Changing your Gmail password on an Android device or iPhone is an easy process and something you should do regularly for security. If someone stole your credentials and hacked your account, or if you want to create a password that is more secure or easier to remember, here is how to change your Gmail password on an Android or iPhone.
Follow the steps below to change your Gmail password on an Android smartphone or tablet.
Open Gmail and login if necessary.
Touch the menu button in the upper left corner (look for three horizontal lines).
When the drop-down menu appears, scroll down and select Settings.
On the Settings screen, tap your Gmail address.
Select Manage your Google account.
On the Google Account screen, touch Personal information.
Touch Password
Enter your current Gmail password, then tap Next.
Enter your new desired password twice: once in the New password field and again in the Confirm new password field.
Touch Change password to complete the process.
Open any browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) on your device.
Go to http://www.google.com/settings/password change.
Enter your password if you know the current one; You will be asked to create a new one.
Alternatively, you can touch the "Need help?" link if you don't know your current password.
Once you learn this trick, your Google / Gmail password can be changed in less than a minute.
As of 2017, there is no way to change your Gmail password using the Gmail application or by entering the Android settings.