In this tutorial, the possible methods to delete Google search history on Android will be discussed.
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Method 1: Delete Google Search History Using Chrome Settings
As we know chrome is the default browser in Android and every user uses it to search for their queries on Google. You can remove your search history from its settings. To do this, stay tuned with the below-described steps.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome
Initially, open your Chrome browser and tap on the “3 dots” for more options:
Step 2: Access Settings
After that, tap on the “Settings” to open the browser settings:
Step 3: Go to Privacy and Security
Under the browser settings, go to the “Privacy and security” option:
Step 4: Clear Browsing Data and Search History
In the “Privacy and security”, tap on the “Clear browsing data” option:
Mark the “Browsing history” checkbox and tap on the “Clear data” button:
Upon doing so, all Google search history will be deleted.
Method 2: Delete Google Search History Using Gmail
Chrome browsers are linked with your Gmail accounts so you can also remove your search history from the Gmail app. For this purpose, walk through the provided steps.
Step 1: Open Gmail App
Launch the Gmail app and hit your “Profile” icon:
Step 2: Manage Google Account
A pop-up window will appear, tap on the “Manage your Google Account” option to continue:
Step 3: Open Data and Privacy
From the Google Account settings, tap and open the “Data and privacy” tab:
Step 4: Go to My Activity
Afterward, tap on the “My Activity” option as highlighted:
Step 5: Delete Google Activities
Lastly, tap on the “Delete” option to delete your Google activities:
Select and tap on the time duration for which you want to delete your Google search activities.
Doing the above operations, the Google search activities will be deleted.
Conclusion
To delete your Google search history from Android, open the Chrome browser, go to its settings, and clear the browsing data. With the exception of this, you can also delete your Google search activities using the Gmail account. For a practical demonstration of both methods, read the above guide.