Google Contacts tweaks account menu, sync status on Android

A small change to Google Contacts for Android makes explicit the current backup and sync status, while tweaking the account menu.

At the top of the Organize tab, you’ll find a new card noting how many contacts are in your Google Account, with the current email address appearing in the first line. There’s also the “Last sync” status with a cloud icon. 

Tapping the corner info icon explains how: “Contacts stored with your Google Account automatically sync with this device and are available across Google services anywhere you sign-in, including contacts.google.com.”

Below the new card, you’ll find a “Google Contacts sync settings: Control how contacts back up & sync” menu item. This takes you to an identical page from Google Play services that lets you turn on/off “Google Contacts sync.” Previously, you could access this page from the Google Contacts settings page, with today’s update an elevation.

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The final change is in the account menu. Besides “Last sync” status now appearing here, the picker no longer lists every signed-in account by default. You now have to tap the chevron to expand that list. This might be inconvenient for some, but you can quickly change accounts by swiping up/down from the homepage.

This is rolled out with version 4.49 of Google Contacts for Android.

Thanks Tushar