Our Google account holds a large amount of personal data. You might want to sell or give your phone to somebody else. However, it is recommended that you delete all data from the phone with a factory reset and remove the Google account from the phone. If you have multiple Google accounts signed in at a time like personal and work, you need to remove those too if you decide to sell your phone because having multiple accounts logged in poses a privacy and security risk.
Before you remove a Google account, save all of your contacts, messages, and other important information. Here is how you can remove the login details of your Gmail from an Android and iOS device:
Removing Gmail Account from Android
Android users can follow the steps mentioned below to remove Google account details from their devices:
- On your Android phone, head over to the phone settings.
- From settings, go to Accounts. Depending on your device, Accounts might be titled as Users & Accounts.
- Tap on the account that you wish to remove from your phone.
- Click on Remove Account.
If your Android phone only has one Google account signed in, then you will have to enter the password, pin, or pattern lock to complete the process. When you remove your Google account from your Android device, you cannot access Google PlayStore anymore. One thing you need to bear in mind is that settings vary from one device to another, so it is better to do some research first.
Removing a Google account from an Android device is an easy and quick procedure.
Remove Gmail Account from an iOS
How you can remove your Google account from an iOS device depends on the way you access it. Some of the ways are Gmail, Safari app, or the Mail app to access the account.
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Gmail App
For the Gmail app, here is how you can remove the Google account:
- Launch Gmail.
- Select the three-line menu and tap on Manage Accounts.
- Press Edit.
- Tap on the Remove button you see next to the account you wish to remove.
- Confirm it.
- Select Done.
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Safari App
For those who use Safari App to access their Google account, here is how they can remove their Google account from their iOS device:
- Go to the Safari app.
- Head over to Google.
- On the top right, you will see your profile icon.
- Tap on it and select Sign Out.
- Now, tap Sign in and select the option of Sign in with a different account.
- Select Remove and select the Google account you want gone from your iOS device.
- Tap Done.
You can now easily sell or give your Android or iOS device to someone without risking your privacy and personal information. The process of removing your Google account from your phone is rather easy and requires some simple steps. And if you forget to log out of a device, you can use the option of remotely disconnecting it using your phone or computer as well.
