Here's how to remove a Google Account from your device:
Steps to Remove a Google Account
To remove a Google account from your device, follow these simple steps:
- Open Settings: Start by accessing your device's Settings app. This is typically represented by a gear icon.
- Navigate to Accounts: Look for and tap on Passwords & accounts. This may be labeled slightly differently depending on your device's manufacturer but generally includes account management options.
- Select the Account: In the "Accounts" section, find and tap the Google account you wish to remove.
- Confirm Removal: Tap on Remove account. A confirmation prompt will appear.
- Finalize Removal: Tap Remove account again to confirm.
- Device Security: If the account you're removing is the only Google account on the device, you'll be prompted to enter your device’s security pattern, PIN, or password for verification.
Summary of Steps
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open your device's Settings app. |
| 2 | Tap Passwords & accounts. |
| 3 | Tap the account you want to remove. |
| 4 | Tap Remove account to confirm. |
| 5 | If prompted, enter your device's security code. |
Important Notes
- Removing a Google account from a device does not delete the account itself. It just removes it from that particular device.
- You can always re-add the account later.
- If you are removing the only Google Account on the device, you will be required to input your device's security code.
