Google started pushing a brand new change to the system update yesterday, and although the changelog contained various changes, the one that caught my attention was the change regarding how contact syncing works. After the update, if you turn off the sync, all your contacts will disappear until you turn it on again. So, if you are wondering how to sync contacts on Android to prevent this from happening, this guide is for you.

Now, if you are someone like me who always keeps the sync on because it is just more convenient, then you do not need this guide. However, a lot of people prefer turning it off for one reason or another. So, if you are wondering how to sync contacts on Android, here is how you can do it without any issues.

Sync Contacts on Android to prevent them from vanishing

Now, before we begin, here are two things that you must keep in mind. If you turn the syncing off, Google won't delete your contacts. They would simply not show up in the dialer. Secondly, the process to turn the sync off is different for different phone manufacturers. If you are on any phone other than Samsung, I would suggest going to Settings and searching for Accounts, which will guide you where you have to go.

With that said, let's look at how to sync contacts on Android, shall we?

Step 1:On your phone, go toSettings.

Step 2:Scroll down all the way toAccounts and backup.

Step 3:Now tap onManage accounts.

Step 4:Tap on the email address (the one that has your contacts stored).

Step 5:TapSync account.

Step 6: Make sure the toggle forContactsis turned on.

That's it. Following this guide, you have successfully managed to sync all your accounts, and you will not have to face any issues where they disappear from your contact list. I would advise that you let this setting be because it does not really drain the battery and works quietly in the background, syncing all the information that you allow it to sync.