How do I fix Google contacts sync issues on iPhone, iPad and Mac?

"How do I fix Google contacts sync issues on iPhone, iPad and Mac?"

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Troubleshooting Overwritten Contacts:

Sync this through the Same iCloud Account:

Remove the gmail account from all of your devices, one-device-at-a-time, and then add it back, one-device-at-a-time. Once added, enable Contacts in iCloud.

In Depth:

I. Enable Contacts in iCloud Settings:

Is Contacts enabled in iCloud Settings? If not, then enable it, and see if it pops up. If so, then it is gone amongst all devices associated to your Apple ID. So, to enable it:

A. Enabling on an iPhone:

Enable Contacts in iCloud:

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: your name (top item)
3. Tap: iCloud
4. Tap: Contacts (so that it is green)

B. Enabling on a Mac:

Is Contacts enabled in Apple ID on your Mac? If not, enable it.

1. Go to: System Preferences
2. Click: Apple ID
3. Enable: Contacts

II. Also, Try the Following:

• Restore Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, and More Using iCloud.com - Apple Support
• If your iCloud Contacts, Calendars, or Reminders won’t Sync - Apple Support
• Archive the Contacts you Store in iCloud - Apple Support

"When I turn on iCloud sync wouldn't this sync my iCloud contacts? I had this on but it created duplicates as my contacts were in google and iCloud, so I've turned them off now. Earlier also it didn't sync and I had to remove from iPhone and then turn them back on for google contacts."

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Google Contacts Not Syncing:

Perhaps.

If you don't sync your Google Contacts through iCloud, then they will not be seen through all of your devices.

Troubleshooting Duplicate Contacts:

Contact Apple Support:

1. Go Here: If you See Duplicate Contacts after Setting Up iCloud Contacts - Apple Support
2. As it Reads: If you see duplicates in Contacts on iCloud.com, visit Apple Support for help.