How to Remove Google Account from Phone: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you're upgrading cell phones, donating your phone to another person, or simply want to delete an account that you no longer use, it is simple to delete a Google account from your phone. This tutorial will provide you with step-by-step directions on how to remove a Google account from Phone, Android or iPhone, along with any associated Gmail accounts, without losing your data forever.

Why Would You Delete a Google Account from Your Phone?

Let us learn why you would want to delete a Google account before we begin:

• You're giving away or selling your phone.
• You need to end using an old Gmail account.
• You have sync or security problems.
• You want to keep work and personal accounts separated.
• You're upgrading to a new phone or Apple ID.

Unremoving an account from a phone is possible. You may still be able to sign in on other phones or reinstall it whenever you want.

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How to Remove Google Account from Android Phone

How to delete a Google account from an Android phone will be slightly different based on the phone brand (Samsung, Pixel, Xiaomi, etc.) or Android version (Android 13 or Android 14), but the process is the same.

Android steps (Last updated 2025):

• Open Settings.
• Scroll down and select "Accounts" or "Users & accounts".
• Press the Google account you wish to remove.
• Press "Remove account" at the bottom.
• Ensure by typing in your phone PIN, pattern, or password.

On some Samsung or Xiaomi phones, you might need to go to "Accounts and Backup" > "Manage Accounts".

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How to Remove Google Account from iPhone (iOS 17+)

Even on iPhones, most people have Google accounts for Gmail, Drive, Calendar, or YouTube. Here's how to delete a Google account from iPhone you can get rid of it:

Steps for iPhone:

• Open the Gmail app or Google app.
• Click your profile picture in the top right.
• Click "Manage accounts on this device."
• Click "Remove from this device" below the account you wish to delete.
• Confirm removal.

Alternate Method (via Settings):

• Visit iPhone Settings > Passwords & Accounts.
• Click your Gmail/Google account.
• Click "Delete Account" and confirm.

This just deletes the account off your iPhone but not really off Google.

How to Remove One Gmail Account (When You Have More Than One)

If you have more than one Gmail account added to your phone, you can delete just one.

For Android:

• Go to Settings > Accounts.
• Click on the Google account you want to delete.
• Click "Remove account."

For iPhone:

• Tap your profile picture within the Gmail app.
• Click "Manage accounts."
• Tap "Remove from this device" for the account you want to remove.

Tip: A single Gmail deletion won't touch others. Each one is treated as a one-of-a-kind login.

Removing Google Connected Accounts (Linked Services)

Google also likes to connect your primary account with apps such as YouTube, Maps, Drive, and third-party apps. You can delete them or handle them independently.

Steps:

• Visit myaccount.google.com/permissions.
• Scroll down to "Third-party apps with account access.".
• Tap on the app or service you want to disconnect.
• Tap on "Remove Access."

Extra Tip:

Also within "Security", you can view devices your Google account is signed in and remotely take back access.

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How to Remove Google Account Without Losing Data

You won't sync (e.g., Gmail, Calendar, Drive) after you delete your Google account, but do not delete your content from Google. It's still available through:

• Any web browser
• Another device
• Signing in back later

Backup files, photos, and contacts to Google Drive or local storage.

Backup Gmail or data using Google Takeout.

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How to Delete Google Account Without Factory Reset

You do not have to factory reset your phone to delete a Google account.

Just do the above. Factory resetting enters the scene only when you're in a locked position (because of FRP - Factory Reset Protection), e.g., when you've forgotten your password or if your phone has been stolen.

FRP Lock Warning (Android Only)

If you're planning to factory reset your phone, and you don't remove the Google account first, you could end up enabling Google's Factory Reset Protection (FRP). What this does is:

You’ll need to sign in with the original Google account after reset.

It protects your phone from unauthorized access.

Tip:

Always remove all Google accounts before performing a factory reset to avoid FRP lock.

Unique Tip (2025): Remove Google Account via Google Find My Device (Remotely)

If you’ve lost your phone or left your account on a friend's device, use Google Find My Device:

• Visit: https://www.google.com/android/find
• Log in with your Google account.
• Click on the device > press "Secure Device" or "Sign out."
• This will remotely erase access, protecting your data.

Additional Tip: How to Remove Old Gmail or Email Address

In case you do not require an inactive Gmail account and want to remove it entirely:

• Go to: https://myaccount.google.com
• Go to "Data & Privacy" > "Remove a Google service."
• Press on "Gmail."
• Provide password and go ahead.
• You will be requested to enter a non-Gmail recovery email.
• Once you remove it, you won't be able to use that Gmail again or retrieve its information.

Conclusion

It's less complicated on how to remove a Google account from a phone than you might think — and you should also understand that uninstalling it doesn't delete your Google account from the universe. 

Be it changing your phone, having your privacy to yourself, or closing unused accounts, doing the right thing keeps your information and device in your control.In following the right procedure based on what operating system your device runs (Android or iOS), you are not making mistakes, losing any data, and protecting your Google account.

Tip: Always save your valuable data first when you delete a Google account, particularly contacts, emails, and documents synced to Google Drive or Photos.

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FAQs

1. How do I remove my Google Account on my phone?

Go to Settings > Accounts > Google, select the account, and press Remove Account. Press the action using your phone lock (PIN/pattern).

2. How do I eliminate Google Connected Accounts?

Navigate to myaccount.google.com/permissions and uninstall third-party applications or devices linked to your Google account.

3. How can I delete a single Gmail account?

If you have multiple Gmail accounts on your phone, navigate to Settings > Accounts > Google, choose the one you want to delete, and tap Remove Account.

4. How do I delete a single email from Gmail?

You can't delete one solitary email address from within Gmail if it's associated with your Google account. But you might be able to delete the associated Google account or manage aliases through account settings.

5. How do I delete just one Gmail account?

Open the Gmail app > Profile Picture > Manage accounts, and then delete just one account from the list without changing others.

6. How do I delete older Gmail?

Go to myaccount.google.com, go to Data & Privacy > Delete a Google Service and select Gmail. Deselect the box beside Gmail and select Delete.