What I Do When Gmail Is Not Syncing?

If Gmail is experiencing issues in synchronizing the mobile app to accounts on Gmail accounts, then you could not be able to complete basic email tasks, send emails and receive them, as well as open or read emails. The issue with sync can also make apps run slower. For things to function just as they should, you need to re-sync with your Gmail account.

Causes of Gmail Not Syncing

A mobile application may cease to sync when an anomaly in data transfer triggers an error behind the scenes that blocks the app from functioning until the error is cleared. If the error isn't cleared by itself, it will stop working and not work in the way you expect it to.

The most common causes of errors in transfer are the unexpected failures of network connectivity or to timeouts due to the transfer or receipt of large chunks.

How to Fix Android Gmail Not Syncing

The most frequently cited reason for issues with synchronization problems in Gmail is that it is between the primary Gmail account as well as the Android application.

Take these steps in order to connect Gmail to the device you use for Android device

  1. Perform a manual sync:- Start the Gmail application by swiping from top towards the bottom.
  2. Automated sync is enabled:- If you do not want to manually sync You can set this up by changing the settings. Start Gmail, open the Gmail app, then tap the Menu (the 3-bar symbol) and then select Settings. Select your account's name. In the section Data usage choose to check the Sync Gmail option.
  3. Check that your device is connected to the internet:- Check that the device is connected to the internet or that mobile data is on to sync with the Gmail application.
  4. Make sure you have a password:- Log into Gmail. If you encounter an error message about your password, it could be the reason the application isn't sync-ing correctly. Make sure you change your Gmail username on both of your devices.
  5. Update the application:- Downloading the most recent version of the Gmail application could fix Gmail sync issues. Visit the Gmail App on the Play Store; if you see Update next to Gmail click it. If you get Open this means you're running the most current version.
  6. Clean Gmail app data as well as stored Gmail files:- Cleaning out storage can solve problems using applications.
  7. Start your Settings app:-. Tap Notifications and Apps or, if you are using earlier versions of Android you can tap Apps. Tap the Gmail application. Tap Storage and cache. Select Clear Storage and then confirm the move.
  8. Make sure to restart the Android device:- Sometimes, a simple restart is all it is needed to get a tablet or smartphone working correctly.