4 Ways to Fix Contacts App Not Syncing on Samsung Galaxy Phones

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Common Fixes

Fix 1: Turn On Auto Sync

Enabling auto sync for contacts on your Samsung account automatically refreshes data to show it in the Samsung Contacts app.

Step 1:Open the Settings app, tapAccounts and backup, and pressManage accounts.

Step 2:Toggle onAuto sync dataat the bottom, tapSamsung account, and pressSync accountto enable it forContacts.

Fix 2: Verify Permissions for the Contacts App

Samsung Contacts app may fail to show orsync your contactsif it lacks the necessary permissions. Utilize the following steps to check and enable it:

Step 1:Long-press the Contacts app icon, tap the‘i’button, and pressPermissions.

Step 2:TapContactsand set the access toAllow.

Fix 3: Switch the Contacts View

If you’ve previously configured the Contacts app to display contacts from only one account, it may mislead you into thinking the app isn’t syncing accurately.

To fix it, tap the hamburger menu at the top-left corner to displayAll contacts.

Fix 4: Clear the Contacts App Cache

Accumulation of obsolete cache files can often corrupt or prevent the Samsung Contacts app from syncing data. Clearing the existing cache data should fix it.

Step 1:Long-press the Contacts app icon, tap the‘i’button, and pressStorage.

Step 2:TapClear Cacheto delete the Contacts app cache files.

If the issue keeps recurring, switch toGoogle Contacts on your Samsung Galaxy phone.

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Last updated on 04 April, 2024

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