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What is iOS Account Manager?

Hello there, I was checking my google account security settings and I found out that "iOS Account Manager" is connected to my account but I've no idea what it is. I tried to log out from my account on my iPhone but when I log into YouTube it still appears (so it might can be related to yt but idk why). I also logged into safari and when I check for new logins in my google account setting it just says that safari is connected. You guys have any ideas on what this account manager is? sorry for my bad english.

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 1, 2022 7:15 AM

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Lawrence Finch

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Posted on Nov 14, 2022 6:30 AM

bodour144 wrote:

Hey guys .. i have read most of the comments and arguments you wrote. Actually i am facing the same problem, but what I figured out its and application who IT people know it mostly and some clever guys who uses mac as well , there is something called apple configuration on laptops through this who has ur password or any physical contact with ur phone can manage ur phone .. on google or edge (Microsoft) browser make search for iOS account manager and you will find some answers also on apple site go to develop and codes something like that you will find ur answer. The only question that i have now is how to unlink my email from this ….:

The Apple Configurator requires that the Mac be logged into your Apple ID, or that your iPhone have an MDM profile. So unless your Apple ID has been compromised or you have such a profile it is a non-issue.

To check if you have an MDM profile: Go to Settings/General/VPN & Device Management. If you don’t see a profile you don’t have one.

To see who has access to your Apple ID→Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts - Apple Support. If you see anyone you don’t recognize you can remove them. And also then review→If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

iOS account manager has nothing to do with either of the above. It is a Google app that coordinates activities between the Google apps on your iPhone (Google Maps, Google Search, Youtube, gmail, Waze, Google One, Google Photos, etc) so you don’t have to log in to each one individually.

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Jun 16, 2023 7:06 AM in response to Mhoney73

Mhoney73 wrote:

I do believe it’s the system that lets you know if you have third party apps connected to your Apple acct, or google acct. Or someone has appointed themselves your admin

Very close. It is the app that coordinates your access across all of the Google apps you have installed.

Jun 19, 2023 7:03 AM in response to briant100

briant100 wrote:

What is an iOS account manager?

As explained several dozen times in the 10 page thread that you added to without bothering to read it, It is the app that coordinates your access across all of the Google apps you have installed.

Sep 13, 2022 3:57 PM in response to All10

Repeating, what has already been posted, iOS Account Manager is a Google process that coordinates the various Google apps that you have on your phone. If you don’t want it there just delete all Google apps that you have and don’t use any Google websites or search engine.

Nov 28, 2022 6:11 PM in response to klcchang

Well, this is a user-to-user forum, not the “Apple support team”. But they can’t anything about a Google app. From:https://www.fireebok.com/resource/how-to-remove-ios-account-manager-from-google-account.html

The iOS Account Manager is Google Account Management platform for iOS, which protects your account from hackers when logging in on your iOS device and using Google apps and services. It also reminds you that your Google account is being used on an iOS device.

Dec 12, 2022 7:32 AM in response to Ghost5368

Ghost5368 wrote:

In the Iphone setting there is Direct Touch Apps. A hacker continued to make Norton password security app. Their VPN. And several other apps. Accessible by keeping a check next to them. I would uncheck it, and within two seconds they would check it right back. Look for the accessibility UI server./L2TP VPN ( send all traffic

) to be turned on .( even if you don’t have a VPN) that is **** your settings are getting changed? Or that’s how mine seem to be?

That is impossible, unless you jailbroke your phone.

And in case you missed it: From:https://www.fireebok.com/resource/how-to-remove-ios-account-manager-from-google-account.html

Haybee23

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Apr 11, 2023 5:28 AM in response to Riccardo2424

I’ve finally found this out after searching for 3+ months on & off!

Its a mac or iOS app that gives google access to all your calendars, app, emails & more….. To remove it you to go into your google settings & revoke access.

can’t believe after all the searching I did I stumbled across it by mistake!

Anyway….hope this helps 👌🏽👍🏽😊

Feb 9, 2024 9:00 AM in response to luvOldMac56

luvOldMac56 wrote:

You are hacked with preset settings in your registry set to persist.

No, that's not the case at all. iOS Account Manager is a legitimate Google app. Fearmongering doesn't help anyone.

Riccardo2424 Author

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Jul 21, 2022 11:37 AM in response to Riccardo2424

Guys, I’ve searched into the google support community and as a “specialist” said this iOS Account Manager “service” means that I (and you) have given the access to a google service installed on iOS (like youtube for me) to my (and your) google account so I think we’re now able 2 sleep peacefully. Btw I’m not 100% sure that this stuff is finally resolved but the most logical answer to this big question seems the best.

Aug 3, 2023 6:50 AM in response to wening32

What you have found has absolutely nothing to do with iOS Account Manager, and it looks like logorrhea that came from an AI bot. As you would know if you had read the thread you posted to iOS Account Manager is a Google app that coordinates the interactions between the Google apps you have on your phone, so you don’t have to sign into each one separately, and data you enter in one will be available to the other Google apps on your phone.

AKRBTN

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Aug 15, 2022 7:28 AM in response to Riccardo2424

Just had a look for myself on my own Google account. Seems totally innocuous to me. It’s just log of what devices you’ve logged into Google on. I think iOS Account Manager is just because it’s iOS devices involved. I would worry about it - I’m certainly not going to.

You’d only need to be worried about devices you don’t recognise.

Sep 22, 2022 5:00 AM in response to Riccardo2424

I believe I figured it out, I signed into my sons account from my google page not gmail and it didn’t show but when I made his new Apple ID his Gmail and signed into it there that’s when it popped up I suppose google is getting more analytical with sign ins and trying to be less vague.

I also am a family manager on my sons iPhone and my aunt who I was testing the theory for is Under her boyfriends family account

Apple ID

family tab

Click and see if your email is attached and what account you are labeled under

karina184

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Jun 3, 2022 6:14 AM in response to Riccardo2424

Hi Riccardo2424,

Got it. Since you're seeing this in Google's security settings, you may want to reach out to them to see if they can isolate what it is: Google Help.

Cheers.

Jul 5, 2022 12:47 PM in response to Riccardo2424

As this is something you're seeing on Google's website, I'd try asking them.

deggie

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Oct 12, 2022 11:10 AM in response to WendySuwho

Did you read the reply from Google in his post? If you don't want your iPhone to access your Google accounts delete all your Google apps from your phone and remove your Gmail account if you have one.

Riccardo2424 Author

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Jul 5, 2022 12:46 PM in response to Ayush_jack001

Some people here said that we have been hacked because we got this “iOS Account Manager” stuff but I dont think so. A lot of people have this “third party service” connected to their accounts but as I read in a google support forum it’s a legit service owned by google (but please don’t think that what i read it’s actually true)

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