Android Sync Bookmarks

Browser

Android is an operating system developed and owned by Google. This means Android has the capability to sync bookmarks if you use Google's Chrome browser on the phone or tablet in conjunction with Google's Chrome browser on your computer. This feature was implemented in 2011 on Android smartphones and tablets, meant to allow a smoother and more uniform user experience for Google products.

Setting Up Your Browser

On your computer, open up the Chrome browser and click on the settings icon in the upper right of the window, which looks like a wrench. Click 'Options' and then 'Personal Stuff.' Look for 'Sync' at the top of the window. Insert your Google username, which is your Gmail address, and enable syncing by checking the 'Sync' box. Your Chrome browser will sync with both other computers using Chrome logged in to your Google account and your Android device equipped with Chrome.

Syncing with Android

To sync your Android device with your Chrome bookmarks, first download Chrome or ChromeMarks onto your Android device. Both can be found in the Android Marketplace. After installing, open Chrome and touch the menu key. Under General, click 'Sync with Google Chrome.' Either allow your current bookmarks to be overwritten or keep your current ones in addition to new synced bookmarks and press 'Next.' Select the Google account you wish to sync with by inserting the username and password, and then click 'Next.' Press 'Done' after confirming everything is correct to sync Chrome between your computer and Android device.

Considerations

If you have a lot of bookmarks saved in Google Chrome, syncing may take a few minutes. However, you'll have all of the same favorites on both your computer and Android device, so finding links you frequently use in your bookmarks should be easy. If ever you have trouble, Google Mobile offers support through tutorials, forums and contact forms for direct support on its website.