Want to know what are the possible ways to remove a Google account from a formatted cell phone? So keep reading our article and we will explain how the possible processes work.
Before we explain how to remove a synchronized Google account from your device, it is important to understand how the system works.
The Android operating system belongs to Google and any cell phone that works this way, you need a Google account, in this case, a registered Gmail account, to be able to synchronize user information with the smartphone.
Even after formatting your phone, the Google account request may appear again and you may need it to proceed with the reset. This is due to security standards.
Difference between Reset Settings and Factory Defaults options on the device
If you are thinking about formatting your cell phone for some reason, understand the difference between the following system options.
- Reset settings (soft or reset): means to reset or restore the device settings to default;
- Restore factory default: means resetting the phone to its original factory settings. This option erase all data and applications from the device. So stay alert.
How to remove synced Google account from a formatted device
Check out the three possible ways to remove a synchronized Google account from a formatted device below.
Format the phone to factory defaults
The first step is to format the cell phone to the device's original or factory defaults.
Remember that this procedure will completely erase your data.
If the request for a synchronized account continues to appear, follow our next topic.
Ask someone else for help
If the account request keeps appearing and you know the previous owner of the device, ask for help getting the device started.
If you do not know or cannot contact the former owner, read our next topic.
Take the device to a technical service center
This option can be used as a last resort.
Take your device to a certified technical support center and ask them to reinstall the cell phone's original factory software.
These are the three ways to remove a Google account from a phone that has been formatted. Check out other very common cases as well.
Other cases
Check out what to do in other cases involving formatting and a Google account.
What to do when you format your device and can't log in with your Gmail account?
This is a very common case and can be resolved quickly and easily. Check it out below.
Just access your computer or other smartphone and request the recovery of your Gmail account, on Google support itself. Follow the requested procedures and recover your email or password.
What to do when you reset your phone and can't remember your Gmail password?
This option will work if you have saved your password on your computer, specifically in Chrome.
To find out if you have saved your password in the Chrome manager, check the following steps:
- Open a tab in Chrome;
- In the top right corner of the screen, click on the three dots;
- Then choose the 'Settings' option;
- In the settings side menu, click on “Autofill”;
- Click on the passwords;
- To view your saved passwords, click on the desired address and enter your Windows username and password;
- This way, you will have access to all the passwords saved in Chrome and if your Gmail is on that list, you will be able to enter it on your cell phone.
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