How to Remove Google Account from Android Phone

To enjoy all the perks and features of an Android phone, you are encouraged to sign in to your Google account, especially when you just had the phone. That way, you can install and use apps, save your settings, and more.

But despite a Google account being essential for an Android phone, there are just situations where you may want it removed.

• You accidentally signed in to a Google account on your Android phone, and now you don’t know how to remove it.
• You’ve registered your Google account on your phone. You want to remove it because you’re selling or giving away your phone.
• You’ve reset the Android phone, but you forgot the previously used Google account credentials.

If you’re in one of the mentioned situations, you’re in luck. In this article, you’re going to know how to remove Google account from Android. Read on!

Method 1: How to Remove Google Account from Android via Settings

If you still have full access to your phone, you can easily remove or sign out of the Google account in Settings. If you’ve forgotten or you simply don’t know where to find it there, just follow the steps below.

Just note that the location of the Account settings may vary depending on the brand and interface of the phone. So, we only included a general way of getting into it. Nevertheless, the process is pretty much the same with other Android devices.

Step 1

Open Settings and then scroll down and look for Accounts or Accounts & Backup.

Step 2

In there, you can see a list of all the linked accounts on the phone. Sometimes, you may need to tap on Manage Accounts to see them.

Step 3

Select the Google account/s that you want to remove. Then, tap “Remove Account” or “Sign Out”. After that, the account’s connection to your phone and apps should be severed.

If you have an Android phone that’s above Android version 9 (pie), you may be required to enter your PIN before you can remove the Google account.

Method 2: How to Remove Google Account from Android by Doing the Opposite

Another way to remove or unlink the account from your Android phone is by removing the device from the account. Yes! You may do the opposite as well. This method is practically the best solution in case you’ve given or sold your phone, but forgot to remove the Google account beforehand.

This works remotely and can only be done successfully if you still have access to your Google account.

Step 1

Using a web browser, go to the My Google Account page. Then, sign in to the Google account in question.

Step 2

Once signed in, you can find tabs to the left or top of the interface. Look for and click on the Security tab.

Step 3

There will be a list of all the devices connected to the same Google account. Select the target Android phone. Then, click “Sign Out” or “Remove Device”. You may also just click on the 3-dot option beside the Android device and remove it from there.

For this method to work, the phone must be connected to the WIFI. That way, Google can update the changes you’ve made.

FYI: What Happens When You Remove Google Account from Android

There are pros and cons when it comes to removing a Google account from an Android phone. Therefore, it can have an impact on the way you use and experience Android in general.

Pros of Removing Google Account from Android

• If you’re simply using the phone for calling and texting, you can have more digital privacy as Google won’t be able to collect data about your phone usage.
• Having multiple Google accounts linked to your Android phone can be a security risk. Removing the other accounts you no longer need can help keep your phone safer from hackers.
• When resetting the phone, you don’t have to deal with Factory Reset Protection or FRP in case you’ve forgotten your Google account’s password/email. FRP is activated once you register a Google account on your phone. It blocks attempts to use the phone after a reset unless the user is able to verify a Google account.

Bonus: How to Bypass FRP to Remove Previously Synced Google Account from Android

In case your phone has become Google-locked after a factory because you forgot your password, you will need an FRP bypass tool called Tenorshare 4uKey. It can remove the FRP login screen on Android phones, particularly on Samsung devices with Android OS version 6-13. Yes! It even works with the latest Samsung phones like S22 or S23.

Tenorshare 4uKey works by disabling the FRP lock, and consequently removing the Google account that was previously used on the phone. All you need to do is install this program on a computer and connect your phone to Remove the Google Account in a few clicks.

Cons of Removing Google Account from Android

• You won’t be able to use the Google Play Store to download and install your favorite apps.
• You don’t get email notifications anymore.
• The Google One backups you have will be removed unless you re-link the account.
• All your subscriptions on YouTube and other Google-powered apps will no longer appear.
• It will be difficult for you to sign in or sign up on Social Media or any app that requires a Google account.
• You won’t be able to track your phone using Find My Device when lost or stolen.
• Thieves can use your phone after resetting it.

Conclusion

Sometimes, you just have to remove Google account from Android. If you don’t know how to do it, those are the two methods you can follow according to your situation. Ideally, you can just remove the account via Settings. That’s how simple it is.

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