Google or Gmail Account Recovery for Android phone
If you’ve forgotten your Google account password or are having trouble accessing your Gmail account on your Android phone, you can follow these steps to recover your Google account:
Note: The following steps are for account recovery on Android phones. You’ll need access to a computer or another device with internet access.
1. On Your Android Phone:
- Open the Gmail app on your Android phone.
- Tap “Sign in” or “Add Account.”
- Enter your email address and tap “Next.”
- When prompted for your password, tap “Forgot password?”
2. Account Recovery on a Computer or Another Device:
- Open a web browser on a computer or another device.
- Go to the Google Account Recovery page: https://accounts.google.com/signin/recovery
3. Identify Your Google Account:
- Enter the email address associated with your Google account and click “Next.”
4. Verify Your Identity:
- Google will ask how you want to receive a verification code. You can choose to receive it via text message or email. Select the option you prefer.
- Enter the verification code sent to you, then click “Next.”
5. Reset Your Password:
- After verifying your identity, you’ll be prompted to create a new password for your Google account. Enter your new password, then confirm it by entering it again.
6. Sign In on Your Android Phone:
- Once you’ve reset your password, go back to your Android phone.
- Open the Gmail app or go to the device’s settings and select “Accounts” or “Accounts and Backup.”
- Tap “Add Account” and enter your Google account information with the new password you just set.
You should now be able to access your Gmail and other Google services on your Android phone with the new password.
If you don’t have access to your recovery phone number or email address, or if you’re unable to verify your identity through the recovery process, you may need to go through a more extensive account recovery process, which may involve contacting Google’s support team for further assistance. Keep in mind that providing accurate and honest information during the recovery process is crucial to regaining access to your Google account.