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This wikiHow teaches you how to disable two-factor authentication when signing into your Google account on an Android phone or tablet.
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2Scroll down and tap Google. It’s under the “Personal” header.Advertisement
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3Tap Sign-in & security. It’s the first option.
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4Tap 2-step verification. It’s under the “Signing in to Google” header.
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5Type your Google account password and tap NEXT. If you have you have two-step authentication enabled, a 6-digit verification code will be sent to your phone.
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6Type the code sent to your registered number and tap NEXT. If you enabled the Google Prompt 2-step verification instead, just tap Yes on your registered device when notified.
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7Tap TURN OFF. It’s the blue button at the top of the screen. A confirmation message will appear, letting you know that turning off this feature removes the extra security.
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8Tap TURN OFF to confirm. Two-factor authentication is no longer required for this account.Advertisement
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1. Open your Settings.
2. Tap Google.
3. Tap Sign-in & security.
4. Tap 2-step verification.
5. Type your password and tap NEXT.
6. Type the code and tap NEXT.
7. Tap TURN OFF.
8. Tap TURN OFF to confirm.
