How to Remove a Google Account on Android

This wikiHow teaches you how to remove an unneeded Google account from an Android Phone or tablet.

Steps

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    Open your Android’s Settings. It’s the
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    or wrench icon labeled “Settings.” You should find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
    • Deleting your primary Google account from your Android will delete your messages, contacts, and other data from the phone.
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    Scroll down and tap Accounts.
    • If you can’t tap “Accounts” but see a list of your accounts instead, skip this step.
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    Tap Google. A list of Google logins associated with your Android will appear.
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    Tap the account you want to remove. Now you’ll see a list of all of the data that syncs to your Android.
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    Tap ⁝. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. A pop-up menu will appear.
    • If you’re using an older version of Android, you may not see this menu. Skip to the next step instead.
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    Tap Remove Account. A pop-up will appear.
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    Tap Remove Account to confirm. Your Google account is no longer active on this phone.
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 56,172 times.
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Article SummaryX

1. Open your Settings.
2. Tap Accounts.
3. Tap Google.
4. Select an account.
5. Tap ⁝.
6. Tap Remove Account.
7. Tap Remove Account to confirm.

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