Aug 17, 2022
Synchronization error, please try again later on Docs Android app
Intermittently but frequently getting the "Synchronization error. Please try again later." pop up over the keyboard in the Android app since the last update. Not sure if it was Docs or Drive having/causing this issue.Docs do seem to be synching across devices with my changes, but it's near impossible to type/edit when the pop-ups decide to pop up.
Have tried the common sense fixes many app reviewers tried and complained fruitlessly about, (clearing app cache, verifying sync is on, app up to date, rebooted device, verified wifi working, uninstall/reinstall-rebooting between these too) also to no avail for me.
I have the same settings toggled since my initial install on this device with strong/fast WiFi service which has until now worked flawlessly FOR TWO YEARS.
I'm nowhere near any known data limits for any Gservice I use or the Doc length limits with known issues.
I don't know the cause, but I'm reasonably certain it isn't at my end. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Never encountered anything like this prior to the most recent updates. Docs updated on 6 August 2022, Drive updated 15 August 2022.
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Aug 20, 2022
This should be an eye opener for the users on how Google will be handling business as the organization expands.
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Aug 19, 2022
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Hello all,
I've been informed that this issue has been resolved. If you are still experiencing it, please make sure that your Docs, Sheets, and Drive apps are all updated and current.
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Aug 17, 2022
I've experienced lots of sync errors as well to the point where i thought turning off local downloads would help, despite unlimited, very fast internet.
- Also android
- latest app version
- galaxy s21, latest update
- WiFi and cellular (5G/4G)
Last edited Aug 17, 2022
This should be an eye opener for the users on how Google will be handling business as the organization expands.
Original Poster Something Blue marked this as an answer
Aug 20, 2022
User 16964873820000308176, as your question is unrelated to this thread, please post a new question in the Google Drive help forum:
Jo S.
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Aug 20, 2022
Aug 21, 2022
Kinda annoying but thankfully it's not popping up on top of my keyboard randomly like what others are reporting.
the error is not very consistent, but basically if i do any edit or new field entry on google sheets for the first time after opening a sheet, I'll get the error notification with the google sheets logo. this happens on new or old sheets. I won't get the error as i continue working on the sheet, but if i stop doing edits after a while, I'll get the error when i come back and do any changes.
my attached screenshot is of my movie watchlist i use in google sheets. i finally got it to trigger the error when i deleted a field.
Last edited Aug 23, 2022
Aug 23, 2022
My customer is really mad, hope this get fixed soon.
Aug 23, 2022
Last edited Aug 23, 2022
Sep 14, 2022
Hello all,
I've been informed that this issue has been resolved. If you are still experiencing it, please make sure that your Docs, Sheets, and Drive apps are all updated and current.
Original Poster Something Blue marked this as an answer
Sep 16, 2022
AFAIK this error had nothing to do with being on the latest Android version.
Wish this issue had been taken seriously sooner, I lost a whole month of productivity.
Hope everyone's sync issues across these Google apps gets resolved.