How do you sync iphone and ipad

Q: Why are my iPad and iPhone not syncing?

Make sure that youre signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all of your devices. Then, check that you turned on Contacts, Calendars, and Reminders in your iCloud settings. Check the date and time settings on your device to make sure theyre correct for your current location.

You can sync your Google Contacts to a phone, tablet, and computer. When you change a contact, that contact will change everywhere.

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Contacts aren't syncing
When you sync
Related resources
Sync your iPhone and iPad using iCloud
Check your iCloud storage
How to get more iCloud storage
Choose apps to sync
Turn on Automatic Downloads
How do you link your iPad and iPhone?
Why are my iPad and iPhone not syncing?
Do you have to sync your iPhone and iPad?

If you’re new to iPhone, learn how to sync Google Contacts to your phone.

On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
Tap Contacts. You might need to scroll down.
Tap Add account. If you've already synced a Google Account to your device, tap Accounts.
Tap Add account
Google.
Follow the instructions to sign in to your Google Account.
Choose which Google apps to sync with your device. You can update these settings at any time.
Tap Save.

To start syncing, open your iPhone or iPad's Contacts app.

If you have a work or school Google Account

To make sure you can view details like job titles or work addresses from a company directory, learn how to sync contacts on your work or school device.

Contacts aren't syncing

Make sure your Google Account is connected to your iPhone or iPad using SSL, the recommended secure connection.

Open your iPhone or iPad's Settings app.
Tap Contacts
Accounts.
Tap your Google Account.
Switch "Contacts" on.
Tap Account
Advanced.
Switch "Use SSL" on.
Tap Account
Done.
Try adding your account again.

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To save your info to your Google Account, turn on sync.

Important: Only turn on Chrome sync with devices that you own. If you use a public computer, use guest mode instead.

When you sync

You can find and update your synced info on all your devices, like bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings.
You can sign in automatically to Gmail, YouTube, Search, and other Google services. If you’re signed in before sync is turned on, you'll stay signed in.
If you change devices, like if you lose your phone or get a new laptop, you can get your synced info back.
If you turn on Web & App Activity, you can personalize your experience in other Google products with your Chrome history.
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Customize what you sync

When you turn on sync, all your profile information, like bookmarks, history, and passwords, automatically saves to your Google Account. You can find your Chrome info on all your devices.

If you don't want to sync everything, you can change what info to save.

Sign out & turn off sync

After you sign out and turn off sync, you can still find your bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings on your device.

To delete synced info from your Google Account:

On your iPhone or iPad, open the Chrome app .
Go to chrome.google.com/sync.
Scroll to Clear Data and tap it.

Sign out of Chrome
Get your bookmarks, history & other info across devices
Use Chrome with multiple profiles
Browse Chrome as a guest
Choose which Google features you use in Chrome

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August 22nd, 2022

Want to sync your iPad® and iPhone®so you have access to the same data and files on both devices? It's easy. We'll show you how.

At Asurion, we fix your tech and help you get the most out of it—whether you want to learn the best keyboard shortcuts for your iPhone or how to use AirDrop®. Follow these simple steps to sync your iPhone and iPad.

Sync your iPhone and iPad using iCloud

Every Apple® device has a secure, built-in storage system that allows you to back-up, access, and share your music, photos, contacts, and other data—anytime, anywhere. It's called iCloud®, and it connects to all your devices in the Apple ecosystem.

If you want to know how to set up iCloud, check out or guide. If both your devices are already on it, here's what to do next:

Check your iCloud storage

Before you sync, make sure storage is available on your iCloud account.

On your iPad or iPhone, go to Settings,and tap your name at the top.
Tap iCloud > Manage Storage.
You can see iCloud storage details on the graph at the top of the screen.

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How to get more iCloud storage

The free iCloud service comes with 5GB of storage. If you're running low, you can free up space by deleting data, or you can buy more storage by upgrading to iCloud+.

On your iPad or iPhone, go to Settings, and tap your name at the top.
Tap Manage Storage > Buy More Storage or Change Storage Plan.
Choose a plan and follow the on-screen instructions.

Choose apps to sync

If you're syncing your iPhone with your iPad, the next thing you need to do is sign in to iCloud on both devices and choose the apps you want to sync. You may need to download an app on your iPhone that is not already on your iPad and vice versa.

On your iPhone:

Go to Settings, and tap your name at the top.
Tap iCloud.
Under Apps Using iCloud, turn on every app you'd like to sync by tapping the switch.

On your iPad:

Go to Settings, and tap your name at the top.
Tap iCloud.
Under Apps Using iCloud, turn on every app you'd like to sync by tapping the switch.

If both devices are connected to the internet and you've signed in with the same iCloud settings and Apple ID, they'll stay connected once they're synced.

Turn on Automatic Downloads

Once you've synced those apps on your iPad and iPhone using iCloud, you can also turn on Automatic Downloads to sync other apps found in Settings, such as Music, Apps, Books & Audiobooks, and Updates. Follow these steps for both your iPhone and iPad:

Open Settings, and tap App Store (or iTunes & App Store.)
Under Automatic Downloads, you can turn on automatic app and app update downloads by tapping the switch for each setting.

After completing this step, any app you download on your iPhone or iPad will automatically appear on both devices.

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How do you link your iPad and iPhone?

Log in with the same Apple ID on both devices, connect the devices to the same WiFi network, turn on Bluetooth and Handoff. Handoff is easy to turn on. You go to 'Settings' and tap 'General' > 'Airplay and Handoff'. Turn on 'Handoff'.

Why are my iPad and iPhone not syncing?

Make sure that you're signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all of your devices. Then, check that you turned on Contacts, Calendars, and Reminders in your iCloud settings. Check the date and time settings on your device to make sure they're correct for your current location.

Do you have to sync your iPhone and iPad?

If you prefer not to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you don't have to. You can download items from the iTunes Store, the App Store, Apple Books, and other Apple services directly to your devices. You can also use iCloud to keep items up to date across your devices.