Sign Out, Remove Google Account from Android Phone
Did you forget to sign out of your Google account from your old phone before selling it? If yes, then anyone having your Google account logged in can access your mail and data in Google services. This can pose a serious threat to your privacy. So, what to do in this case? Well, you need not worry as Google gives you the option to sign out or remove the account from any device remotely. Below, we’ve explained three such methods in detail.
1. Remove Google Account from Old Phone on Mobile
Are you currently using an Android phone? If yes, it becomes quite easy to remove and disconnect your Google account from the old phone. Just follow the steps given below: Doing so will log out and remove the Google account from the device. The phone will no longer have access to your Google account. Related | 5 Ways to Set Up 2-Step Verification in Your Google Account
2. Remove Google Account from Old Phone on Computer
If you don’t have an Android phone, you can follow the same procedure on your computer, iPhone, or iPad. All you need to do is open the browser and visit the Google account dashboard to disconnect the phone from your account, as follows:
3. Erase the Phone Using Find My Device
The other option is to erase the phone remotely via Google’s Find My Phone service. It can be useful if you have lost or misplaced your phone and if it’s still logged in to your Google account and connected to the internet. Once you erase the device remotely, it’ll delete all of its data, including photos, contacts, files, and other data. It’ll also remove your Google account from the phone. You won’t be able to use Find My Phone features for that phone once you erase it.
Via Find My Device App
Download Find My Device App
Via Find My Device Web
Wrapping Up
This was all about how you can sign out and remove your Google account from an old Android phone. As you saw, it’s quite easy and can be done within a few taps. So, if you forgot to log out of a device, you can disconnect it remotely through your phone or computer. I hope this helps you. Feel free to reach out if you still have any doubts or queries.
