Maybe you’ve created a new Google Account and want to use it for sending/receiving emails, or the storage of your existing Google account has reached the 15GB mark. Whatever the reason, here are the best ways to remove your Gmail account on Android.
Things to Remember before removing your Gmail account
Here are the things you must remember before removing your Gmail account from Android.
- Removing your Gmail account won’t delete your emails. The emails will stay as they are
- Once you remove your Google account from Android, you won’t be able to use Google services such as the Play Store, YouTube, etc.
- You will lose access to photos stored on Google Photos.
- You can’t access your calendar events.
How to Remove a Gmail Account on Android
If you want to remove a Gmail account from Android, you first need to remove the Google account associated with the email service.
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap Users & Accounts.
3. Tap on Google.
4. You will see all linked Google accounts on your device. You need to select the Gmail/Google account you want to remove.
5. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner.
6. Select Remove account from the list of options that appear.
You will now be asked to verify your Android device’s PIN, pattern, or password lock. Doing so will remove the Google/Gmail account from your Android smartphone.
How to Remove a Gmail Account on Android using a PC
If you think your Gmail account is running on a phone other than yours, you can sign out remotely from a PC.
1. Open your desktop web browser and visit this webpage.
2. Ensure you are logged in with the same Gmail/Google account you want to remove.
3. Click on the Security tab.
4. Scroll to the Your Devices section. You will find all your active devices here.
5. Click on the device name you want to remove and select Sign out.
Disable Gmail Message Sync
Let’s say you want to use other Google services, such as YouTube, Play Store, etc., but don’t want to use a specific Google account with Gmail. In such a case, you can turn off the Gmail message sync feature. So, instead of removing the entire Google account just because you don’t want to receive the emails in Gmail, you can disable the Gmail sync feature.
1. Open the Gmail app on your phone.
2. Tap on the hamburger menu in the top-left corner.
3. Scroll down and tap Settings.
4. Select the Gmail account you wish to refrain from receiving emails. Scroll down and uncheck the Sync Gmail option.
Factory Reset your Android Phone
A factory reset isn’t an appropriate option for removing a Google or Gmail account, but if you’re unable to remove your existing Google Account for any reason, you can consider this one. This could be an appropriate choice if you plan to sell your phone; you can factory reset it, removing your Google/Gmail account.
1. Launch the Settings app on your Android and select System Settings.
2. Tap on Back up and reset.
3. Tap on Reset phone.
4. Tap Reset all settings.
You will now be asked to enter your phone’s password/PIN for authentication, resetting your Android phone.
Also Read: How to Send Self-Destructing Emails In Gmail
These simple methods will help you remove your Gmail account from Android. If you need more help removing the Gmail account from Android, let us know in the comments.
