Use these steps to sync apps on the Samsung Galaxy Note5.
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Background data
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Data usage.
- Tap the MORE icon.
- Tap Restrict background data.
- Tap OK.
Android 7.0 Nougat
- From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Data usage.
- Tap the Menu icon.
- Tap Restrict background data.
- Tap OK.
Sync apps & accounts
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- From any Home screen, tap Apps.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Accounts.
- Tap desired account under the 'Accounts'.
- To sync all apps and accounts:
- Tap the MORE icon.
- Tap Sync all.
- To sync select apps and accounts:
- Tap your account.
- Clear any check boxes you do not want to sync.
- Select or leave selected any check boxes you want to sync.
- When finished with selections, tap the MORE icon.
- Tap Sync now.
Android 7.0 Nougat
- From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Cloud and accounts.
- Tap Accounts.
- Tap desired account under the 'Accounts'.
- To sync all apps and accounts:
- Tap the Menu icon.
- Tap Sync all.
- To sync select apps and accounts:
- Tap your account.
- Clear any check boxes you do not want to sync.
- Select or leave selected any check boxes you want to sync.
- When finished with selections, tap the Menu icon.
- Tap Sync now.