Installing apps from my Google Play account and then delete the account from box?

Forums › Android › Installing apps from my Google Play account and then delete the account from box?

danepak

1112 posts

Uber Geek

#245617 13-Feb-2019 15:12

I need to set up an Android box for a friend. I'll be installing a few apps for him.

Is there any way that I can install the apps from my Google Play account and then delete my account?

I don't want my Google Play account to stay on his box. If he needs more apps later, he can download them through his own Google Play account.

HcoNmeM

182 posts

Master Geek
Inactive user

#2177722 13-Feb-2019 15:42

If it's not an app that needs your account to authenticate then just add it then remove when done..

I have an MDM system, I get people to put that on and I use my account to deploy it..

I put a game on my sons tablet.. so we can co-op in a game.. as soon as I removed the account from there he was unable to log into multiplayer sessions..

The app itself stayed on his phone though.. so depends on the app and how it authenticates..

Then there are some that are free to download and install.. but you need an account to log into the app..

Jase2985

13422 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

Lifetime subscriber

#2177723 13-Feb-2019 15:45

just install them from his account to start with...

danepak

1112 posts

Uber Geek

#2177724 13-Feb-2019 15:45

The only apps that I have to set up for him are Kodi and Perfect Player

danepak

1112 posts

Uber Geek

#2177725 13-Feb-2019 15:46

Jase2985:
just install them from his account to start with...

I would prefer not to ask him to share his Google account details with me.

rhy7s

616 posts

Ultimate Geek

#2177816 13-Feb-2019 17:31

Maybe create an apps only account for them, then pass along the details. e.g. their.name.apps@gmail.com

danepak

1112 posts

Uber Geek

#2177844 13-Feb-2019 19:02

I installed the apps by using my Google account.
Then deleted my account. Both apps still there and working fine.

richms

28058 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#2177886 13-Feb-2019 19:20

Ive had to do that in the past and just got the apk and moved that over. If they're free apps usually will just work.

Richard rich.ms

Backblaze

Backblaze Unlimited Backup. World’s easiest cloud backup. Get peace of mind knowing your files are backed up securely in the cloud (affiliate link).

Jase2985

13422 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

Lifetime subscriber

#2177910 13-Feb-2019 19:57

danepak:
Jase2985:

just install them from his account to start with...

I would prefer not to ask him to share his Google account details with me.

its not that difficult change password give it to you install apps, change password, simple and in the future there will be no issues when he installs stuff

danepak

1112 posts

Uber Geek

#2177912 13-Feb-2019 19:58

Jase2985:
danepak:
Jase2985:

just install them from his account to start with...

I would prefer not to ask him to share his Google account details with me.

its not that difficult change password give it to you install apps, change password, simple and in the future there will be no issues when he installs stuff

Correct. If he wasn't as unsavvy, when it comes to IT, it would have made perfect sense.