Why am I unable to download my phonebook with SYNC?

The SYNC®* phonebook should automatically transfer contacts from your device to SYNC when your device is paired via Bluetooth®; however, there may be settings on your device preventing this from happening. For assistance, see the troubleshooting steps below. 

Troubleshooting Phonebook Transfers to SYNC

Note: Phone menus vary. If you cannot find certain options on your screen, speak with your device's manufacturer.   

Select your issue from the drop-down options below for possible solutions.

General Troubleshooting for iPhone and Android Devices

iPhone®

iPhones allow you to select which contact groups you transfer to SYNC. If you have no groups or the incorrect groups selected, this will prevent certain contacts from being downloaded into SYNC. 

To adjust your device's Bluetooth settings:

  1. Tap Settings.
  2. Choose Bluetooth or Settings.
  3. Selecciona General.
  4. Toca Bluetooth.
  5. Look for "SYNC" or “Ford” with a blue "i" or arrow next to it.
  6. Select the "i" or arrow.
  7. Tap the checkboxes on All Contacts and any other appropriate groups.

Android™

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Select Connections or Connected Devices.
  3. Select the gear icon next to "SYNC" or "Ford."
  4. Ensure everything is toggled on (i.e., calls, audio, contacts etc.).

Android phones will ask permission for SYNC to access the contacts. There may be a Don’t Ask Again option on the phone that appears multiple times. Select Don’t Ask Again each time you see it.

If you are experiencing an issue with connecting your device to the SYNC system, see the Why is my phone not connecting to SYNC? topic.

SYNC is unable to download my phonebook.

If SYNC is not downloading your device's phonebook after performing general troubleshooting:

  1. Make sure SYNC has the latest software installed. 
  2. Turn your device off and on, and try again. 
  3. Add your phonebook contacts to SYNC.

SYNC says "Phonebook Downloaded," but some contacts are missing.

  1. Add your phonebook contacts to SYNC.

    Note: If the missing contacts are stored on your phone's SIM card, move them to your device's memory. 
     
  2. Remove any ringtones or photos associated with the missing contact.
  3. Confirm you have granted SYNC permission to access your phonebook. 

Información Adicional

How do I use the SYNC phonebook?

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iPhone es una marca comercial de Apple Inc., registrada en EE. UU. y otros países.

Android es marca registrada de Google LLC.