Synchronization is a rather useful feature that every smartphone based on Android OS is equipped with. First of all, data exchange works in Google services – applications directly connected to the user’s account in the system. These include email messages, address book content, notes, calendar entries, games and much more. The active synchronization function allows you to access the same information simultaneously from different devices, be it a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop. True, this consumes traffic and battery power, which is not suitable for everyone.
Despite the many advantages and obvious benefits of data synchronization, sometimes users may need to disable it. For example, when there is a need to save battery power, because this function is very power-hungry. Deactivation of data sharing may apply to both your Google account and accounts in any other applications that support authorization. In all services and applications, this function works almost identically, and it can be turned on and off in the settings section.
Below we will look at how to disable the synchronization function using a Google account as an example. These instructions will also apply to any other account used on the smartphone.
It may be called "Accounts", "Other accounts", "Users and Accounts". Open it.
Note: On older versions of Android there is a general section directly in the settings "Accounts", which lists the connected accounts. In this case, there is no need to go anywhere.
As mentioned above, on older versions of Android it is present directly in the general list of settings.
Note: On some versions of Android, you can disable synchronization for all items at once. To do this, tap on the icon in the form of two circular arrows. Other possible options are a toggle switch in the upper right corner, an ellipsis there, a tear-off menu with an item "Synchronize", or the button below "More", clicking which opens a similar menu section. All these switches can also be switched to the inactive position.
You can do the same with the account of any other application used on your mobile device. Just find its name in the section "Accounts", open and deactivate all or some items.
Note: On some smartphones, you can disable data synchronization (only completely) from the curtain. To do this, you just need to lower it and tap on the button "Synchronization", turning it into an inactive state.
Sometimes users, in addition to the synchronization function, also need to disable data backup (backup). Once activated, this feature allows you to save the following information to cloud storage (Google Drive):
This data saving is necessary so that after a factory reset or when purchasing a new mobile device, you can restore basic information and digital content sufficient for comfortable use of the Android OS. If you do not need to create such a useful backup, do the following:
Many owners of Android devices can use them, but do not know their Google account information, email, or password. This is most typical for representatives of the older generation and inexperienced users who ordered service and first setup at the store where the device was purchased. The obvious disadvantage of this situation is the inability to use the same Google account on any other device. True, users who want to disable data synchronization are unlikely to be against it.
Due to the instability of the Android operating system, especially on smartphones in the budget and mid-budget segments, failures in its operation can sometimes result in a complete shutdown or even a reset to factory settings. Sometimes, after turning on, such devices require entering the credentials of a synchronized Google account, but for one of the reasons described above, the user does not know either the login or password. In this case, you also need to disable synchronization, albeit at a deeper level. Let's briefly look at possible solutions to this problem:
Once a new account is created, its data (email and password) will need to be entered when setting up the system for the first time. The old (synchronized) account can and should be deleted in the account settings.
Note: Some manufacturers (for example, Sony, Lenovo) recommend waiting 72 hours before linking a new account to your smartphone. According to them, this is necessary so that a complete reset and deletion of information about the old account is performed on Google servers. The explanation is dubious, but the anticipation itself sometimes really helps.
As you can understand from this article, there is nothing difficult about disabling synchronization on an Android smartphone. This can be done for one or several accounts at once; in addition, there is the possibility of selectively setting parameters. In other cases, when the inability to disable synchronization appeared after a failure or reset of the smartphone, and the data from the Google account is unknown, the problem, although much more complex, can still be fixed independently or with the help of specialists.
Many iPhone users are faced with the fact that their gadget itself begins to synchronize with iTunes without the owner’s knowledge. We decided that it would be relevant to tell you how to prevent your iPhone from starting automatic synchronization.
There are 2 ways to disable syncing in iTunes :
1. Disable auto synchronization of one iPhone.
2. Disable auto synchronization of all devices.
We will look at the first method using the example of an Apple iPhone:
1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a DOK cable and launch iTunes.
2. In the section " devices"choose ours" iPhone".
3. In the "tab" are common"uncheck the box" Open iTunes when iPhone is connected".
This way we will disable auto synchronization only for this device
Method number two is more practical if you have not only an iPhone, but also an iPod or iPad. In this way, you disable auto synchronization of absolutely any Apple device connected to your computer.
1. Launch iTunes. Go to settings" Edit - Settings"
2. Go to the Devices section, And check the box " Prevent iPod, iPhone and iPad from automatically syncing".
After the steps above, your phone will not automatically sync with iTunes.
It often happens that when connecting Apple technology to a computer, especially for users who are previously unfamiliar with it, iTunes constantly automatically opens and tries to synchronize everything and everyone becomes unpleasant.
It is worth saying that often the device is connected just to recharge, and the computer automatically minimizes the current task and opens iTunes, which is not always convenient.
How disable automatic opening and syncing of iTunes when connecting an iPhone or iPad, read below.
In general, synchronizing everything constantly and as often as possible is one of the features of the Apple infrastructure. But in our opinion, this is a rather controversial thing, not everyone needs it so often, and many generally despise Apple for the need to perform all actions through iTunes. The problem of synchronization is especially relevant if you have more than one device, but for example, several members of your family also synchronize with your computer - this is where the chaos begins.
This item will be relevant for most - disabling synchronization of one of your devices. iTunes will not open automatically when you connect your iPhone or other device and will not sync, so nothing will happen either. For this:
1. Connect your gadget to your computer and wait for this annoying program to open.
2. Then select your device in the list at the top left - the device page and basic information about it will open.
3. Scroll down to the “Settings” subsection and you will see a list of what and how should be synchronized in relation to this particular gadget of yours. Uncheck the box " Sync automatically if iPhone is connected".
Option " Sync with this iPhone via Wi-Fi"We recommend leaving it turned on, since it is only relevant when you are working in iTunes yourself and does not irritate you by minimizing current programs, and sometimes making backups is still useful.
By the way, if you do not want to synchronize your entire media library with your gadget, we also recommend checking the " Sync only tagged songs and videos", this way you can choose which albums and tracks you want to download to your iPhone without taking up a lot of precious space on your device.
If you don’t want not only your phone to not synchronize with iTunes, but also all other connected Apple devices, disable synchronization completely in the settings. For this:
1. In the iTunes menu, open the "Settings" item and go to the "Devices" tab.
2. Check the box below " Prevent iPod, iPhone, and iPad from automatically syncing" and confirm the action by pressing the "OK" or "Save" button.
Ready. iTunes will no longer open every time you connect a gadget and sync all your content.
I ran into a problem with my wife's calls being displayed, and my wife's calls being displayed on my iPhone. Everything under one ID, Family access. I can't figure out how to turn off synchronization.
- Rafael
Hello Rafael.
First, you need to understand Family Sharing. This feature is designed specifically to avoid using the same Apple ID on different devices, but instead to easily share purchases and pay for content among family members.
1. Go to Settings – Apple ID – Set up Family Sharing.
2. Select Get started and indicate the method of payment for purchases.
3. Now in the section Family members You can add up to six Apple ID accounts.
Of course, your wife, children and other users will have to create a new Apple ID. This way, no information about calls, contacts and other data will migrate between devices.
If you decide to stay with one Apple ID
You don't have to set up family sharing and simply turn off synchronization between devices.
1. Go to Settings – Phone – Calls on other devices and disable the item Allow calls.
2. After that, open the section Apple ID - iCloud and turn off iCloud Drive.
With the switch turned on, apps on iPhone can sync data across devices via the cloud. For third-party applications, you can disable synchronization in the settings, and standard ones will always sync when iCloud Drive is turned on.
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Data synchronization allows you to save photos, contacts, make calls on your computer, pair with the cloud, even synchronize with Google.
Thanks to this, all the necessary data can be stored not only on the mobile device. You have two options: one is iTunes on your computer and the other is iCloud in the cloud.
This is certainly not bad, but in our case you have to pay for everything in data packages and battery charge.
If you decide to sacrifice synchronization, then disabling it won’t require any special resourcefulness.
All you need to do is connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable. In general, iTunes is used to sync music, photos, videos, apps, games and many other data.
To disable photo synchronization (disabling photos and contacts is the most frequently asked question), follow the instructions below (see photo above).
In addition, in “Settings” on the left side of iTunes you will find other useful tabs where you can selectively disable synchronization:
To do this, click the content type in the list under Settings, and then remove the Sync checkbox. If this field is already selected, leave it as is.
Earlier I mentioned two methods for synchronizing data. The other is iCloud. It runs directly on the device and runs in the background.
iCloud is a service that allows you to store data in the cloud and synchronize it between computers with OS X and devices with iOS - for example, an iPhone and an iPad.
All you need to do is sign into your Apple ID on your device and disable this service.
To disable synchronization on your iPhone, you must prevent data from being sent to iCloud. To do this, go to iCloud and mark what data you do not want to send to the cloud.
Also there (almost at the bottom) you will find the backup function - you can also disable it by dragging the slider.
In addition, there you will find the “Find my iPhone” service, which, despite the name, in addition to the iPhone itself, also allows you to indicate the location of other iOS and Mac devices based on WiFi network data.
Tune Blocker is a small, inexpensive device (a piece of cable with a switch) that allows you to disable or enable synchronization of your iPhone with iTunes.
If you belong to the group of people who avoid connecting their iPhone to a computer simply because they don't want to put it through a lengthy synchronization process, then you can equip it with a Tune blocker.
Depending on what position you move the switch to, the device may disable synchronization.
It also works with iPod/iPhone power adapters - you just need to connect one cable. Good luck.
