Google contacts not syncing

Posted by william smith
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Feb 7, 2020
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What  to do if Google contacts are not syncing?

It is very common that iPhone users encounters a sync issue with Google contacts. The issue comes up due to silly mistakes, change in sync settings or poor connection. If a user is facing this issue, then it can be easily resolved with some troubleshooting.



Fixes for sync issue in Google contacts

 

In order to resolve the issue of Google contacts not syncing, a user can try some fixes, as mentioned below:

  • Check internet connectivity: In order to sync the contacts, a user must ensure that the iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi network. For syncing, the internet connectivity must be stable.
  • Integrate Google account: A user needs to ensure that the Google account is added in the application for easy syncing. The steps involved in this fix are:
    • Go to Settings app and then Accounts & Password.
    • Then, tap Add Account and select Google.
    • Enter the credentials to sign-in to Google account.
  • Toggle ON contacts: There is a possibility that the user has added the Google account but forgot to enable it. It is enabled using below mentioned steps:
    • Tap Settings app and click Accounts & Password.
    • Choose the Google account to sync contacts and enable Contacts.
  • Set Google account as default: By setting Google account as default, the issue might get resolved:
    • Go to Settings app and navigate to Contacts.
    • Then, tap Default account option and set Google as default account.



Troubleshooting steps for contacts not syncing

 

  • Go to Settings app in iPhone.
  • Tap contacts and then Accounts.
  • Then, tap Google account.
  • Toggle contacts to ON.
  • After that, tap Account and then Advanced.
  • Further, toggle Use SSL ON.
  • Finally, tap Account and Done.



If the user is still facing the issue of Google contacts not syncing with iPhone, technical support can be contacted. The executives in the support team of Google can be contacted using the contact details provided on the official website of Google.

 

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