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When you remove a Gmail account from an Android device the right way, the process is relatively easy and painless. The account will still exist, you will be able to access it via a web browser, and you can even reconnect it later if you change your mind.
When thinking about removing a Gmail account from an Android device, it's important to keep in mind there are three related options that may be confusing:
We're focusing on the first item, although we'll show you how to turn off sync as well just in case that sounds more useful.
Before you proceed, there are a few factors to consider. Most importantly, you will lose access to apps and content that you purchased from the Google Play Store if you remove the Gmail account that is tied to the store. You will also lose access to emails, photos, calendars, and any other data tied to that Gmail account.
While it is possible to add a Gmail account back later on, you may want to consider turning off the sync option instead. If this sounds like what you want to do, scroll past the following instructions for removing a Gmail account to the section where we discuss syncing.
The directions below should apply no matter who made your Android phone: Samsung, Google, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc. The names of menus and options will differ slightly if you are using an older version of Android.
Here are the basic steps to remove a Gmail account from an Android device:
For more in depth instructions, including potential pitfalls and options that may solve your problem without actually removing your Gmail account, read the following sections.
The first step in removing a Gmail account from your Android is to access the Accounts menu on your phone.
Depending on the version of Android that your device has has installed, you may have an Accounts,Accounts & Sync or Cloud and Accounts menu instead. Each version of Android switches things up a little, but you're looking for an option that includes the word Accounts.
To access the Accounts menu, open the main app menu, tap the Settings icon, and then selecting the Accounts, Accounts & Sync, or the Cloud and Accounts menu.
Do not tap Google during this step. You absolutely must select the option that looks like Users & Accounts, Accounts, Accounts & Sync, or Cloud and Accounts so you don't end up deleting your Gmail account instead of just removing it from the phone.
With the Accounts menu open, your Android will present you with a list of accounts, and their associated apps, that you have on your phone.
Tap on the Gmail account that you want to remove from your phone to move on to the next step.
For Older Versions of Android
Depending on the version of Android you have installed, you may be presented with a list of apps instead of a list of accounts. If this is the case, simply tap Google to see the Google accounts that are tied to your phone.
If you have more than one Gmail account, you'll need to select the one that you want to remove from the sync list.
When you tap on the Gmail account that you want to remove from your phone, it will open up the Sync menu for that account.
If you only have one Gmail account, you may need to tap the Sync option to reach the menu to turn off Sync for Gmail.
The next screen allows you to access the Sync menu for your Google account, or remove the account. If you want to remove the account from your phone, tap REMOVE ACCOUNT.
When prompted, tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to finalize the process.
When the process is done, your phone will return to the previous menu, and the Gmail address you removed will be absent from the list of Google accounts that are connected to your device.
For Older Versions of Android
At this point, you may not see the REMOVE ACCOUNT option. If you don't, look for the overflow menu, which looks like three vertically stacked dots. Tap this icon, and you should see the option to remove your account.
On the same screen where you choose to remove a Google account from your device, you can also access the Sync menu. This menu provides you with a lot of options related to your Gmail account.
On a Samsung device, you can find this under Settings > Accounts > Accounts > Your Gmail Account > Sync Account. Some Samsung phones may call the first 'Accounts' Cloud and Accounts.
On a Google Pixel, you'll find this under Settings > Accounts > Your Gmail Account > Account Sync.
If you would like to leave your Gmail connected to the phone, but stop getting emails and notifications, you can accomplish this by simply turning off individual sync settings.
On some Android devices it isn't possible to remove a Gmail account. You can, however, disable that account by going to Apps > Gmail > Disable.
The Gmail app comes with Android, and you can't remove it under normal circumstances. You can technically remove it if you root your phone, but that may have unintended consequences, and you won't free up any usable storage space anyway.
If you use a different app for email, you can turn off syncing for Gmail or turn off Gmail notifications.
Here's how to turn off syncing for Gmail so new emails aren't downloaded into the Gmail app:
Here's how to turn off Gmail notifications so the app won't alert you when email arrives:
While these instructions work for the vast majority of Android phones, you may run into a handful of different problems.
The most common is that when you get to step four, you may need to tap the overflow menu button to access the option to remove your account. On some phones, you may not see the overflow menu button on your screen.
If you don’t see the overflow menu, which looks like three vertically stacked dots, you may still be able to access it. Look at your Android for a physical or virtual button that looks like three vertically stacked lines.
If you have a button like that, press it when you get to step three. That should open up the overflow menu, which will allow you to remove your Gmail account.
In some cases, you may also have trouble removing the primary Gmail account from your phone. This is the account that was used when the phone was first set up, and it is tied into many apps, like the Google Play Store.
If you are unable to remove your primary Gmail account from your phone, it may help to first add a new Gmail account. If that doesn’t work, you may need to perform a factory reset. This will also remove all your data from the phone, so make sure to back everything up first.
If you already have a Gmail account, setting up your email on your Samsung Galaxy S 4 is as easy as can be. Simply follow these steps from the Apps menu:
Here is the most confusing part. The icon on the left is the Gmail app. The icon on the right is the icon for all your other e-mail accounts.
Because your phone does not know if you have a Gmail account, it asks you whether this is a new account.
This brings up this screen.
Go ahead and type your e-mail account address and your password. When you are ready, tap Done on the keyboard.
You may get a pop-up re-confirming that you agree with the terms of use and all that legal stuff. Tap OK. You’ll see lots of flashing lights and whirling circles while your phone and your Gmail account get to know each other.
If everything is correct, your phone and your account get acquainted and become best friends. After a few minutes, they are ready to serve your needs. If you have a problem, you probably mistyped something. Try retyping your information in again.
From this point on, any e-mail you get on your Gmail account will also appear on your phone!