From 914ed325021553e45727249bd312df912f8c5360 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steven Palmesano <3100993+spalmesano0@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2026 09:49:57 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Add How to manually sync an Android device guide --- .../how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md | 37 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+) create mode 100644 articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md diff --git a/articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md b/articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0bf7ec84ab1 --- /dev/null +++ b/articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# How to manually sync an Android device + +Android hosts sync data automatically when they change, but changes may not appear immediately due to Google rate limiting. + +There is a way to manually sync an Android device, which can be useful for testing purposes. + +## Sync policies + +1. Go to your Work Profile in **Settings**: + 1.1 Google devices: select your name at the top of **Settings**, then select your Work Profile. + 1.2 Samsung devices: select **Google**, then select your Work Profile. +2. Scroll to the bottom and select **Device Policy**. +3. Select the three dots in the upper right corner, then select **Sync policies**. + - The message at the top of the screen should change to "Synced now". + +## Developer options + +On some devices, you may need to enable Developer options first. + +1. Go to **Settings > About phone**, and select **Build number** seven times. + - A message will display during this period: "You are now _x_ steps away from being a developer." +2. Enter your PIN when prompted. + - After successfully authenticating, a message will appear: "You are now a developer!" + +To disable Developer options: + +1. Go to **Settings**: + - Google devices: select **System > Developer options**. + - Samsung devices: select **Developer options** at the bottom of Settings, under About phone. +2. At the top, select the toggle to turn off Developer options. + + + + + + + From 04037a0109b0166a73c587e17d4a70d1de86f0de Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steven Palmesano <3100993+spalmesano0@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2026 09:52:59 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Fix numbered list --- articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md b/articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md index 0bf7ec84ab1..b4193960f7a 100644 --- a/articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md +++ b/articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md @@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ There is a way to manually sync an Android device, which can be useful for testi ## Sync policies 1. Go to your Work Profile in **Settings**: - 1.1 Google devices: select your name at the top of **Settings**, then select your Work Profile. - 1.2 Samsung devices: select **Google**, then select your Work Profile. + 1. Google devices: select your name at the top of **Settings**, then select your Work Profile. + 2. Samsung devices: select **Google**, then select your Work Profile. 2. Scroll to the bottom and select **Device Policy**. 3. Select the three dots in the upper right corner, then select **Sync policies**. - The message at the top of the screen should change to "Synced now".