Anyone with a smartphone most likely also uses it to see their Facebook account. Thanks to the technology that allows you to synchronize multiple accounts on a single device, Facebook contacts are becoming more and more important. Facebook usually asks to sync with your phone when you launch the app for the first time. If you skipped this step and now want to sync Facebook with your Android device, read on to find out how.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Sync Facebook Contacts
Step 1. Go to the Android settings
The settings icon is usually found in the app list. Tap it to access settings.
The settings icon may resemble a cogwheel or a gear depending on your device
Step 2. Go to "Synchronize Account"
Step 3. Select "Facebook"
You must have a Facebook account to be able to see this option.
Step 4. Add a check to “Synchronize Contacts”
Make sure you have selected this item before continuing.
Step 5. Tap the "Sync" button
Depending on your internet connection and the number of contacts to be synchronized, this could take a few seconds or a few minutes.
Check your contacts. If you see the Facebook icon next to your contacts it means that they have been synced correctly
Method 2 of 2: Use Ubersync Facebook Contact Sync
Step 1. Open Google Play
Select the Google Play icon
Step 2. Search and download Ubersync
- Tap the search icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Type "Ubersync Facebook Contact Sync" and select the app when you see it appear.
- Click on Install and wait for the download to finish.
Step 3. Open Ubersync Facebook Contact Sync
Step 4. Select a sync type
Select the "Synchronization Type" option. It should be the first option that appears as soon as the app starts up. Choose the method you prefer after reading the description.
Step 5. Choose the frequency of synchronization
Select "Synchronization Frequency". Choose how often the app should sync your contacts.
Step 6. Choose whether to sync all contacts or not
- If you want all contacts to be in sync, select this option.
- If you only want contact data that already exists on your device, leave this option unchecked.
Step 7. Choose if you want a full or manual synchronization
- If you want to remove and re-import your contacts, select the "Full Sync" option.
- Otherwise select "Sync Now".
- Selecting both options will automatically sync your contacts.
