Sync Android Contacts With Gmail

This article teaches you how to merge the contacts on your Android device with those from your Gmail account.

10 Second Summary

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Accounts.
3. Tap Google.
4. Slide the "Contacts" button to the "On" position.
5. Review other sync options.

Steps

  1. Open your device's Settings. It's an app that is likely shaped like a gear (⚙️) or one that contains a set of sliders.
  2. Scroll down and tap Accounts. It's under the "Personal" section of the menu.
  3. Tap Google. The accounts are listed alphabetically.
  4. Slide the "Contacts" button to the "On" (right) position. It will turn bluish-green. Now your Gmail contacts will sync with you Android contacts.
  5. Click on the other Google options that you want to sync. These include Calendar, Photos, and Music.

Tips

  • Turn on constant sync in order to continually sync newly-added contacts.

Warnings

  • If you have a limited data plan, when possible, sync contacts over Wi-Fi.

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