- Keeping old devices linked to your account can be a security risk.
- On Mobile: Open Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Manage devices > tap the three-dot menu, and select Sign out.
- On PC: Go to Google Account dashboard > Security > Manage devices > tap the three-dot menu, select Sign out, then confirm.
How to Remove Old Phone From Google Account on Mobile
Step 1: Launch the Phone Settings menu.
Step 2: Scroll to the bottom of the Settings menu and select Google .
Step 3: Next up, tap the Manage your Google Account button at the top of the page.
This launches the account management dashboard of the Google account(s) connected to your smartphone.
Step 4: Tap the Menu icon at the bottom-left corner of the page.
Step 5: Select Security from the menu options.
Step 6: Scroll and tap the Manage devices option
That will open up a new window showing devices where your Google account is currently signed in. To remove an old phone, proceed with the steps below.
Step 7: When you find a device you want to remove, tap the three-doted menu icon on the device pane.
Step 8: Tap Sign out to disconnect and remove the device from your Google account.
That’s it. The device would be immediately removed from your account, and a notification would be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
How to Remove Old Phone From Google Account on PC
Step 1: Visit your Google Account dashboard on your computer’s browser.
Step 2: On the right-hand menu, select Security .
Step 3: Now, tap Manage devices .
A list of devices connected to your Google account will be displayed on the new page.
Step 4: Tap the three-dotted menu icon of the device you want to remove from your account.
Step 5: Select Sign out from the options.
Step 6: Tap Sign out again to confirm that you want the device removed.
There you go. The device is then removed from your account, and a pop-up notification is displayed to that effect.
