How to Remove a Google Account from Android

Planning to sell your phone? Before you do, it’s crucial to remove your Google account. Many users forget to log out of their accounts, including Google Accounts and other cloud services, which can lead to issues during the trade-in process. 

If you're selling your phone through Compare and Recycle, removing your account allows the merchant to fully test the device and offer you the best possible price. Devices still linked to Google accounts can’t be properly accessed and may be graded as having no value due to being locked to a cloud account. To avoid delays or disappointment, follow our guide on how to remove a Google account from Huawei and other Android phones. And don’t forget to back up your data before you begin!

How to Remove Your Google Account From Huawei?

If you're planning to sell or trade in your Huawei phone—whether it's a Huawei P30, P40, Mate 20, or another model—it's essential to remove your Google account first. This step protects your personal data and ensures the buyer can access and use the phone without any setup issues. Below, we’ll walk you through how to remove your Google account from Huawei devices quickly and safely.

1. Go to Settings and click on Users & Accounts.

2. Tap on your Google Account and press Remove on the next screen.

3. Click Remove again to confirm and enter your Screen Lock to fully remove your account from your Huawei phone.

Remove Your Huawei ID

To prepare your phone for trade-in, Huawei users should also remove their Huawei ID using these steps.

1. Go to Settings and tap on your Huawei ID profile at the top of the screen.

2. On the Account Centre screen navigate to the bottom and tap Log Out.

3. Get familiar with the detailed information about the log out and tap Log Out again.

4. Enter your Huawei ID password to confirm the log out.

If you can’t remember your Huawei ID password, check out this Huawei support page.

How to Remove Your Google Account From Android

Most Android phones require you to have a Google Cloud account in addition to the manufacturer’s independent account to use Google’s services like the Play Store, Gmail, etc.

You can find your Google account under your phone’s settings and easily remove it by following these steps:

1. Open your phone’s Settings menu.

2. Scroll down until you see a tab titled Accounts (or Users and Accounts, or Passwords and Accounts, depending on the Android phone you have) and tap on it.

3. From the selection of accounts logged in on your phone, find your Google account and tap on it.

4. Under the email address your Google account has been created with you will find a Remove Account button. Alternatively, this option can be located in the top right corner in a menu behind the three dots icon. Tap Remove Account.

5. You will then be asked to enter your Google account password or draw your lock pattern for security reasons. Once you have confirmed your password, you’re done and the account has been removed from the phone.

If you can’t remember your Google account password, follow the instructions here.

How to Remove Your Google Account From a Samsung Phone

Samsung uses a slightly different Settings menu, but the steps to remove your Google Account are more or less the same.

1. Go to the Settings menu and tap on Accounts and Backup.

2. Click Manage Accounts and select the account you want to remove, e.g. Google Account.

3. Tap Remove Account to deactivate it from your phone. 

Steps to Remove Your Samsung Account

In addition to your Google Account, you should also remove your Samsung Account to ensure your data is protected and there are no issues during the trade-in or resale process. 

1. Go to your Settings menu and tap on the Accounts and Backup tab which is further down on the menu.

2. Tap Accounts and you will be presented with a list of accounts your device is signed into.

3. Tap on your Samsung account and look for Personal info or the three dots icon on the right side of the screen and then click on it.

4. Tap on Remove Account and get familiar with the information displayed, then tap on the Remove button at the bottom of the screen.

5. Provide your Samsung account password for security reasons and tap OK.

If you forgot your Samsung account password, Samsung has clear instructions on what to do here.

How To Remove Your Google Account Remotely

There are a number of instances in which you might need to access your Google account remotely. For instance, your phone’s screen might be damaged preventing you from accessing the Settings menu properly. Either way, here’s an easy alternative to do it remotely.

1. Go to your Google Account on the web by visiting myaccount.google.com and log in.

2. On the menu on the left side select Security.

3. Scroll down to the Your Devices section and click on Manage All Devices.

4. From the list of connected devices to your Google account, locate the device you want to remove the access to your account from and click on it, and then Sign Out. Confirm the action by clicking Sign Out.

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Removing your Google account from your Huawei or Android phone is a crucial step before selling or trading in your device. It protects your personal data and ensures the phone can be properly tested and valued by the buyer. Whether you're selling through Compare and Recycle or another service, taking a few minutes to follow these steps can save you time and prevent potential issues. 

Remember, deactivating your Google account is not the same as deleting it. When you remove your Cloud account from a device, you simply exclude it from the list of devices that the account can be accessed through. You can add your account to other devices or restore its content and still have access to it. Deleting your account, on the other hand, means your data will be erased permanently.  

Now that you know how to remove a Google account from Huawei and other Android phones, you're one step closer to a smooth, successful sale. Also, don’t forget to reset your device to factory settings and go through additional steps to further protect your privacy before you sell your phone.