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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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Open your device's Settings. It's an app that is likely shaped like a gear (⚙️) or one that contains a set of sliders. -
Scroll down and tap Accounts . It's under the "Personal" section of the menu.Advertisement -
Tap Google . The accounts are listed alphabetically. -
Slide the "Contacts" button to the "On" (right) position. It will turn bluish-green. Now your Gmail contacts will sync with your Android contacts. -
Click on the other Google options that you want to sync. These include Calendar, Photos, and Music.
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QuestionWhat should I do if I want to format my phone, but I fear losing my contacts?Community AnswerBack 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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QuestionHow do I sync contacts to Gmail with a first generation Moto E?Community AnswerContacts > 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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QuestionWhat do I do if my Android stops receiving Gmail?Community AnswerAssuming 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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- Turn on constant sync in order to continually sync newly-added contacts.Thanks
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Warnings
- If you have a limited data plan, when possible, sync contacts over Wi-Fi.Thanks
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1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Accounts
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3. Tap Google
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4. Slide the "Contacts" button to the "On" position.
5. Review other sync options.
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