From the article “What is an account” we know that an account is a place on the Internet and you can store your data there. You can think of an account as a virtual box in which you put various information. In our example, we will consider a Google account as the most common.
One of the capabilities of a Google account is to store contacts from your smartphone’s phone book. It does this using synchronization: add to phone book new contact- the smartphone copies it to the account, change the existing contact in the smartphone - the changes appear in the account.
Synchronization in our example is convenient because:
- Contacts on all devices with this account are always the same - if you change something on one, it automatically changes on all the others;
- If you buy new smartphone, just add an account and all the contacts that were on the old one appear. There is no need to manually save and transfer contacts, everything happens automatically.
Each account can only synchronize certain information. Some synchronize browser bookmarks and contacts, some also synchronize calendar entries, and some do not synchronize anything at all.
How to choose what information to sync with your account
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Smartphones running Android OS are very popular among modern users due to their affordable cost and large number of free applications, as well as very rich functionality, which, by the way, can be easily expanded.
But in this case this is not required: the function of synchronizing contacts with Google on Android is available to users without any smartphone upgrades.
Why might this function be needed?
The function of synchronizing phone data with a Google account is designed to protect contacts and phone numbers in the event of loss or breakdown of your native gadget. Many users think that restoring phone numbers is quite easy. However, practice shows that when users come with a mobile device, they most mourn lost contacts. Phone and new SIM card you can buy it anywhere, but restoring the phone numbers of business partners or distant relatives is not such an easy task. To reduce the likelihood of such unfortunate cases occurring, Android developers have introduced this useful function How to sync contacts with Google on Android.
How to sync contacts with Google on Android?
Execute this operation can be done as follows. First of all, you need to start account on Google. We believe that you have already completed this step, since without it you will not only not be able to synchronize, but also go to PlayMarket to download something from there. However, if it happens that you do not have such an account, be sure to go to Google.com and create one. So you've created an account. Now you need to go to the settings menu of your smartphone and find the “Accounts and synchronization” item there. Enter it. Here you can see all accounts not only from Google, but also from other services, for example, Mail.ru, Webmoney, etc.
We don't need any extra accounts. In the section where user accounts are presented, there is a synchronization slider in the upper right corner. Before synchronizing contacts with Google on Android, you need to click on this slider in order to start exchanging data. If the slider is already on, do not touch it. After this, return to your account. Enter it. Here you need to check the box next to the contacts, simultaneously noting everything that you consider necessary.
This is how you managed to connect your smartphone to your computer through synchronization. Now you need to take care of synchronizing contacts with Google on Android 4.4 and other versions of the operating system. To do this, you need to go to the phone book, open options and click on the Back Up, “Export to” button. After clicking on this button, a window will appear asking you where to save the backup copy of your phone book. You can save it to a memory card. After this, click on the “Options” item again and select the “Import” button.
A list of import paths will appear, you need to select “Memory Card”. After that, click on the account email address. This will start searching for a backup copy on the memory card. When it is found, you need to check it and begin the import process. You should wait a few minutes. All phone numbers from your contact list will be copied to your account.
Now you can transfer your contacts to a new smartphone. To transfer your phone book to another device, you need to sync contacts with Google on Android. To do this, we perform all the manipulations described above. Go to the “Settings” menu, select the “Accounts and synchronization” section, and start the information transfer process. After this, familiar phone numbers should appear in your phone book.
Where can I see a list of contacts on a personal computer?
So we figured out how to synchronize contacts with Google on Android. Now you need to figure out how to find them on your computer. Why is this necessary? Well, first of all, out of simple curiosity. Secondly, on your computer you can edit these contacts, divide phone numbers into groups, add photos, and so on. Thirdly, this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with how a Google account works and find out what advantages it provides compared to accounts from other email clients.
Required in address bar browser, enter the address mail.google.com and log in. Next, at the top left, you need to find the Gmail button with an arrow and click on it. After that, switch to the “Contacts” item. All available phone numbers that you previously copied from your mobile device will appear on the screen. What can you do here? First of all, you can change the contact details by clicking on the pencil button. After this you can add Additional information, organization name, email address, position, address, photo, birthday, etc. However, the matter is not limited to simply editing a contact. Phone numbers can be placed in groups, find similar profiles, etc.
Transferring numbers to Google: another way
If there is a problem related to syncing contacts with Google on Android, then you can use the following method. First of all you need to create backup copy contact list. After this, you need to go to the phone book, click on the “Export” and “Save” button. Then you need to transfer the backup file to your personal computer using any convenient way. You need to go to your Google email and switch to the “Contacts” tab. Here on the left toolbar you need to click on the “More” button. Here you need to select “Import”. Next select required file with the backup copy click on the “Import” button.
After this, all numbers from the smartphone will appear. In the same way, you can perform the procedure for synchronizing contacts from Google to your device on Android based. Only now you need to click on the “Export” button on the toolbar and save the document in vCard format. Then you need to transfer this file to your mobile phone using any convenient method. Then open the phone book and click on the “Import” button from the memory card. After that, select the desired file. That's all, you can enjoy the whole phone book.
Synchronization: other methods
The presented synchronization method using personal computer is far from the only one. To transfer necessary information, you can use special utilities. These could be utilities from official developer, and from unofficial ones, intended for all brands and models of phones. In this case, for synchronization you will need a USB cable, special utility, drivers and desire. The synchronization process in this case will take only a few minutes.
In everyday life, almost every modern person uses a smartphone to communicate with other users. As a rule, most smartphones today come with a pre-installed Android operating system, which combines a huge number of settings and various functions. And if previously we had to write down all contact information in a notepad to be completely sure of the safety of the information, or create an additional copy in the SIM card, where the space is limited, now we can use the built-in service from Google.
Since Android is developed and supported by Google, all services can be integrated and synchronized in real time.
In this material we will tell you what synchronization is Android contacts with Google and how to do it so that if you lose access to the device or its malfunction, you can quickly copy or view important contact information via the Internet.
Why is synchronization necessary?
This is a specific technology that allows you to save all data from your phone in real time. Google cloud, so that they can then be viewed, edited and used via a computer or on any other device, for example, if you buy a new smartphone and do not want to manual mode transfer all contacts. It will be enough to indicate your username and password, after which the system will automatic mode will restore all contacts.
To use the capabilities of the operating system, you must register it in Android settings. Typically, this procedure is performed immediately after purchasing a mobile device.
How to synchronize contacts
- To set up syncing on your phone, open Settings.
- Find the Accounts and Sync tab. Go to it, then click on the “Add account” button. There are 2 options here:
Add new account (You are registering a new one if you have not previously created an account).
Link an existing one(just provide your email details). - Let's assume that you have registered or provided information from your account. Now you need to go to “Contacts”, open the menu and click on the “Import/Export” tab.
- The system will display a window in which you will need to indicate where to get contact information from. By default this is your phone. Usually this item is located in the top tab. The card and phone memory are only used if you have previously created a backup and saved it to separate file, for example, for Excel.
- Once you select a location for your contacts, you will need to select which account they will be synced to.
- Next, check the boxes for all the records that need to be transferred. IN operating system Android, it is possible to selectively transfer or select all data at once. Once marked, click the “Copy” button.
What to do after synchronizing contacts
Created to work with contact information separate service, which is located at www.google.com/contacts/. You can go to the link as with mobile phone through a browser or from a computer.
Log in using your account, after which the system will display full list all contacts, and not only numbers and full names are synchronized, but also additional data specified by you in your mobile phone.
In this list you can edit entries, add new ones or delete old ones. All changes will be automatically applied to your smartphone in which you are logged in under your account. Moreover, for each contact, in addition to basic information in the service, you can add a photo, email, date of birth and much more.
Synchronization is also very important for Gmail if you communicate frequently over e-mail, and all contacts with email addresses you have on your phone. It will be enough to log in to your account after synchronization, and the system will automatically make a copy of all E-mails for further communication with other users.
Synchronizing data with a temporary lack of Internet on Android
But how to synchronize contacts with Google on Android if the user has currently no internet access? For example, a person does not have the opportunity to go online to synchronize, but urgently needs to save contacts. In this case, we suggest that you simply make a backup of your contacts and transfer it via Bluetooth or leave it on an SD card and then send it via email.
You can read the instructions in more detail on the page where it is described. We also recommend reading the material that describes how.
remember, that Android system automatically synchronizes data, including contacts. In the settings you can always specify the frequency of synchronization and creation of backups. Dozens of applications, both paid and free, have been created for the same purposes.
Contacts with Google provides a large number of benefits. For example, if you use contact synchronization, then you don't need to worry about transferring them if you change your phone. In addition, synchronized contacts can be managed from a computer via online service « Google Contacts" Therefore, you should not refuse to use this function. Now we will tell you how to synchronize contacts on Android with Google.
Enable synchronization of contacts on Android with Google
If synchronizing contacts on Android with Google is not working for you, then most likely it is disabled in the settings and you just need to enable it. To do this, go to the Android settings and find the “Accounts” section there. IN this section A list of all accounts in the various services that you use on your Android smartphone will be displayed. IN this list you need to find your Google account and open it.
After this, a list of data that can be synchronized with your Google account will appear. Here you need to check the box next to “Contacts” and click on the “Synchronize” button.
Android will then sync your contacts with Google.
Add a Google account for synchronization
If, when you try to enable contact synchronization, you find that your Android device no added Google account ov. Then, click on the “Add account” button
Enable display of contacts from your Google account
In some cases, contacts that have been synced do not appear in the Contacts app and the user cannot access them. In such a situation, you need to launch the Contacts application and open context menu applications. This can be done using a hardware button on your Android phone or tablet. If there is no such button on the device, then you can call the context menu using the button in the application interface. Once you have opened the application's context menu, select "Show contacts".
After this, a list of contact sources that you can use will appear. Here you need to select your Google account.
Your Google-synced contacts will then appear in your Contacts app.
Google account synchronization on Android smartphone- This is a very convenient feature. Thanks to her part important information from the smartphone is saved to Google servers and if you switch to a new smartphone, this information can be quickly restored.
For example, a list of contacts. If you use account synchronization, then after switching to a new smartphone, your contact list will appear on it in just a minute and you will not have to manually re-enter all phone numbers.
In this material you will learn how to enable and configure Google account synchronization on your Android smartphone or tablet.
After you have selected a Google account, you will see synchronization settings for this account. Here you can enable or disable synchronization of many services, including the Chrome web browser, Gmail, Google Keep notes and more. To enable synchronization, move the switches opposite necessary services to the “On” position.
If you want account synchronization to begin immediately, you can click on the button in the upper right corner of the screen and select the “Synchronize” option in the menu that opens.
This will start synchronizing all selected services with your Google account. If synchronization still does not work, then you need to check your Internet access.
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