Nowadays almost every application processing precious data like contacts, photos, emails, messages etc. utilizes the feature of Auto-Sync. This feature was introduced to keep a backup to important data in case of data loss or device loss. Auto-Sync works on private servers hosted by app companies storing the data of logged in Users.
Auto-Sync enabled phones upload any sensitive or regarding important data instantaneously to the servers provided by respective apps. If we take an example of Gmail app on Android, whenever a new mail is received, it automatically syncs the phone to server and provides the email on phone.
Similarly Synced Whatsapp account automatically keeps uploading the messages received and sent to the their private server.
This is very beneficial in case of any accidental data loss, lost device or device theft. Users can simply logon to the servers using their accounts and retrieve back their lost data.
Well everything has a defect and Auto-Sync's defect is battery drainage. Auto-Sync works efficiently on data networks either on Wifi or cellular data. This in turn demands for more battery power. Auto-Sync is mostly set to validate after every 15 minutes interval. After every 15 minutes, Auto-Sync utilizes data to update the services.
This tutorial shows how can users enable or disable Auto-Sync feature on their Android Phone. Tutorial on changing the sync interval according to need is also included.
How to Disable Auto-Sync
1. Go to Settings from your app drawer or accessing the slide down menu.
2. Navigate to the Accounts bar. Go to the Accounts Section.
3. In the Accounts menu a list of available apps with Auto-Sync will be shown.
4. Choose the app whose Auto-Sync you want to turn off. Another menu will open displaying the accounts present in the selected app.
6. Select the account whose sync settings you want to modify.
7. It will then show the switch to enable/disable sync option for the particular account. Use it to turn off the auto sync for that account. Voila Done!
Sync options for Google accounts
For google accounts follow the same procedure. Google accounts are vast and upload tons of synced data in every form on their server. Thats why settings of Google Auto-Sync provides more options than other accounts. Simply select the required Google account and from there turn off the sync you want. For example if you don't want photos to be synced, you can simply turn it off with other features in on condition.
How to Change Auto-Sync time interval
To change the auto-sync interval which suits your device the best, follow the above tutorial up to step 4.
- Now instead of choosing the account name, choose the "Account Settings" present below the account names.
- A new menu will appear with the settings users can change.
- Go to the "General" settings menu. It will enlist the general settings related to the respective accounts.
Select the schedule from the given options which suits your data plan and battery requirements.
