Sync apps with your Google account

When your phone syncs, your Google apps refresh their data, and you get notifications about updates.

See which apps auto-sync

By default, apps made by Google sync automatically. You can turn auto-sync off and back on for individual apps.

Whether other apps (not made by Google) can sync varies by app.

  1. Go to Settings > Passwords, passkeys & accounts.
  2. Tap the account name.
  3. Tap Account sync.
  4. Review the list of your Google apps and when they last synced.

To see if your other apps can auto-sync:

  1. Go to Settings > Passwords, passkeys & accounts.

  2. Review the list of accounts:

    • If the app isn’t listed, then it can’t auto-sync.
    • If it is listed, tap its name to see any sync options you can adjust.

Turn off auto-sync

Turning off auto-sync doesn’t remove the app or your data. It only stops the app from automatically refreshing your data.

  1. Go to Settings > Passwords, passkeys & accounts.
  2. If you have multiple accounts on your phone, tap the one you want.
  3. Tap Account sync.

  4. Turn off the apps you don’t want to auto-sync.

    For example, sync your Calendar and Gmail but don't sync Drive.

  1. Go to Settings > Passwords, passkeys & accounts.

  2. Turn Automatically sync app data off toggle off switch.

    To receive emails, calendar reminders, or other notifications from Google apps, you’ll need to sync manually.

TipTurning off auto-sync can help save battery life. To resume auto-sync after your battery recharges, turn it back on toggle on switch again.

Sync manually

  1. Go to Settings > Passwords, passkeys & accounts.
  2. Tap the account name.
  3. Tap Account sync > more options icon > Sync now.