How to fix Google Contacts sync issue

Problem Phenomenon:

1. "Trouble syncing; waiting to try again"

2. "Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly."

Causes:

1. Abnormal network status

2. Google-related components are not updated to the latest version.

3. Incorrect date and time settings

Solution:

1. Manually sync your Google Account

• Open your phone’s Settings app.

• Tap User & accounts > Google Account that you need to sync automatically > Enable Contacts.

• If you have more than one account on your phone, tap the one you want to sync.

• Tap More > Sync now.

• If the Contacts of Google Account cannot sync automatically, please check your Network status, the update of Google and the update of the phone.

2. Remove and re-add your Google Account

3. Force sync your account

Option 1: Change date & time settings

• Manually change the date and time so that both are wrong.

• Go to Home page, then manually change the date and time so that both are right again.

• Turn on Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically.

Option 2: Force sync using Phone app