Automatic account data synchronization, what is the problem if you turn it off?

The functions of Android smartphones and Google services, such as apps, emails, and location information used in map apps, are inseparable.In addition to Google, there are many companies that provide online services such as SNS and streaming, supporting the functions of Android smartphones.

The users of those services always have an "account" and obtain authentication that they are legitimate users with the user ID and password.The "Account" screen of the configuration application is for concentrated management of such an account, and multiple accounts such as Google accounts are registered.

The screen has a switch called "Automatically Synchronize", and the registered account is controlled to automatically update the data with the related services / apps.If this switch is on, the registered account will always be the latest state, and if it is off, it will be manual update (as it is when the service / app is used in the last).

If you turn off the switch, you can save data communication and power consumption because regular data transmission and receiving is omitted.Nevertheless, if the freshness you want to synchronize with the server side includes heavy data, the convenience will be reduced if you turn it off uniformly.It is better to decide carefully, as the notification of the update will not be reached.

In addition, tapping in the order of "account item" → "synchronization of account" and tapping "Synchronization of account" that appears can be narrowed down.With Google accounts, services such as emails and calendars can be turned on/off individually, so it is recommended that you use this rather than control all accounts uniformly on the "Automatically Sync Synchronization" switch.