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Is there a way to block access to or wipe my Google data for a lost/stolen phone
If my phone was ever lost or stolen, my only real concern is data and apps associated with my Google account, such as my Gmail, the ability to purchase apps from the Market, and maybe Picasa albums.
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3answers
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How to change the account for Android Market?
I use two Google accounts and add them to . Let's say acc1 and acc2. When I try to buy an app in the Market, it chooses acc1's Checkout account, and I don't see an option to change to acc2. Can I use ...
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How-to unlink the main Google account from android device without a factory reset
While setting up my HTC Hero phone, I have entered my gmail account in the setup. But now I want to remove it (I don;t want to change with another account). How do I do it ?
I have searched a lot on ...
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Logout from Gmail on my device
It bothers me that my Android Phone is permanently logged into my Gmail account.
I want to logout from the device and somehow make the phone ask for username/password when connecting to my account.
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Can I use multiple Android devices with a single Google account?
Surprisingly I haven't found a satisfactory answer for this in a FAQ somewhere or anything.
I have a Motorola Droid (with froyo, if it matters)
I am thinking about getting a Samsung Galaxy Tab.
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How can I remove the default Google Account on my phone?
I no longer want to link my default Google Account on my phone. I have a Nexus One runnin 2.2.1.
How can I unlink my Google account?
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How do I change a Google account for Android mobile (Xperia 10)?
When I first set up my Xperia 10 (running Android 1.6) I selected a 'dummy account', not knowing that it might be somewhat difficult to change it afterwards to a real account (I wasn't warned).
I ...
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How to remove Google Account that is set for Android Market in device?
In my Device I have entered the the xyz@gmail.com as google account and I have also set that account as the Market account.
Now I want to use abc@gmail.com as my market account but I am not able to do ...
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Google Backup: Multiple devices using the same account - what happens on Restore?
It is nothing new that one can use multiple Android devices with a single Google account. Switching on a new device for the first time asks whether one wants to store one's data with Google, which ...
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How Do I Know Which Google Account is Used for the Market?
So far I've never purchased anything from the Market but just installed free apps. Now, I'd like to purchase an app and I want to make sure the Market is using the correct Google account, since I have ...
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1answer
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What is this Google Settings app that installed itself on my phone?
Today, all of a sudden I saw this app in my Samsung Galaxy Y mobile phone:
I am talking about the app named "Google Settings"
I uninstalled it immediately only to find it installed again a few ...
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How can I use Google Play without storing any Google account information on my phone?
I am using HTC Wildfire handset, but I think following question applies to all Android-based handsets.
My Google Account has been added under
Settings
-> Accounts & Sync
--> Google (under ...
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How to protect my google account?
I am very concerned with security of my Google account in case I lost the phone (as in: lose it, have it stolen/robbed, etc.). Right now it seems that whoever grabs my phone will also have full access ...
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1answer
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How to prevent google aggressively associating my account to my searches?
i understand they can access my searches when i'm logged in, and of course know the search terms i use, but how can i prevent them to logging searches to my account when:
i'm not logged in
and in ...
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2answers
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How to change country?
I want to install this application
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scoompa.callrecorder.open
but I can't, because I'm in a wrong country. I would like to change country. Do I need ...
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1answer
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Recover Google account password without unlinking/deleting the main account from android device
I forgot the password for my Google account and I want to recover it. This Google account happens to be the main Google account linked to my Android device.
When I try to use the Recovery options:
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0answers
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Privacy level with an anonymous account?
I am interested in the currently achievable levels of privacy on an Android device. As far as I understand it, the best one can do is not to activate a Google account. However, even then significant ...
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Google account on HTC desire & galaxy tab
just got my new shiny galaxy tab out of the box and am attempting to add the same google account i have setup on my HTC desire. after entering my username and pass, i am given the worded picture that ...
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1answer
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Sync Multiple Devices Simultaneously With One Account
I've got a question regarding maintenance/management with multiple android devices on a single account. For example:
A school has 30 android tablets.
Teachers need all 30 devices updated
The school ...
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2answers
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Unable to access Google account in Android Market on HTC Desire HD
After resetting factory settings, I am not able to access my Google account in Gmail / Market / Talk. Whenever I try to "sign-in" to Android Market using Google account, it shows error with title as ...
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How do I change the password of my main Google account on a Droid X?
I changed my Google Account password (on my computer). I now need to change it on my Droid X. I cannot figure out how to do this.
I Googled, and everyone says go to Settings > Accounts. I did ...
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Why does the Google Authenticator app have “obsolete” in its title on Play Store?
Why does the Google Authenticator app have "obsolete" in its title on Play Store?
Does it work? Can I still use it for two-factor authentication? Is there a preferred method?
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Why do I need a Gmail account to use Android?
I am a new user of Android phone. I used to own an iPhone. I don't remember needing an Apple account besides using it to download applications from app store. Now I need a Gmail account to do even ...
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2answers
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Remove google-account from older smartphone
I gave my sister my older smartphone without removing my google-account.
How can I remove that permission without removing her settings completely, or how can I remove that certain android device ...
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3answers
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Is there a maximum number of devices allowed on a Google Play Account?
Many schools are looking at using Android tablets in classrooms. Some have classroom sets of 35-40 tablets. As a means to manage apps, having them tied to a single Google Play account would be ...
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1answer
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I have multiple Google accounts on my phone. How can I delete some of them?
I have an annoying problem with this Samsung Epic 4G touch. I set up a new Gmail account, which I use for Google Talk and the Android Market. However, I logged in to YouTube under two usernames at ...
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Android and Google contacts not syncing
For some reason I have 10 contacts in my Google Contacts account, but I have 50 contacts on my Android phone. I have signed into my Google Account from my Android phone and I have enabled
settings ...
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Galaxy ace - Can't seem to add a contact without adding them as a Google 'contact'
Every time I add a contact (via the little plus) it brings up the Google contact screen. It used to give me an option for SIM or phone storage for the contact, but this is no longer an option.
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2answers
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Transfer all Contacts in Phone and Sim to Google Contacts [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to move phone contacts to Google?
I am using my New Samsung Galaxy Y mobile phone.
In My Contacts, I see that some are in SIM Memory, Some are in Phone Memory while ...
0
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1answer
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Installing official Google Marketplace on a chinese Asus Eee Pad Transformer 101 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android device?
I'm currently living in China,
so I bought my Asus Eee Pad Transformer 101 here.
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1answer
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buy an app - message: “none of the accounts on your phone are supported”
I tried to buy my first app on the HTC EVO. My mail is working fine.
It says "none of the accounts on your phone are supported",
then it offers me to 'add a google account".
I click "Already have a ...
