Sync settings for google account - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I recently got a HTC One X and noticed that there was an error syncing with my google account. When I checked it out, my "Sync Internet" is failing. Then I remembered that on my Logitech Revue with Honeycomb had the same issue.
What exactly is "Sync Internet" and how come it is failing on more than one device? Is there a way to fix this?

anyone?

I think that its just trying to sync your browser (bookmarks, etc.).
As for fixing it - I don't have any terribly deep insight. Try disabling it and re-enabling it. Do you need your browser settings synced?

I don't need it synced but since the error happened across two different devices, i wanted to know what it could be

I am afraid I don’t trust any web storage space. I prefer to some Android PC Managers such as AirDroid. Or another one Moborobo, it has the backup and restore feature. Both are free! Worth of try!

dominican2589 said:
I recently got a HTC One X and noticed that there was an error syncing with my google account. When I checked it out, my "Sync Internet" is failing. Then I remembered that on my Logitech Revue with Honeycomb had the same issue.
What exactly is "Sync Internet" and how come it is failing on more than one device? Is there a way to fix this?
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Maybe u can try delete the sync Gmail then restart phone and login ur Gmail again
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kzflame said:
Maybe u can try delete the sync Gmail then restart phone and login ur Gmail again
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hi manage to find solution for this? i have re flash my rom just want to correct the problem but it still not working. perhaps is there any log that we can check why it is not connecting?

Same problem here. After reflashing my phone yesterday (due to slowdowns and hanging apps) I noticed that sync of Google account is constantly failing. The reason is sync of Internet. No specific error is reported, other items are synced OK. I have Samsung Galaxy S II 4.0.3 ICS. Before it was OK.

dominican2589 said:
I recently got a HTC One X and noticed that there was an error syncing with my google account. When I checked it out, my "Sync Internet" is failing. Then I remembered that on my Logitech Revue with Honeycomb had the same issue.
What exactly is "Sync Internet" and how come it is failing on more than one device? Is there a way to fix this?
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its the sync settings in chrome!
In google chrome settings via a computer, There is a hyperlink to google dashboard. Go there and down to Chrome Sync, Reset and delete chrome data. Then in Chrome settings reset sync and do NOT set it to "encrypt all data" just use the fist option "encrypt with password",
Problem fixed.

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[Q] "Sync Internet" - Google account settings

I've setup my Google account on my SGS3 and all is working fine except for that one thing.
Not sure why, but under the Accounts and Sync settings for my Google account, I have an error when it comes to "Sync Internet"
Any ideas on how to get this working?
Anything?
I guess its got something to do with the software. I has happened on many Samsung phones.
BTW I don't have a s3.
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I had the .GS before that. That option was not available to sync. Not sure what it does but it's not working
nadram said:
I've setup my Google account on my SGS3 and all is working fine except for that one thing.
Not sure why, but under the Accounts and Sync settings for my Google account, I have an error when it comes to "Sync Internet"
Any ideas on how to get this working?
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another workaround would be to delete the associated gmail/google account from settings > accounts & sync.
then launch play store again and it should prompt u for an account but if you have existing other gmail/google account in there. in play store, press menu then > accounts then > new account and input the previous account credential.
hope this helps as it works for me.
Thanks but it didn't work... thinking maybe it's something in my Google Account page. I'll have a look at the settings
Do you guys have the app "Chrome Beta" installed. If not, download those then see if this works.
Didn't help...
sync internet
I have had the same problem on my sensation with all roms i have used. sync internet always has the problem. you can remove the account and start again but I noticed that the sync internet will only work when you first log back into your google account then it will "experience problems" again. What is sync internet? yes done a google search but no clear answer. found something that says it is for bookmarks, but that sounds iffy.
the solution is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1691462
Damn...
I searched and couldn't find anything. I'll give it a shot later. At the office now.
Thanks though
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Worked perfectly. Thank you
SOLVED!! GS3 & Google Acct now properly synced!
nadram said:
I've setup my Google account on my SGS3 and all is working fine except for that one thing.
Not sure why, but under the Accounts and Sync settings for my Google account, I have an error when it comes to "Sync Internet"
Any ideas on how to get this working?
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ahhl said:
the solution is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1691462
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SOLVED!! Thank you for asking the question for me nadram :good: and thanks for pointing to the solution ahhl :good:
GS3 and Google Account now properly syncing! XDA Once Again!
google account sync reset adds 'Sync Chrome'
Using the linked to solution (go to Google dashboard and reset sync data) worked Somewhat. An extra item in the list to sync appeared, 'Sync Chrome'. Which works.
But 'Sync Internet' still does not work.
Any hints on that?

[Q] Sttngs> Accnts & Sync> Google> Sync Internet!

It isn't syncing and has never synced since I got the EVO LTE.
Whats up with this?
I want my bookmarks from Chrome =(
Does anyone have theirs syncing?
Also, I am meaning for Stock HTC browser (not Chrome beta)
I followed these instructions at the bottom of the page, but still not syncing.
http://www.htc.com/help/www/howto_iframe.aspx?id=141737&type=1&p_id=440
typhoonikan said:
It isn't syncing and has never synced since I got the EVO LTE.
Whats up with this?
I want my bookmarks from Chrome =(
Does anyone have theirs syncing?
Also, I am meaning for Stock HTC browser (not Chrome beta)
I followed these instructions at the bottom of the page, but still not syncing.
http://www.htc.com/help/www/howto_iframe.aspx?id=141737&type=1&p_id=440
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I had this problem too I had to clear my chrome sync data on my Google account clear the data on the Internet app and then sign in and out of chrome. Make sure you are only encrypting your passwords in chrome.
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I will try this. Thanks for the suggestion
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Oh fantastic!
It worked.
For anyone else who stumbles across this thread, what I did was...
In google chrome settings via a computer, There is a hyperlink to google dashboard. Go there and down to Chrome Sync, I reset and deleted chrome data. (Don't worry, it doesn't delete your bookmarks, picasa, or gmail). Then it reset Chrome so that it was not "encrypt all data" and instead is now "encrypt with password", like you said.
Problem fixed.
Thank you so much!
Is it possible to sync both my personal laptop and work PC to chrome? I have my laptop syncing to my primary gmail account and my work PC to my secondary gmail. Can I sync both computers to the same gmail and maintain separate, unique settings for each?
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browning said:
Is it possible to sync both my personal laptop and work PC to chrome? I have my laptop syncing to my primary gmail account and my work PC to my secondary gmail. Can I sync both computers to the same gmail and maintain separate, unique settings for each?
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In chrome settings, disable syncing to whichever account you want to let go. Then sign back in with the correct account.
Then, under the syncing options, you can chose what exactly to sync; Browsing history, extensions, bookmarks, etc.
So, yes.
typhoonikan said:
In chrome settings, disable syncing to whichever account you want to let go. Then sign back in with the correct account.
Then, under the syncing options, you can chose what exactly to sync; Browsing history, extensions, bookmarks, etc.
So, yes.
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If I am understanding correctly, I can sign into both machines using a single email (gmail account) and they will both stay synced separately? Just want to make sure I'm retaining all of my synced settings for both machines. Thanks for the clarification.
What I don't like about this is that it merges all bookmarks and items in the bookmark bar. I wish it would keep them separate by device. Not practical with the work computer...
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Worked perfectly. Thank you.
fixed finally
On my sensation it seems that "reset Chrome so that it was not "encrypt all data" and instead is now "encrypt password" is what repaired my "internet sync" problem.
Thank you!
typhoonikan said:
Oh fantastic!
It worked.
For anyone else who stumbles across this thread, what I did was...
In google chrome settings via a computer, There is a hyperlink to google dashboard. Go there and down to Chrome Sync, I reset and deleted chrome data. (Don't worry, it doesn't delete your bookmarks, picasa, or gmail). Then it reset Chrome so that it was not "encrypt all data" and instead is now "encrypt with password", like you said.
Problem fixed.
Thank you so much!
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internet sync not working on galaxy 3
mchstream said:
On my sensation it seems that "reset Chrome so that it was not "encrypt all data" and instead is now "encrypt password" is what repaired my "internet sync" problem.
Thank you!
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This worked for me too! I previously had had chrome. Had to get a new galaxy 3. I redownloaded chrome on the new phone and deleted sync data from my desktop then signed back in to chrome on desktop as well . Went back to my phone and hit sync internet and it worked.
I've had the same problem on my SGS3 so I decided to look it up on here. The fix is fine and all, but what exactly does syncing "Internet" do anyway?
Android and Desktop Chrome Sync
I know this is a little old, but I found this thread after having sync problems as well. So I thought I'd post the fix.
I assume you are using chrome on both devices.
you can have encryption on everything and still sync across devices, but you have to have the encryption set the same on both, and use either the passphrase or the google account option, but again it must be the same on both (all?) devices.
I failed to change the setting on my phone when on my desktop browser I reset syncing to encrypt everything, not just passwords.
On your chrome browser for android go into "settings" then tap account name at top then "sync" then "encryption" then match whatever you did on the desktop, and everything should work again.
there's really no reason not to encrypt everything IMHO
browning said:
What I don't like about this is that it merges all bookmarks and items in the bookmark bar. I wish it would keep them separate by device. Not practical with the work computer...
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Tell your work computer not to sync certain things. like bookmarks. It's how I have mine set up. I sync everything except bookmarks and extensions
Swyped on my EVO LTE
I still want to know what syncing "Internet" actually does.
Had this problem on both my GS2 and my HTC ONE.
Only thing that worked was going to "Google Dashboard" from your computer web browser
Find "Chrome Sync", and click on "Stop sync and delete data from Google"
Refresh your Internet Sync on your Android.
kendellrt said:
I've had the same problem on my SGS3 so I decided to look it up on here. The fix is fine and all, but what exactly does syncing "Internet" do anyway?
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its syncs your favorites and passwords across your PCs, I was unable to get my favorites on the stock browser on Android because of the same sync error mentioned here...thanks for fixing my issue
Is that only for the default browser?
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kendellrt said:
Is that only for the default browser?
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I only use the stock browser, so I wouldn't know, but any browser that syncs with your google account will have the same issue.
for me the issue is slightly different.
my google account bookmarks syncs well on chrome pc and chrome and chrome beta on my android devices (2tabs and phone)...
but it doesn't work for stock browser on any of them. stock browser doesn't sync with server from a month.
already tried to reset data on server...and tried to disactivate and restart syncing on each device. nothing worked.
i set to encrypt only passwords..
help :angel:

[Q] Receiving "Sync is currently experiencing problems"

Hi guys,
I just noticed recently that my DNA is giving me this error under accounts and sync. It seems like this may be a wide spread issue for all types of Android phones, but I was wondering if anyone else was seeing this. The strange this is that it looks like everything is synced properly, and even when I drill down into the actual items that are syncing, there are no errors. I'm not sure if it is the rom that I am on (UKB), but I would really like to clear it up if possible. I have tried deleting the data in Apps for the various items listed, but this does not seem to help. I even booted into recovery and cleared the cache, to no avail.
Thanks guys,
Steve
Alright, I just did a full wipe, installed UKB 1.3 with Cubed stock kernel, and I am still getting that sync error. Is anyone else seeing this?
I have had this issue on CODIS, UKB and the battery plus ROM
It syncs everything fine, but it does show a red sync icon and say its experiencing problems. I've just learned to deal with it as everything still works fine.
--removing and re-adding my google account does nothing
--unchecking each option (calendar, contacts, gmail etc.) one by one to see if a particular causes the problem,...does nothing to help
Just wanted to letyou know you are not the only one with the issue.
I'm having the issue where the gmail app syncs fine but if I read/delete emails and go back to my computer, all the changes I did on my phone didn't sync with my computer browser. Anyone know how to fix that?
wils01 said:
I'm having the issue where the gmail app syncs fine but if I read/delete emails and go back to my computer, all the changes I did on my phone didn't sync with my computer browser. Anyone know how to fix that?
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I had that issue. Uninstalling and reinstalling gmail app from the market fixed it for me.
-HTC Droid DNA-
Ah, thanks for the replies guys. At least I'm not the only one . At least it's not in your face screaming at you, so I can learn to ignore it.
I'm having the sync issues myself, and I'm even on full stock ROM. Just wanted to let you know. My account is on two-step authentication - are other people also using two-step? Common denominator?
bruderbell said:
I'm having the sync issues myself, and I'm even on full stock ROM. Just wanted to let you know. My account is on two-step authentication - are other people also using two-step? Common denominator?
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I believe that is the problem. I had an error in Google Internet sync. I fixed it by going to Google dashboard on my computer and clicking "Websites authorized to access the account." Go down to Application Specific Passwords.
Install the Google Authenticator on the DNA. Then register it by generating a new application specific 12 digit password. The Authenticator app will then generate the six digit codes you'll need when asked to be able to sync your bookmarks in the browser or sign in the Google search homepage. Anyway it worked for me.
For me it was Facebook calendar that couldn't sync. I unchecked it and the error went away. It looks like it can be any part of any of your accounts that will trigger that message. If you go into each one, it will show which one is having the problem.

[Q] contacts issues

ok i got a weird issue happening
i have 568 contacts synced through google/gmail
the contacts are not staying synced i have saved contacts numerous times for people i talk to on a daily basis....the same number numerous times even.
but other contacts that i don't use have stayed synced with no problems
i have actually saves the same contact under different names many times and still have them not sync.
i have checked all of my sync settings and have them syncing correctly
i have the following sync systems setup
verizon backup assistant
exchange (through work)
facebook
3 google accounts (oddly the internet portion for one account does not sync )
htc
instigram
twitter
and yahoo
i cant seem to figure this one out does anyone else have this issue ?
rexxxlo said:
3 google accounts (oddly the internet portion for one account does not sync )
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This point here kind of confuses me. Have you checked/enabled "internet" syncing for this account? i assume you know where you could selectively turn off and on syncing different items for an account. how did you conclude that internet does not sync for one account?
Syncing is been the basics of smartphones and i don't expect this to be a bug somewhere.
If you have got the time, i would suggest a system reset.
Just for clarification, are you saving numbers and it is not syncing back to your Google account? I had this problem when I first got this phone since I am used to AOSP Roms. I noticed that I did not change my "Contact Type" to my Google account when saving new contacts. The default saves to your phone if you do not select another account. I am not sure if this is the issue you are experiencing. Good luck.
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pradeepvizz said:
This point here kind of confuses me. Have you checked/enabled "internet" syncing for this account? i assume you know where you could selectively turn off and on syncing different items for an account. how did you conclude that internet does not sync for one account?
Syncing is been the basics of smartphones and i don't expect this to be a bug somewhere.
If you have got the time, i would suggest a system reset.
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Yes that's right in the area where you can selectively choose what to sync the only thing that's ever an error is the internet for one account that says" sync is experiencing troubles please try again later "
I'll try a reset tonight and see what happens ....
mtran13 said:
Just for clarification, are you saving numbers and it is not syncing back to your Google account? I had this problem when I first got this phone since I am used to AOSP Roms. I noticed that I did not change my "Contact Type" to my Google account when saving new contacts. The default saves to your phone if you do not select another account. I am not sure if this is the issue you are experiencing. Good luck.
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When you say your contact type do you mean yours or the contact tyour saving?
I'll have to dig through the settings a bit more.
rexxxlo said:
Yes that's right in the area where you can selectively choose what to sync the only thing that's ever an error is the internet for one account that says" sync is experiencing troubles please try again later "
I'll try a reset tonight and see what happens ....
When you say your contact type do you mean yours or the contact tyour saving?
I'll have to dig through the settings a bit more.
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When you create a new contact it has a box that says "Contact Type". If you do not change it to Google, it will default to be saved on your phone only. That is all I can think of if you are saving a contact and it is not syncing. Unless it is a syncing problem throughout your phone.
mtran13 said:
When you create a new contact it has a box that says "Contact Type". If you do not change it to Google, it will default to be saved on your phone only. That is all I can think of if you are saving a contact and it is not syncing. Unless it is a syncing problem throughout your phone.
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i never noticed what that has said ill have to check
thanks
rexxxlo said:
i never noticed what that has said ill have to check
thanks
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In address book you can also chose to only display Google contacts or any combination of all your sources.
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Google Sync...

I can sync all items but my contacts. I get an error message saying that sync is experiencing problems.
Anyone?
capg2000 said:
I can sync all items but my contacts. I get an error message saying that sync is experiencing problems.
Anyone?
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Same
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Never had this problem on my v10 but my lg motion 4g from a few years ago had that happen all the time. There might still be an app called contact sync fix on gplay.. That's what I had to use way back when.
capg2000 said:
I can sync all items but my contacts. I get an error message saying that sync is experiencing problems.
Anyone?
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Maybe a coincidence, but I just happened to notice the same thing. I have two Google accounts attached, only one has contacts set to sync, and it's showing an error. Interesting thing is that is says 'Last successful sync 1/23/16' so it would seem that (at least for me) this has been going on for a while.
Post Script - Instead of trying to figure out why this was happening, I did the standard prescribed solution - disable contacts sync, clear contact data and cache, enable contacts sync; seems to be OK now.

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