diff --git a/articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md b/articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md index b4193960f7..97ad03faa5 100644 --- a/articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md +++ b/articles/how-to-manually-sync-an-android-device.md @@ -1,10 +1,8 @@ # 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. +For Android hosts, there's no **Refetch** button on the **Host details** page in Fleet because Android hosts sync data automatically when they change. -There is a way to manually sync an Android device, which can be useful for testing purposes. - -## Sync policies +Sometimes changes don't appear immediately due to Google rate limiting. For testing, if you have physical access to the Android host, you can sync manually to speed things up: 1. Go to your Work Profile in **Settings**: 1. Google devices: select your name at the top of **Settings**, then select your Work Profile. @@ -13,9 +11,7 @@ There is a way to manually sync an Android device, which can be useful for testi 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. +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."