Sync your apps with your Google Account
You can manage how your apps sync messages, email, and other recent data in your Google Account.
What sync does
When your phone syncs, your Google apps refresh their data, and you get notifications about updates.
Which apps sync
By default, your apps made by Google automatically sync with your Google Account. You can turn auto-sync off or back on for individual apps made by Google. Whether other apps can sync varies by app.
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Accounts. If you don't see "Accounts," tap Users & accounts.
- If you have more than one account on your device, tap the one you want.
- Tap Account sync.
- See a list of your Google apps and when they last synced.
For these other apps, look in each app’s settings menu for an option to sign in or sync. Learn how to change app permissions.
Turn off auto-sync
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Accounts. If you don't see "Accounts," tap Users & accounts.
- If you have more than one account on your phone, tap the one you want to sync.
- Tap Account sync.
- Turn off the apps you don't want to auto-sync.
Tip: Turning off auto-sync for an app doesn't remove the app. It only stops the app from automatically refreshing your data.
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Accounts. If you don't see "Accounts," tap Users & accounts.
- Turn off Automatically sync data.
Tip: Turning off auto-sync can help save battery life. To start auto-sync again after your battery recharges, turn it back on.
Manually sync your account
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Accounts. If you don't see "Accounts," tap Users & accounts.
- If you have more than one account on your phone, tap the one you want to sync.
- Tap Account sync.
- Tap More
Sync now.
Sync now.Tip: Manual sync refreshes your account data for all your apps made by Google, including any with auto-sync turned off.
Related articles
- 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.
