5 Ways to Fix Gmail Won’t Stop Syncing on Android

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Common Fixes to Try

Fix 1: Disable and Re-Enable Gmail Sync

Halting and re-enabling Gmail sync under your Google account settings resolves its infinite sync glitch on Android.

Step 1:Open your Google account settings under deviceSettings>Accounts>Google.

Step 2:TapAccount sync. Now, disable and re-enable theGmailtoggle.

Fix 2: Reduce Days of Email to Sync

If you’re bombarded with emails every day, Gmail might take an eternity to sync all previously received emails in the past days on your Android phone. Reducing its default thirty-day sync limit should resolve the issue.

Step 1:Tap thehamburger menuin the top-left, pressSettings, and select yourGoogleaccount.

Step 2:Locate and tapDays of emails to syncunder Data usage and set it to your desired lower value (take 4 for instance).

Fix 3: Check Sufficient Phone Storage

Insufficient device storage is a common culprit behind Gmail won’t stop syncing issue on Android. Open deviceSettings> tapStorageand verify if you have ample free space. Further,clearing Android RAMshould fix the Gmail app freezing and sync issues.

Fix 4: Clear All Gmail Data Manually

Clearing all the Gmail app data is a nifty solution toremove obsolete cacheand corrupt files, creating infinite mail sync issues on Android.

Long-press theGmail iconto openApp info> tapStorage and cache> tapClear storageandClear cachebuttons. Once cleared, open Gmail and login with your credentials.

Fix 5: Enable Background Activity for Gmail

Providing Gmail with background activity permissions allows it to sync data from Google servers accurately, even when it is running in the background.

Step 1:Open Gmail app settings, tapMobile data and Wi-Fi, and enableBackground dataunder the App settings section.

Step 2:Additionally, enableUnrestricted data usageto allow background activity on Data Saver mode.

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Last updated on 16 April, 2024

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