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Here’s how to Sync Google account on Android, Samsung Galaxy, OnePlus, and other devices. By default, turn on Gmail sync on your Android devices. This email sync will automatically back up your phone’s data like contacts, docs, Drive, calendar, Google News, etc. You don’t need to back up your phone when syncing your Google account. It will consume your phone battery in the background while taking a backup. Let’s see how to enable or disable Gmail sync on Android and Samsung devices.

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How To Turn On Gmail Sync Android 13, Andorid 12, and Android 11

Follow the below-given different methods to sync your Google account.

How to Sync Google Account on Android

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Passwords & Accounts.

Step 3: Tap on your Gmail account.

Step 4: Tap Account Sync.

Step 5: Toggle on the button you want to sync data or Tap Three vertical dots at the top right corner > Sync now (Sync all enabled data).

How to Stop Gmail from Syncing using Gmail App

Step 1: Open the Gmail app.

Step 2: Tap Three horizontal lines at the top left corner.

Step 3: Tap Settings at the end.

Step 4: Tap on your Google account.

Step 5: Scroll down and uncheck the box Sync Gmail in the data usage section.

This pop-up message view: Turn sync Gmail off?

Step 6: Tap OK to unsync your Google account.

You can set the mail days to sync automatically to your Google Sync account.

Alternative: Gmail app > Three horizontal lines at the top left corner > Settings > Three vertical dots at the top right corner > Manage accounts > Gmail account > Account sync > Toggle off Button.

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How to Enable or Disable Google Apps Sync on Android 13, Android 12, Android 11

Settings > Passwords & accounts > Toggle Automatically sync app data on/off.

How do I Sync my Email on Android 10 and Android 9 (Pie)

You can enable or disable Gmail Sync on Android 10 and 9 Pie using the below-given settings.

Step 1: Go to Settings on your Android phone.

Step 2: Tap Accounts.

Step 3: Tap your Email account name. You can sync Gmail, Contacts, Calendars, Docs, Drive, Chrome, Google News, and more.

Step 4: Toggle on or off if you want to sync data from a list.

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For Android 5.1.2 (Lollipop) and Android 6.1 (Marshmallow)

Step 1: Open the Gmail app on your Android  device

Step 2: Tap on Three horizontal lines from the top left corner.

Step 3: Scroll down until you see Settings and tap on it.

Step 4: Tap on your Gmail account id.

By default, turn on Gmail sync Android device.

But some of the devices disabled sync Gmail.

Step 5: Under the Data Usage section, check the box Sync Gmail on your Android phone or tablet.

You can set the mail days to sync on your Gmail account or PC. Using Gmail sync on your Android phone or tablet, you can easily sync email if lost accidentally.

Above, you can see the steps to enable/turn on Gmail sync on Android devices. If you have any questions regarding the above steps, please let us know in the comment box below. Share this article on your social network.

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Here’s how to clear history in Chrome browser for Android, iPhone, and desktop. Google Chrome history includes your daily search sites, visited pages, downloaded files, cookies from a website, saved passwords, etc. You can clear browsing data at once or delete individuals from your device. Deleting search history from a device will remove it from all your synced devices. Let’s see the steps to delete search history on your Google Chrome browser.

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How to Clear Search History on Chrome 2023

You can clear your browsing history on Chrome on your Android device using the below-given settings.

Clear History in Chrome on your Android (Android 13, Android 12, and Android 11)

Step 1: Open the Chrome browser on your latest Android devices.

Step 2: Tap Three vertical dots at the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap History.

Step 4: Tap Clear browsing data.

You can see the Basic and Advanced tabs here.

Essential: It includes browsing history, cookies & site data, and cached images and files.

Advanced: Add another three options, including saved passwords, auto-fill form data, and site settings.

Step 5: Select the time range from the Last hour, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 4 weeks, or All time and tap Clear data.

Alternative Way: Open Google Chrome > Three vertical dots at the upper right corner > Settings > Privacy and security in basics section > Clear browsing data > Choose Basic or Advanced > Clear data.

Clear Google Chrome History on iPhone

Step 1: Open the Chrome browser on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap Three horizontal dots at the bottom right corner.

Step 3: Tap History.

Step 4: Tap Clear browsing data in the bottom left.

You can see different options here:

• Browsing history
• Cookies, site data,
• Cached images and files
• Saved password
• Autofill data

Step 5: Select the time range you want to remove your browsing history iPhone from the Last hour, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 4 weeks, or All time and tap Clear browsing data.

Step 6: Tap again on Clear browsing data.

Clear History in Chrome Desktop or Laptop

Step 1: Open the Google Chrome browser on your PC.

Step 2: Tap Three vertical dots at the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap History.

Step 4: Tap Clear browsing data from the left side menu.

You can see the Basic and Advanced sections here.

Basic: Browsing history, Cookies & other site data, and cached images and files.

Advanced: It includes browsing history, download history, Cookies & other site data, cached images & files, passwords & other sign-in data, Autofill form data, site settings, hosted app data, etc.

Step 5: Select the option you want to delete search history and choose a time range Last hour, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 4 weeks, or All time and tap Clear data.

Alternative Way: Open Chrome > More at the top right corner > Settings > Privacy and security at the left side menu > Clear browsing data > Select the options and set the time range to delete history > Clear data.

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For Android Lollipop (5.1.1), Marshmallow (6.1), and Nougat (7.1.2)

Step 1: Open the Chrome browser on your device.

Step 2: Tap on Three vertical dots from the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap on Settings.

Step 4: Scroll down until you see Privacy under the advanced section & tap on it.

Step 5: Scroll down up to the end of the page, you can see the below button of Clear browsing data.

Step 6: Click on Clear browsing data.

You can see the list of various options, including browsing history, cookies & site data, saved passwords, and autofill data options. By default, checkmark the browsing history, cache, cookies, and site data. Now tick the box you want to clear the search history for Chrome Android phone or tablet device.

Step 7: Click on Clear.

Now clear your search history on the Google Chrome browser on your Android phone or tablet.

Delete All Searches History on Chrome Android (Android Lollipop (5.1.2), Marshmallow (6.0), and Nougat (7.1.2))

You can clear cache and cookies on Chrome search history using the below settings on your Android phone.

Open Chrome app > Three vertical dots > History > Clear browsing data > Clear.

Did you find the above steps to clear the search history on the Chrome browser helpful? Don’t hesitate to let me know in the below comment box. It would be a pleasure to help you.

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Do you want to change your Instagram username and display name? Here’s how to change your Instagram username on Android, iPhone, and PC (Web Browser). You can quickly change your username on Instagram using the mobile app. Ensure to follow the guidelines to change the name, including the name under the 30 characters, containing only letters, numbers, underscores, & periods (No spaces or other symbols), etc. Changing your Instagram username also changes the URL of your account. There is no limit to change username on IG.

Do you know how to change Instagram nickname? You can create an Instagram username you want or search for different usernames for Instagram, like the best boys username, nickname, or short name, and search for the other Instagram new names.

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What is the Username on Instagram?

You can see your username at the top of your Instagram account. Any person tags you with the @ symbol + your username. Changing the Insta username does not change the display name.

How To Change Instagram Username on an Android Phone or Tablet

Apply the below-given method to set the Insta username on your devices.

Change the Instagram Username on Android Phone using a Mobile App 

Step 1: Open the Instagram app and sign in with your email ID and password.

Step 2: Tap the Profile icon at the bottom right corner.

Step 3: Tap Edit profile.

Step 4: Tap Username and enter the name you want to set.

Step 5: Tap the Right arrow icon at the top right corner.

You can change your username to the previous one for another 14 days.

How to Change Name (Nickname) on Instagram Using a Mobile App

Step 1: Follow the above given method in steps 1 to 3.

Step 2: Tap Name and enter the Instagram name you want to set.

Step 3: Tap the Right Arrow icon at the upper right.

You can only change your name twice within 14 days.

Change your Instagram Username using a PC or Laptop

Step 1: Open Instagram.com on your PC or browser and log in with your account.

Step 2: Tap the Profil icon at the upper right side.

Step 3: Tap Edit profile.

Step 4: Now change the Instagram Name and Username tab you want.

Step 5: Tap on Submit at the bottom.

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How to Change Your Username on Instagram iPhone

Step 1: Open the Instagram app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap the Profile icon at the bottom right corner.

Step 3: Tap on Edit profile.

Step 4: Tap on the Username icon and enter the name you want to set.

Step 5: Tap Done at the top right side.

How To View Instagram Name Tag on Android (Older Version)

Step 1: Log in to your Instagram account on your PC.

Step 2: Tap the Profil icon at the upper right side.

Step 3: Tap the Settings gear icon.

Step 4: Tap Nametag.

People can scan your nametag with the Instagram camera to easily follow you. Download and print your nametag, then stick it on your products, posters, and more.

Did you find the above helpful article for changing your Instagram username on an Android phone or tablet? Share this Instagram trick with your friends on social networks. Don’t hesitate to let me know in the comment box. It would be a pleasure to help you.

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Are you annoyed by the default sound notification Gmail app? Here’s how to change Gmail notification sound on Android, Samsung, and other devices. In your Gmail account, You can daily receive different categories of messages such as primary, promotions, updates, forums, etc. To change the default notifications sound settings, ensure to enable label notifications on your Android phone or tablet. Also, set email notification sound as alerting or silent (Without Sound) using apps & notification settings on your Android phones. You can manage label notifications and vibrate settings on your Gmail app. You can set different notification sounds for different apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc.

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Gmail Notifications Sound Change Android

Apply the below-given different methods to set custom notification sound on the Gmail app.

Gmail Notification Sound Change on Android 13, Android 12, and Android 11 using Gmail App

Step 1: Open the Gmail app.

Step 2: Tap Three horizontal lines at the top left corner.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap Settings.

Step 4: Tap on your Google account.

Step 5: Tap Notification sounds in the Notifications section.

Step 6: Tap the Notification sound in the Email section.

Note: Different Android device has slightly different settings to change mail notification sound.

Step 7: Choose a Sound from your phone and tap on Done.

Step 8: Tap Done.

Change Gmail Notification Sound using Apps Settings on the Mobile

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Apps.

Step 3: Tap See all apps.

Step 4: Tap Gmail.

Step 5: Tap Notifications.

Step 6: Tap All notifications or Email to change the notification tone.

Step 7: Tap Sound.

Step 8: Choose a Sound from the list, and tap Save at the top right corner.

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Change Gmail Notification Sound Android 10 and Android 9 (Pie) using Apps & Notification

You can change the notification sound for Gmail on your Android 10 and Android 9 (Pie) using the settings below.

Step 1: Go to Settings

Step 2: Tap Apps & notifications

Step 3: Tap See all apps

Step 4: Find the Gmail app and tap on it.

Step 5: Tap Notifications.

Step 6: Tap Email.

Step 7: Tap Sound.

Step 8: Select a Sound you want to use and tap OK.

Turn Off Gmail Notifications on Android Phone 

Settings > Apps > See all apps > Gmail > Notifications > Toggle off All Gmail notifications.

 For Android 5.1.2 (Lollipop) and 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Step 1: Open the Gmail app on your device.

Step 2:  Tap on Three horizontal lines from the top left-side corner.

Step 3: Scroll down until you see Settings & tap on it.

Step 4: Tap on your Gmail account id.

Now check if the Notifications is enabled or not, if disabled, then allow notifications.

Step 5: Tap on Inbox sound & vibrate under the notifications section.

Now check whether the Label notification is enabled.

Step 6: Click on Sound to change the Gmail app notifications sound Android Phone or tablet.

Step 7: By default, set notification sound, Choose your favorite ringtone from the above-given list.

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Annoying by continuously getting Gmail notifications on Android, Samsung, and Google Chrome? Here’s how to turn off Gmail notifications. By default, your phone ring or vibrate when you receive any new email. If you don’t want to disable all Gmail notifications, you can only set notifications for high priority. Also, show or hide all notification content from your phone’s lock screen or status bar.

You can mute or turn off any app notifications on your Android devices using specific app settings. Let’s see how to disable or change Gmail notification settings on the latest Android phones.

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How To Turn Off Gmail Notifications on Android Phone or Tablet

Check out the below-given different methods for turning off Gmail notifications on the latest Android devices.

How to Turn Off Gmail Notifications Android 13, Android 12, and Android 11 using Gmail App on Mobile

Step 1: Open the Gmail app.

Step 2: Tap Three horizontal lines at the top left corner.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap Settings.

Step 4: Tap on your Google account.

Step 5: Tap Notifications in the Notifications section.

Step 6: Choose None.

Alternative Way: Gmail app > Three horizontal lines (Menu) at the top left corner > Settings > General settings > Manage notifications > Toggle off All Gmail notifications.

Turn Off Gmail Notification using Apps Settings

Step 1: Go to Settings

Step 2: Tap on Apps & notifications

Step 3: Tap on See all apps

Step 4: Find the Gmail app and open it.

Step 5: Tap Notifications.

Step 6: Toggle off All Gmail notifications.

Now, you can’t see any notifications on your phone lock screen and status bar. To view the received email, you need to open your Gmail account.

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Enable Desktop Gmail Notifications in Chrome Browser

By default, disabled mail notifications on your PC or laptop. You can enable Gmail notifications on desktops using the below settings on your Google Chrome browser.

Step 1: Open Gmail.com on your desktop and sign in with your account.

Step 2: Tap the Settings gear icon at the top right and tap See all settings.

You can see below given three options here.

New mail notifications on: You can see notifications when any new message arrives in your inbox or primary tab.

Important mail notifications on: View the notification when an important message arrives in your inbox.

Mail notifications off (By default set)

Step 3: Tap the “Click here to enable desktop notifications for Gmail”.

Turn On Gmail Notifications

Settings > Apps > See all apps > Gmail > Toggle on All Gmail notifications

Enable or Disable Email Notifications on Android 10 and Android 9 (Pie)

By default, you can get Gmail notifications on your mobile phone when receiving any new email. You can turn off email notifications on Android using the below settings.

Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Find Gmail and tap on it > Notifications > Turn off Show notifications toggle

Now your Android device is blocking Email notifications from appearing on your device.

How to Silence Gmail Notifications on Android 10 and Android 9 (Pie)

You can change the notification sound for the Gmail app using the given settings on your latest android devices.

Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Find Gmail and tap on it > Notifications > Email > Alerting (Gets your attention with sound or vibration)/Silent (Get Email notifications without sound or vibration) 

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How to Change the Notification Sound Gmail App Android

Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Find Gmail and tap on it > Notifications > Email > Advanced > Sound > Choose notification sound from list > Save

How to Turn Off TikTok Notifications on Android

To stop receiving TikTok notifications, you need to disable them using app settings. You can turn off any app notifications annoying you using the below settings.

Settings > Apps > See all apps > TikTok (Select the App you want to disable notifications) > Notifications > Toggle off Show all notifications

For Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) and Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Step 1: Log in with your Gmail account on your device.

Step 2: Tap on Three horizontal lines at the top left corner.

Step 3: Scroll down until and tap Settings.

You can see the below screen on your Android phone or tablet.

Step 4: Tap on your Gmail account id.

You can see, by default enable Notifications on your Android phone or tablet.

Step 5: Uncheck the box Notifications to disable Gmail notifications on Android devices.

To enable Gmail notifications, check the notification box again to view all email notifications.

Also, set label notifications sound, vibrate, and set sound or vibrate when each new message arrives on your Gmail account.

Above, you can see the steps to turn off Gmail notification sound on Android devices. Did you find the above process helpful? Do you still have any questions? Tell us in below comment box.

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Do you want to change the SIM card Icon or remove the SIM icon from the Android or Samsung Galaxy status bar? Here’s how to change the SIM icon for Android 13, Android 12, Android 11, and earlier up to Android 5.1.2 devices. You can change the SIM card name and color on Android using network and internet settings, but you can’t show the SIM card icon on the status bar on the latest Android versions. Also, manage dual SIM (One eSIM) on your Android devices.

In Android 5.1.2 (Lollipop) devices, you can set or change the SIM card icon as a symbol of SIM 1, SIM 2, call, Text message, Multimedia message, Internet, Home, Office, and Heart icon. Also, change the SIM card names on your Android devices. Follow the below-given steps to change the SIM icon Android phone or tablet.

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How to Rename or Change SIM Card Icon Android Phone or Tablet

You can change the SIM color and name on your latest Android version (Android 13) using the settings below.

Note: Different Android devices have slightly different settings to change the SIM name and color.

How to Change SIM Color in Android 12 and Android 11

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Network & Internet.

Step 3: Tap SIMs.

Step 4: Tap the Pencil icon at the top right corner.

Step 5: Tap Color and choose a SIM color you want to set.

Step 6: Tap Save.

How to Change SIM Name Android 12 and Android 11

Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Pencil icon at the upper right corner > Edit the name > Save

How to Change SIM Icon Samsung Galaxy

Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Tap your SIM card > Icon > Choose from SIM 1, SIM 2, Travel, Business trips, Calls, Text messages, Multimedia messages, Internet, Home, Office, or Heart.

How to Check SIM Card Status on Android Stock OS

Settings > About Phone > SIM status in device details

SIM status includes Network name, Phone number on SIM, Mobile network state, Operator info, Mobile data network type, Roaming, ICCID number, EID, etc.

How to Lock SIM Card using PIN on Android

Settings > Security & privacy > More security settings in More settings section > Tap SIM card lock > Toggle on Lock SIM card > Enter SIM PIN and press OK.

Also, change the SIM PIN using the same settings on your latest Android devices.

How to Change SIM Name and SIM Color on Android 10 and Android 9 (Pie)

Settings > Network & Internet> Mobile Network > Tap Pencil icon on the front of SIM name > Rename SIM card and Choose SIM color from the list

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For Android Marshmallow (6.0), Lollipop (5.1.2), and KitKat (4.2)

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your Android Lollipop device.

Step 2: Under connections settings, tap on the SIM card manager.

You can see each SIM card with its network name.

Step 3: Tap on the SIM 1/SIM 2 want to change the icon or name.

Step 4: Click on the Icon.

You can see the below screen on your Android Lollipop (5.1.1) devices.

Step 5: Choose from the above-given list to set or change the SIM card status & icon for Android devices.

Did you find the above process helpful to change the SIM card icon Android phone or tablet? Do you know any methods to remove the SIM card icon on Android? Could you share it with us in below comment box? Don’t forget to share this Android trick with your friends on social networks.

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FAQs:

How do I change my Phone Name to Android?

To change your phone or device name, go to Settings > About phone > Device name > Edit the name > OK. If you’re a Samsung Galaxy device, go to Settings > About phone > Edit > Enter the name > Done. This phone name is also set to your Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and another phone name.

How do I Remove a SIM Card from my phone?

To remove the SIM card, turn off your device. Find the SIM card slot of your device. Use the SIM ejector tool to remove your SIM card from the phone.