How to Disable Two Factor Authentication on Android

This wikiHow teaches you how to turn off the 2-Step Verification feature on your Google account, using Android.

Steps

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    Open your Android's Settings. Find and tap the
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    icon on your Apps menu, or pull down the status bar from the top of your screen and tap
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    on the quick menu.
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    Find and tap Google. You can find it in the "Personal" section in Settings.
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    Select Google Account. This option is at the top of the Google menu.
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    Tap the Security tab below your name. Swipe left on the tab bar below your name and picture, and tap Security here.
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    Tap 2-Step Verification on the Security page. You can find it in the "Signing in to Google" section.
    • If 2-Step Verification is already turned off on your account, you'll see a gray OFF label here.
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    Sign in to your Google account. Enter your password, and tap Next to sign in and confirm your identity.
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    Verify your device with 2-Step Verification. Depending on your personal settings, this could be through Google prompt, or through a verification code via text message or phone call.
    • If you're using Google prompt, tap Yes on your prompt device.
    • If you're receiving a verification code via text or call, enter your code in the area provided.
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    Tap the TURN OFF button at the top. This is a blue button near the top-right corner of your screen.
    • You will have to confirm your action in a pop-up window.
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    Tap TURN OFF in the confirmation pop-up. This will confirm your action, and disable the 2-Step Verification feature on your account.

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Updated: September 16, 2018
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