Pro tip: Fix Android data sync issues
Jack Wallen
For the most part, Android just
works. But unlike the competition, when it doesn't work, you won't have
to visit a "Genius" to get it fixed. Instead, Android allows you to be a
genius and solve your own problems.
One such issue is a loss of data
sync. This can be in the form of your calendar or contacts not syncing
or even your Gmail. When that happens, what do you do -- toss your phone
to the ground in a raging tantrum?
You could. You could also drown the
device in a bucket of your own tears. But neither would solve the
problem. So, let's fix this issue.
Believe it or not, solving the
sync issue can come in one of two forms -- a quick, easy fix or a less
quick, but still easy fix.
Let's go with the quick fix first.
What you have to do is turn off
Mobile Data, wait a moment, and turn it back on. To do this, first make
sure you're on a wireless network and follow these steps:
- Open up settings
- Locate the Mobile Data entry
- Tap the ON/OFF switch to disable
- Wait about 30 to 60 seconds
- Tap the ON/OFF switch to enable
That's it. Hopefully, you should
see data start appearing. If, however, that doesn't work, the next
choice isn't quite as quick -- but it's just as easy. What you have to
do is delete your Gmail account and re-add it. It sounds crazy, but
fortunately, this is all very much cloud-based, so you won't lose data.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Open up Settings
- Go to Accounts
- Locate and tap your Google Account
- Tap the menu button
- Tap Remove account
- Tap OK
Once it's removed, you have to
re-add the account. Just tap Add account, tap Google, and go through the
account wizard. Once the account is re-added, your sync problems should
go away.
That's it! Your syncing issues should be resolved.
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