In this guide, we will make you aware of what exactly is iOS Account Manager and whether it is safe for your iPhone or not. When you head over to your Google Account Manager page, you get hold of a slew of useful information. These include the likes of Data and Privacy, Security, Payments, etc. Under the Security tab in the Your Devices section, you can get a hold of all the devices that are currently logged in via that Google account.
In this regard, some users have voiced their concern that one of their iPhones is listed as iOS Account Manager and they have no idea what exactly is it and how it is associated with their account. Moroever, the rumors surrounding that it might be malware have already started doing the rounds. If you are also surrounded by this cloud of uncertainty, then this guide is here to clear up all your doubts. So without further ado, let’s get started.
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What is iOS Account Manager?
iOS Account Manager is a part of the iOS and Google ecosystem and is responsible for the integration and proper functioning of numerous Google apps and services on your iPhone. So it’s a Google service that helps to facilitate access to your Google account on your iPhone. If you have used Android and are aware of the Google Play Services, then this iOS Account Manager does exactly that but in the iOS ecosystem.
In some instances, such as the one shown in the below screenshot, it might show as a separate iPhone device, but that’s not the case, it’s your primary device itself. So this then begs the all-important question: is it safe?
Is iOS Account Manager Safe or is it Malware?
iOS Account Manager is completely safe and is a byproduct of integration between Google and iPhone. So this automatically translates to the obvious fact that iOS Account Manager is not any type of virus or malware.
Can I Remove iOS Account Manager from my Account?
While you could remove the iOS Account Manager from your Google account but it will come at a cost- many Google apps and services [Gmail, YouTube, Maps] might not work along the expected lines. So if you are ready for this big trade-off, then here’s what you need to do:
- Head over to the Google Account page and sign in to your account.
- Then go to Security from the left-hand side and scroll to Your Devices.
- Now select the device under which it shows the iOS Account Manager.
- Finally, click Sign Out and reply in the affirmative in the confirmation.
So on that note, we round off this guide about the iOS Account Manager, whether it’s safe or not, and how to remove it from your account. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
