How to delete a Gmail account on Sony Xperia XA1
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How to delete a Gmail account on Sony Xperia XA1
You may have opened a Gmail account to synchronize it to your phone and you don’t have the use of it.
Or you may have multiple accounts on Gmail and you would like to get rid of a few. This is why we wrote this article on how to delete a Gmail account on Sony Xperia XA1. For this tutorial, we will assume you have an Android phone.
There are some consequences you should know about before doing such a manipulation.
We will start our article by these.
We will then show you how to delete a Gmail account either from the “Settings” menu, or by using “Resetting”.
Our other articles on Sony Xperia XA1 can help you.
Consequences if you delete a Gmail account
Before you suppress it, you should know it’s an irreversible manipulation.
Once it’s deleted, you cannot get it back. You won’t be able to use a service, such as G-mail or Facebook, you used the account to sign in to. The Gmail username would be available again.
You would also lose the data which is connected to your account, including records, photos or emails.
All contents you purchased on Google Play or YouTube will no longer be reachable on your Sony Xperia XA1. Finally, the information you kept in Chrome such as the bookmarks would be lost.
If you feel fine with these conditions, you can move on to the next step.
If you have doubts, make sure to save the content you want to keep, and do not hesitate to go to a professional or a friend who knows about technologies, so they can help you figure out what you need to do first with your Sony Xperia XA1.
Deleting a Gmail account on Sony Xperia XA1
Deleting a Gmail account from the “Settings” menu
Here is how to delete a Gmail account on Sony Xperia XA1 using the “Settings” menu. First go to the “Settings”. Then scroll down to the “Customization” section and tap on “Accounts”, then “Google”. You will see a menu that offers you to synchronize your Google account to your data, contact, calendar, etc… Here, you have to tap on the three dots menu on the top right of the screen, and select “remove account”. A window will open asking you if you really want to delete your account.
Tap “Remove account”. At this point, your Gmail account and all related services to that account will be removed from your device.
Deleting a Gmail account by using “Resetting”
Here is how to delete a Gmail account on Sony Xperia XA1 using the “Resetting” option.
Before we start, you should know this manipulation can erase data you want to keep.
Read carefully what your device warns you about.
First go to the “Settings” menu. Then scroll down to the “Customization” section and tap on “Backup and reset”. Then, tap on “Factory data reset”, and “Reset device”.
The other way to suppress it using the “Resetting” option is while in recovery mode, reset your device without having to boot it up.
First, you need to ensure your phone is off. Then hold down the combination of “Power + Volume-“, “Power+Volume+”, “Power+Home”, or “Power+Back” depending on your device model. You can search online for the right combination to use for your device.
At the recovery screen, choose “wipe data/factory reset” to restore your device.
It is done !
Some complements about Gmail on your Sony Xperia XA1
Like many e-mail clients, Gmail offers to retrieve e-mail from other providers using the POP3 protocol. This means that these letters will be readable in Gmail as if they were sent directly to the Gmail account.
These letters are then differentiated by affixing a label reflecting their provenance and allowing the user to see at a glance whether mail has been addressed to his personal Gmail address, his business address or any other email addresses.
Gmail also allows you to send your mail using another shipping address, if it is an address owned by the account holder.
The Gmail account address will appear by default in the message headers, which may be the case on your Sony Xperia XA1. However, an SMTP configuration associated with a modification of the parameters makes it possible to use this other address as the main address.
Key dates of major Gmail releases, normally available on your Sony Xperia XA1
In February 2006, Google Talk, Google’s instant messaging service, benefited from an integration of its services into Gmail. Indeed, it is possible to use most of the features of instant messaging from the Gmail page, which allows chatting while viewing his emails or vice versa. However, for some languages like Arabic, this option is absent.
Gmail now also offers the ability to keep all conversations from Google Talk. These changes are symbolized by the appearance of a small Google Talk logo below that of Gmail.
Since April 2006, Gmail has direct access to Google Calendar, and that’s likely to be the case on your Sony Xperia XA1. A new enhancement was added in May, giving direct access to Google Talk from Gmail. Now this integration of Google Talk in Gmail is enhanced by a video conferencing system with the possibility of full screen mode.
Gmail exists as a Java application for mobile in order to have access to its inbox quickly.
On April 1, 2009, Gmail has just implemented the Labs and Themes for the French version of Gmail. Remember that Gmail Labs are small extensions (56 in September 2010) that add features to the email service.
It includes everything from canceling mail to the beta icon under the Gmail logo, to previewing YouTube videos, Pinterest and Flickr photos, like on your Sony Xperia XA1.
On February 9, 2010, Gmail rolled out its new social service on Gmail: Google Buzz. The service allows the user to share photos, links and comments with his contacts.
Suggestions for content are also proposed.
Google Buzz has since been discontinued, to make way for other social networks.
Also, Gmail offers a VoIP service called “Call Phone”. To date, the service is fully functional for US and Canadian users.
To conclude
We just thought you how to delete a Gmail account on Sony Xperia XA1. It is a simple manipulation, but with great consequences on your Sony Xperia XA1. Please be careful and be aware of all the changes it will cause on your device.
However, these actions only concern your Sony Xperia XA1, you will still be able to connect on your Gmail account from your computer.
If you have any insecurities, do not hesitate to go to a professional or a friend who knows about technologies, in order to help you on that matter.