How to Review and Manage Trusted Devices on Android

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open your Google Account settings

   Open the Settings app on your Android device. Scroll down and tap Google, then select Manage your Google Account to enter the centralized account dashboard.

2. 30 sec

   Access the security tab

   Within the Google Account dashboard, locate the horizontal navigation menu at the top of the screen. Swipe left until you see the Security tab and tap it to view your account protection status.

3. 45 sec

   View your devices

   Scroll down to the Your devices section. Tap Manage all devices to display a complete list of every device currently signed into your Google account.

   Note: Devices that have been inactive for an extended period are automatically grouped at the bottom.
4. 1 min

   Identify unrecognized devices

   Review the list for hardware you no longer own or do not recognize. Tap on any specific device entry to see detailed information, including the model name, location, and the date of the last sync.

   Note: Always check the location data to verify if an unrecognized sign-in occurred outside of your usual geographic region.
5. 30 sec

   Sign out of suspicious devices

   If you identify an unknown device, tap the Sign out button located within the device details view. Confirm the action when prompted to immediately revoke access for that device.

   Note: Signing out effectively removes the device as a trusted entity and requires a password to log back in.
6. 30 sec

   Secure your account credentials

   After removing unrecognized devices, return to the Security tab. Select Signing in to Google and update your password or verify your 2-Step Verification settings to ensure future unauthorized access is blocked.

   Note: If you recognize the device but do not trust it, change your password immediately.