What if Google Account cannot be removed in Galaxy S8?
Last Update date : Aug 03. 2022
Due to problem in latest Google GMS (Google Mobile Service) core, some limited S8/S8+ devices might receive a notification panel which restrict removal of Google account from the device. This problem will be resolved, once Google releases a new GMS core update at the earliest date.
Before the release of the new GMS core update, users can still remove Google account from the device by changing the screen lock type to Swipe or None.
To change the screen lock type and remove Google account, follow these steps:
1
Select Settings
![What to do if Google Account cannot be removed in Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+?]()
2
Select Lock screen and security
![What to do if Google Account cannot be removed in Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+?]()
3
Select Screen lock type and change to Swipe or None
![What to do if Google Account cannot be removed in Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+?]()
![What to do if Google Account cannot be removed in Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+?]()
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