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# 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. 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".

## 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.

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