topic Re: 2 of the same phone? in Fold & Flip Phones

Google account shows phone listed twice

IceWaveTTV — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:08:22 GMT

I've been having issues setting up rcs chats. So I recently went onto my google account and found that my device is on there twice. Anyone know what is going on? Nobody is responding on the google forums...

Re: 2 of the same phone?

IceWaveTTV — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:17:18 GMT

Which one is actually me?

Re: Re: 2 of the same phone?

meself — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:42:00 GMT

I noticed thus myself but now just shows when I logged in to account

Re: 2 of the same phone?

ItsMelliTime26 — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:42:37 GMT

Are they the exact same?

Re: Re: 2 of the same phone?

IceWaveTTV — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:43:28 GMT

That's what it looks like since both say "this device" originally when I found it one was switched on and one was off

Re: 2 of the same phone?

ItsMelliTime26 — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:20:12 GMT

Hmm that is strange

Re: 2 of the same phone?

realaud — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 02:28:50 GMT

Google may have several instances of the same phone showing. It's just a matter of it having been logged in in different places. You can clean kt up by signing out any device you do not recognize. If you sign out the device you are currently using, the worst that happens is you have to sign in again. You should be able to tell by the date, time and place which is your current instance.

Re: Re: 2 of the same phone?

IceWaveTTV — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:54:24 GMT

I've tried that and signed out completely but there is always 2

Re: Re: Re: 2 of the same phone?

realaud — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:58:01 GMT

I really wouldn't worry about it, unless you are sure it is either not your device or it is in a place you are not. Also, it is a Google issue and you should make inquiries to Google as to why. I think they had a FAQ on it. You may have to search for the explanation.

Re: 2 of the same phone?

Ethex — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 02:43:48 GMT

Is it possible with 2 sims it may do this?

Re: Re: 2 of the same phone?

IceWaveTTV — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 02:44:24 GMT

Yes it would but I've only ever had 1 sim

Re: 2 of the same phone?

meself — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:08:11 GMT

your Google account shows the same phone twice, it likely means you've signed into your Google account on that device from multiple locations or apps, or perhaps you have multiple user profiles on your phone.

Possible Reasons:

Multiple sessions/apps:

If you've signed into your Google account from different apps or browsers on the same device, each session might be listed separately, even though it's the same phone.

Incognito or private browsing:

Using incognito or private browsing modes can create separate sessions, leading to multiple entries for the same device.

Multiple user accounts:

If your phone has multiple user profiles, you might be signed into your Google account on each profile, creating duplicate entries.

App permissions:

If you've granted an app access to your Google account data, it might be listed as a separate session, even if it's on the same phone.

How to Check:

1. Review signed-in devices:

Go to your Google Account security settings and check the "Devices you trust" section. See if there are multiple entries for the same device.

2. Review sessions:

In the same security settings, review the "Recent activity" section. This shows your recent sign-in activity, including the device and app used.

3. Check user profiles:

If you have multiple user profiles on your phone, check if you're signed into your Google account on each profile.

4. Remove devices:

If you want to remove a device from your Google account, go to the security settings and remove the specific device from the "Devices you trust" section.