Remove Account to confirm

Your Google account will be deactivated on the device in question.

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