Sync your apps with your Google Account
You can manage how your apps sync messages, email, and other recent data in your Google Account. You can change your sync settings at any time.
Note: Android isn't the same on all devices. These instructions are for devices running Android 6.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
What sync does
When auto-sync is on, your Google apps automatically refresh data, and your device automatically gets notifications about updates.
Which apps sync
By default, your Google apps automatically sync with your Google Account. You can choose to turn automatic sync on or off for individual Google apps. Other apps may or may not sync.
- Open your device’s Settings app
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- Under "Personal," tap Accounts
Google. If you have multiple accounts on your device, also tap the account you want.
- See a list of your Google apps and when they last synced.
.If an app doesn’t show in your device’s Settings app under Accounts 
For other apps, look in each app’s settings menu for an option to sign in or sync.
Before you can sync an app with your account, you’ll need to install that app on your device.
You can get new apps from the Google Play Store or Play Store app 
Turn off auto-sync
You can turn off auto-sync for only certain Google apps, or for your whole Google Account.
Turning off auto-sync can help save battery life. To resume automatic syncing after your battery recharges, turn auto-sync back on.
- Open your device’s Settings app
- Under "Personal," tap Accounts
- Switch off apps that you don’t want to auto-sync.
Note: Turning off auto-sync for an app doesn't remove the app. It only stops the app from automatically refreshing your data.
- Open your device’s Settings app
- Under "Personal," tap Accounts
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- Uncheck Auto-sync data.
Manually sync your account
Manual sync refreshes your account data for all your Google apps, including any apps with auto-sync turned off.
- Open your device’s Settings app
- Under "Personal," tap Accounts
- Tap More
Related links
- If you're having issues syncing, troubleshoot syncing.
- To sync a different account, add or switch users.
- If you can't sign in to your Google Account, troubleshoot signing in.
- For more about your Google Account, see the Accounts Help Center.
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