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Some of the time I simply log out from my (totally unused) Google
account so that it doesn't interfere with using my tablet, however
sometimes I have to log in (e.g. when my bank wants to update its
app).

So, is there a way to stay logged into Google without it incessantly
doing things like asking if I want to save a password? My answer will
always be no!

Alternatively is there a quick way of logging in to Google bypassing
all the stuff about do I want backups and other such. If I could log
in quickly it wouldn't be such a hassle.
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Chris Green
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Chris Green <cl@isbd.net> wrote:

Some of the time I simply log out from my (totally unused) Google
account so that it doesn't interfere with using my tablet, however
sometimes I have to log in (e.g. when my bank wants to update its
app).

So, is there a way to stay logged into Google without it incessantly
doing things like asking if I want to save a password? My answer will
always be no!

Alternatively is there a quick way of logging in to Google bypassing
all the stuff about do I want backups and other such. If I could log
in quickly it wouldn't be such a hassle.

If you use User Profiles, you can have the base ('owner') profile have your Google account for installing/updating apps, and then create a secondary profile in which you spend most of your time that doesn't have a Google
account configured in it:

https://www.howtogeek.com/333484/how-to-set-up-multiple-user-profiles-on-android/

Another option is to use Aurora Store which can update apps without needing
a Google account installed on your phone - either using your account inside
the app, or using one of their anonymous pool Google accounts in which case
you can be Google-free:

https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore

Theo
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Theo <theom+news@chiark.greenend.org.uk> wrote:

Chris Green <cl@isbd.net> wrote:

Some of the time I simply log out from my (totally unused) Google
account so that it doesn't interfere with using my tablet, however sometimes I have to log in (e.g. when my bank wants to update its
app).

So, is there a way to stay logged into Google without it incessantly
doing things like asking if I want to save a password? My answer will always be no!

Alternatively is there a quick way of logging in to Google bypassing
all the stuff about do I want backups and other such. If I could log
in quickly it wouldn't be such a hassle.

If you use User Profiles, you can have the base ('owner') profile have your Google account for installing/updating apps, and then create a secondary profile in which you spend most of your time that doesn't have a Google account configured in it:

https://www.howtogeek.com/333484/how-to-set-up-multiple-user-profiles-on-android/

Ah, yes, switch profiles rather than log in and out, good idea, thank
you.

Another option is to use Aurora Store which can update apps without needing
a Google account installed on your phone - either using your account inside the app, or using one of their anonymous pool Google accounts in which case you can be Google-free:

https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore

I use Aurora Store but the bank insists on logging in to Google Play
to update its app.
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Chris Green
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Chris Green, 2025-09-26 10:30:

Some of the time I simply log out from my (totally unused) Google
account so that it doesn't interfere with using my tablet, however
sometimes I have to log in (e.g. when my bank wants to update its
app).

So, is there a way to stay logged into Google without it incessantly
doing things like asking if I want to save a password? My answer will
always be no!

I never got asked to save my password - and I use a Google Pixel 6a with
a Google account.

Alternatively is there a quick way of logging in to Google bypassing
all the stuff about do I want backups and other such. If I could log
in quickly it wouldn't be such a hassle.

I can't remember when I opted out of those "helpful" features, but I
think one option was in "Android System Intelligence" - "Customize the experience using your Google Account data". I turned this off along with
all other options which claim to "help" or "assist" me with anything.
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Arno Welzel
https://arnowelzel.de
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Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> wrote:

Chris Green, 2025-09-26 10:30:

Some of the time I simply log out from my (totally unused) Google
account so that it doesn't interfere with using my tablet, however sometimes I have to log in (e.g. when my bank wants to update its
app).

So, is there a way to stay logged into Google without it incessantly
doing things like asking if I want to save a password? My answer will always be no!

I never got asked to save my password - and I use a Google Pixel 6a with
a Google account.

Alternatively is there a quick way of logging in to Google bypassing
all the stuff about do I want backups and other such. If I could log
in quickly it wouldn't be such a hassle.

I can't remember when I opted out of those "helpful" features, but I
think one option was in "Android System Intelligence" - "Customize the experience using your Google Account data". I turned this off along with
all other options which claim to "help" or "assist" me with anything.

Yes, thanks all, I think I have managed to turn of most of the
'helpful' noise now.
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Chris Green
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