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Delete a Gmail Account in Android and iOS ?

Using multiple Gmail accounts is a feat that can be very convenient, but at some point, you may wish to delete one, maybe you are changing your device, cleaning up accounts or maybe on a digital detox. However, the cause does not matter, and taking the Gmail account off your smartphone is simple.

This tutorial will teach you the easiest techniques to remove a Gmail account with Android as well as iOS phones safely, even without losing seminal information.

Pre-Removal Facts on Gmail Removal

Deleting: 

Removal of Gmail account on your device does not delete Gmail account. You may read it through the web or some other device.

Effect: 

Deleting the account will also log you out of all google services (Gmail, Google drive, YouTube etc.) on the device.

Backup: 

You can sync your information in case you want to back up contacts, the calendar events or files saved by the Gmail account.

Android How to Remove Gmail Account

Instructions may vary a bit depending on type of Android installed and the manufacture( Samsung, Pixel, OnePlus, etc.). Here goes roughly how to do it:

Method 1

Steps:

• Launch Settings.
• Look down and select Accounts or Users & Accounts.
• Click on Google (or directly on the Gmail account which you wish to delete).
• Press the account that you want to delete.
• Press on the three dot icon ( ⋮ ) to the top right or Remove account directly.
• It is necessary to confirm the removal by tapping on Remove account again.

Note: 

In case there is only a single Google account involved in the gadget, one may have to key in his/her PIN, password, or pattern in order to continue.

Method 2:

Steps:

• Switch on the app Gmail.
• Click the picture of your profile (top right).
• Touch Manage accounts in this gadget.
• Click on the account to be eliminated.
• Press Remove account and tap Confirm.

How to Delete Gmail Account in iPhone or iPad

As much as Gmail is a Google product, you can utilize it with the iOS platform by the Gmail app or the Mail app by Apple products. This is how to get rid of it by either of them:

Method 1:

Steps:

• Turn on the Gmail application.
• Click on ‘Your Profile Picture(top right).
• On this device, press Manage accounts.
• To delete an account, go under the account you would like to delete and tap Remove from this device.
• Make sure by clicking Remove.

Method 2:

Steps:

• Move to Settings in your iPhone or iPad.
• Scroll  and select Mail (or Contacts or Calendar, where Gmail is connected  to).
• Tap Accounts.
• Choose the Gmail account that has to be removed.
• Click Close Account.
• Agree on request.

Note: 

This will prevent the Gmail synchronisation to Apple Mail, Calendar and contacts.

What Occurs Once You Delete a Gmail account?

After you erase an account in Gmail out of your phone:

• Emails will not be received, notifications will not be shown on such account any more.
• Google apps (such as Drive, YouTube, Maps, and so on) linked with that account will be logged out.
• It is always possible to add the account back in case it is necessary.

Re Adding a Gmail Account

In case you deleted an account, and would like it back in the future:

On Android:

• Go to more Settings > Accounts.
• Tap one of the Add Account options and tap Google.
• Log in using your ID.
• On iPhone/iPad:
• Open the settings > Mail > Accounts.
• Add Account > Google.
• Put in details of log-in.

Not able to get rid of the Gmail account?

You can be in trouble in case:

• It is the only Google account in the phone.
• It is the primary account that is used to configure the device.
• Enterprise policies or parental controls are not allowed as a removal tool.

Solutions:

• Add Google account number two, delete Google account number one.
• Give the device factory reset still a last resort please ensure backup is in place.
• Please call IT/Admin in-case it is a work or school account.

Conclusion:

Deleting a Gmail account can be an effective move that takes minutes without much trouble, whether you are dealing with a broken account or successful account migration or digital well-being needs. Well, just remember to make backup of any valuable information associated with the account before eliminating it. Don t forget that your Gmail account will remain secured to your cloud and you can still access it using any device.

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