How to Remove Synced Contacts After Deleting Your Google Account

Deleting your Google account can be a necessary step for various reasons, but removing synced contacts from your device post-deletion is often a concern. The process can differ depending on the device and operating system you are using. This guide will help you through the process for both Android and iOS devices.

For Android Devices

1. Remove Google Account

Go to Settings. Tap on Accounts or Users accounts. Select your Google account. Tap on Remove account.

2. Clear Contacts App Data

Go to Settings. Tap on Apps or Applications. Find and select the Contacts app. Tap on Storage. Select Clear Data and Clear Cache.

3. Delete Contacts Manually (if needed)

Open the Contacts app. Select each contact and choose the Delete option as necessary.

For iOS Devices

1. Remove Google Account

Go to Settings. Scroll down and tap on Mail or Contacts depending on your iOS version. Tap on Accounts. Select your Google account and then tap Delete Account.

2. Delete Contacts

Open the Contacts app. Select each contact and tap Edit. Scroll down and tap Delete Contact.

Additional Notes

If you used Google Contacts on a web browser, ensure that all contacts are deleted from your Google account before removing it from your device by accessing Google Contacts. After deleting the Google account, ensure that your device is no longer syncing with any Google services to prevent contacts from reappearing.

If you have any specific device model or additional details, feel free to let me know for more tailored instructions!