5 Quick Steps to Sync Contacts to Gmail With Android

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

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It's an app that is likely shaped like a gear (⚙️) or one that contains a set of sliders.
It's under the "Personal" section of the menu.

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The accounts are listed alphabetically.
It will turn bluish-green. Now your Gmail contacts will sync with your Android contacts.
These include Calendar, Photos, and Music.

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What should I do if I want to format my phone, but I fear losing my contacts?

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Back up all of your contacts to your Google account, and check contacts.google.com to make sure they are all there.

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How do I sync contacts to Gmail with a first generation Moto E?

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Contacts > Options (the three dots on the top right side of the screen) > Accounts > Add account. That's it! Just sign in and follow the steps to sync.

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What do I do if my Android stops receiving Gmail?

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Assuming you have a connection (data or WiFi), try refreshing the account. If that doesn't work, the first step would be to log out of your Gmail account and log back in. If that still doesn't work, try downloading the Gmail app from the play store and log in via the app. If you can log into the app, that will tell you it's not an account issue but something to do with a setting on the phone. If you can't log into the app either, contact Gmail support.

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