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Google finally lets Find Hub users delete their old devices - Android Authority

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Google finally lets Find Hub users delete their old devices - Android Authority
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What the report says

Android Authority reports that Google has added a long-requested removal option to Find Hub, its Android device-finding service. The change, described as a quiet rollout, gives users a “Remove from Find Hub” control for devices listed in the app, addressing a limitation that previously left old, sold, or duplicated products visible after they had been added.

According to the report, Find Hub lets users track devices connected to the service, but until this update there was no straightforward way to take entries off the list. That could create clutter for people who replaced phones, sold accessories, or encountered duplicate device records. Android Authority said the new option was spotted by a Reddit user and has prompted positive reactions from users who had been waiting to clean up their device lists.

The outlet noted that the rollout appears to be part of Google’s gradual improvements to Find Hub. It cited location notifications, which began reaching the Android app in May, as another recent addition. The new removal feature may not change the core purpose of the service, but it improves day-to-day account management and gives users more control over what appears in their tracking interface.

Some user reports mentioned by Android Authority suggest the feature may not yet work equally across every device type or older product, such as one user being unable to remove a Pixel 4a while removing other devices. The report did not include a formal Google announcement or a detailed rollout schedule, so availability may vary by account, app version, or device.

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