What is SINC (synchronization), what is it for and how to deactivate it on Android

Synchronization or “Sync” is a process that matches or matches information in multiple places. For example, the contacts or files in your Google account and on your Android device. Or Evernote notes on your PC and cell phone.

Thanks to the synchronization, the new emails are also downloaded from the server to the cell phone so that you are notified about them. Or the contacts you add to WhatsApp on WhatsApp Web are updated.

How to disable syncing on Android

Synchronization is an automatic process that runs permanently in the background. It is usually inconvenient to disable it, although doing so could slightly reduce battery consumption and can help you save mobile data.

To disable synchronization in Android simply use the shortcut in the quick settings. This will disable synchronization in all applications that perform this process.

If you only want to disable syncing for a particular app, go to Settings> Accounts. Some applications also have their own sync “switch” in their settings. Another way to obtain the same result is to block the internet to the application.

In case you don’t see fit to disable syncing, some apps like Evernote offer the option to set a longer sync interval, something that can also help reduce battery and data usage.

conclusion

SINC or synchronization is an important process on your Android device to be notified of new emails or reflect changes in apps that you also use on other devices. Although disabling it might reduce battery consumption or data usage a bit, if you’re not too concerned about this, it might not be worth disabling it.