My boyfriend's Google account was added onto my phone. How do I delete it from my phone and if I do, will it also be deleted on his phone? Show
Dan Hulme 34.5k17 gold badges88 silver badges151 bronze badges asked Dec 19, 2016 at 6:44
Go to Settings > Account > Google then select the account to be removed. No, deleting an account from a device only remove it in that device. answered Dec 19, 2016 at 8:29
esQmo_esQmo_ 3,1182 gold badges12 silver badges24 bronze badges Easy, just go to the Settings app >> Account >> Google. Then, select the account that you want to remove. Click on it. Done. Of course, No. This process only remove an account from that devices. Finally, click on the Add Account button and enter your account to login. answered Dec 20, 2016 at 5:14
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Information overload can happen so quickly nowadays — and sometimes, you just need to streamline things to achieve peace of mind. Removing a Google account from your device can help accomplish this. But it's important to know what that means, and what the repercussions are, before going through with it. For starters, removing an account is not the same as deleting it. Removing a Google account from an Android or iPhone device simply removes access from that particular device, and it can be restored later on. However, any information stored through the account on that device will be lost. That includes things like email, contacts, and settings. So it's a good idea to back your device up before removing an account from an Android or iPhone. With that in mind, here's how to remove a Google account for those with an Android or iOS device: How to remove a Google account from an Android phoneAndroid phone users can easily remove a given account from their device. Here's how: 1. Open your phone settings. Open your settings. Devon Delfino/Business Insider2. Tap on "Accounts" (it may also be listed as "Users and Accounts," depending on your device). Pick the account you want to delete. Devon Delfino/Business Insider3. Tap the account you want to remove and then click "Remove Account." Tap "Remove account." Devon Delfino/Business InsiderIf you're trying to remove the only Google account from your Android device, you'll have to also enter your device's pattern, password or pin to get it done. Removing all your accounts will also mean you won't have access to the Google Play Store. And keep in mind that settings can vary from device to device, so you may have to do a bit of digging to get to the right screens. But once you do, it should still be a quick and easy process. How to remove a Google account from an iOS deviceThe steps necessary to remove your account from an iOS device depend on how you access that account (via the Gmail app, Safari app, or Mail app, for instance). If you use the Gmail app, here's how to remove your Google account: 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Select the menu (three stacked lines), then select "Manage Accounts" followed by "Edit." 3. Tap "Remove" next to the account you want gone, and confirm your choice. 4. Select "Done" on the top left. For those who access their Google account through the Safari app, here's how to remove your account from your iOS device: 1. Open the Safari app. 2. Go to google.com. 3. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner and then tap "Sign out" (if you aren't already). 4. Tap "Sign in," and then tap "Sign in with a different account." 5. Tap "Remove," select the account you want to remove from the device, and select "Done." If you've added your Google account to your device's settings for use with the iPhone's native Mail app, here's how to remove that account: 1. Open your Settings app. 2. Scroll down to the "Passwords & Accounts" section and open it. 3. You'll see a list of all the accounts, both Google and non-Google, that you've added to your device. Tap on the one you want to delete. Open the list of your connected accounts. William Antonelli/Business Insider4. This will bring you to a page of options. Tap "Delete account" at the bottom of the page, and then "Delete from My iPhone" in the warning that appears. Tap "Delete Account." William Antonelli/Business InsiderYou should also be aware that if you choose to remove all Google accounts from your iOS device, you'll be automatically signed out of your Google accounts on that device. Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:
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