[Q] HD2 running Android Won't delete Primary Gmail Account ARrgghh!!!!

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I'd like to sell my HD2 running Android. However I cannot get it to reset the gmail account that I entered on it. These are things I've tried just so you know I'm not being lazy. Also please be gentle if this is not in the right area. Its a windows based hd2 running android so the correct section was a little confusing. Also I didn't flash it and of course the person that did isn't around compounding the issue. I need to maintain the flash but if I can't I can't .

1. data reset, several times
2. deleting the account ( I get an error saying, " This account is required by some applications. You can only remove it by resetting the phone to factory defaults blah blah blah").
3. Going in and clearing "google apps" which doesn't exist.

I appreciate any help.

save all apps and data with titanium backup, move apps to sd card. and do a factory reset. sounds like you have a bug. and it needs a reflash or something...

first, turn on wifi. then reboot your phone with wifi on. try to delete account now.

not sure about how it works on a hd2 running android but you can not the main gmail account when android is loaded.

I would recommend booting into recovery mode ( not sure how you would do that in a hd2 ) and doing a factory resst from there.

Only solution is to delete all android related programs off of sd card and reflash, thanks a million though guys.

Originally Posted by jacumja

Only solution is to delete all android related programs off of sd card and reflash, thanks a million though guys.

my brother just gave me this hd2 with android and it has his gmail and i wanna change it to mine. how do i do what i quoted?^^ thanks!

Originally Posted by jacumja

Only solution is to delete all android related programs off of sd card and reflash, thanks a million though guys.

i'm in the same situation. trying to sell mine also, and the gmail acct does not delete. how do you reflash

Same question. This hasn't been answered?

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A

factory rest ...and reset from recovery mode too if needed

I'm having a similiar problem. I have an HTC HD2 from Tmobile that now has Android 2.2 that I installed from DFT. I am now wanting to give this phone to my son and unable to remove my gmail acct.

Here is what I have done:

1. Manage apps>force stop & clear all data for google apps & reboot phone
2. Settings>Accounts>delete account, etc... (given error message and unable to delete)
3. SD & Phone storage>Factory data reset (phone reboots with all information still the same)
4. Soft (pressing yellow button on back of phone)
5. Hard reset (holding both volume buttons, etc...)
6. Install root explorer (unable to find accounts.db file)
7. Ask store associate for assistance (no help at all)
8. Search the internet far and wide for past 2 days to no avail

I'm not worried about any information/apps that may be deleted. I just want my email deleted as the primary.

Thank you!