A default Google account on your
Android smartphone
is the one that syncs with your
Google services
, such as Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. Changing this account can help streamline notifications and can also make managing your services easier. If you use multiple Google accounts on your Android smartphone, managing them can sometimes be challenging, especially if you want to change your default account.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to change your default Google account on an Android smartphone.
Steps to Change Your Default Google Account on Android
- Open Settings: Start by unlocking your Android smartphone and accessing the home screen. Tap on the Settings app to launch it.
- Navigate to Accounts: Scroll down until you find the "Accounts" or "Accounts and Backup" option in the Settings menu. This section manages all the accounts linked to your device, including Google accounts. Tap on it.
- Select Google: Within the Accounts section, you will find a list of all the accounts that are currently signed in on your device. Look for the "Google" option and tap on it to see all Google accounts running on your device.
- Remove the Current Default Account: Identify the current default Google account you want to change. Tap on it to open account details.
- In the account details screen, tap on the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner and select "Remove account."
- Once the current default account is removed, go back to the "Accounts" section. Tap on "Add account," then select "Google”. Enter the email and password of the Google account you want to set as the new default.