The only way to delete a Gmail account from your Android device is by deleting its associated Google account. You can prevent Gmail from syncing new emails, but if you want to get rid of a certain google account from your phone or tablet, here we explain how to do it.
Deleting your Google account means that services like Google Maps, Google Play Store and other apps will no longer be available. You will need to add another Google account to your Android device or have already signed in to a second Google account to maintain uninterrupted access to these applications.
As mentioned, you can disable Gmail sync instead. This will prevent Gmail from updating your inbox on your device and will make your account available for you to use elsewhere..
If you decided to delete your Gmail account, you will need to have your device handy, even though you can log out of your account remotely if necessary.
Turn off Gmail syncing
Before starting, It is essential to note that the steps to enter the Settings menu of your device may be slightly different, depending on the version of Android you have. The steps below should work from Android 9 Foot forward.
Dirígete al menú “Setting” de tu dispositivo, either by clicking on the app in the app drawer or by sliding down the notification shade and tapping on the gear icon.
In your device settings, busque y presione “Accounts” O “Accounts and backup”, depending on the name you have on your device.
Note: On some devices, deberá tocar un menú adicional “Accounts” para ubicar y administrar sus diversas cuentas.
Search for your Google account and tap on it to enter your individual account settings. Click on “Sincronizar cuenta” O “Sincronizar cuenta”.
Find the setting for Gmail sync and tap the toggle to turn it off.
Mute Gmail notifications
You also have the option to disable notifications from your account in Gmail, leaving it started and synchronized, but with the notifications muted.
Open the Gmail app, tap the hamburger menu icon in the upper left corner to enter the side menu, desplázate hasta la parte inferior y toca “Setting”.
Find and tap your account and, in the settings area of your account, Touch “Notifications”.
Cambie la intensidad de las notificaciones de su cuenta de “All” a “Ninguna”. Alternatively, can select “Solo alta prioridad” si desea permitir notificaciones para sus correos electrónicos más importantes.
If you choose “None”, notifications from your Gmail account will be muted; you will continue to receive emails silently, in case you need to review them in the future.
Delete your Gmail account
If you are determined to delete your Gmail account from your device, you can do it in a few easy steps. You should consider this if you are switching to a brand new Gmail account or transferring your device to someone else.
To start, open the menu “Setting” de su dispositivo deslizando hacia abajo el tono de notificación y tocando el ícono de ajustes.
On the menu “Setting”, busque y toque “Accounts”. Esta sección puede estar etiquetada como “Accounts and backup” or something equivalent, depending on the device you have.
Search for your Google account and press it to open your account settings. Touch “Delete account” to start the procedure.
Se le pedirá que confirme la eliminación haciendo clic en “Delete account” por última vez.
Once i touch this, your Gmail account will be removed from your device. You will no longer be able to access it in Gmail or any other Google service.
Remote deletion of your Gmail account
If you lost your Android device, or if it was stolen, you will be able to delete your account remotely from your Google account settings online. You will need another device, like a computer, to be able to do this.
Login to your Google account on the web from another device. Click on “Security” in the menu on the left.
Scroll down to “Sus dispositivos” and click “Manage devices”.
You will see the list of devices on which you are logged into your Google account. Click on the remaining device and, on “Acceso a la cuenta”, Click the button “Delete”.
You will receive a warning asking you to confirm that you want to delete your account. Click on “Delete” to confirm.
Once this is done, you will receive confirmation that access to your account has been removed from your device.
Technically, though this logs you out of your device, does not remove it completely. You will receive an alert on your device to take action on the account, where you will be asked to enter your password again to restore access.
To completely erase any trace of your account from your device at this point, after, as previously stated, head to android settings, go to Settings> Accounts and search for your Google account. Click on “Delete account” y confirme para eliminarla por completo.
Once this is done, the last trace of your Gmail account will be completely removed from your device.
Doing this is essential if you have lost your Android device or are planning to sell it.. You do not need to delete your Gmail account if you want to add a second one; you can log into as many accounts as you like.
Despite this, if you need to delete your Gmail account, shouldn't take more than a few minutes from start to finish.
