USER GUIDE
4.
Tap
> Remove account.
5.
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to
your Google™ account will no longer be available.
Making sure your device is protected
Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or
theft:
Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern to
prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets
stolen or wiped.
Activate the Android™ Device Manager web service. Using this service, you
can remotely locate, lock or clear a lost device.
Verifying the ownership of your device
Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your
PIN, password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are
examples of protection features and their required credentials:
Factory Data Reset protection: You must unlock your screen before you are
allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset.
Android™ Device Manager: If you remotely reset your device using this
service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™
account. The device must be connected to the Internet before the setup