Turn off Contacts and call-log sync to cloud on LineageOS 21
Contacts and calls
Sensitivity 5/5
Default: Off
Phones / LineageOS 21 / Contacts and call-log sync to cloud
Your address book and call history are continuously uploaded to your linked account storage. This keeps personal telephone details accessible across other connected tablets, laptops and handsets.
- Goes to
- Google, Apple, Samsung
- Default
- Off
- Control
- Can be switched off
- Effort
- a few seconds
How to do it
Open Settings, select Passwords & accounts, and ensure no added accounts are configured to automatically sync your contacts or call logs.
Usually found under: Settings > Passwords & accounts
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Contacts and call history remain strictly stored on your local device.
What is collected
Contact names, phone numbers, email addresses, call history, timestamps.
The feature ensures your contacts remain synchronised across devices and can be restored if a phone is lost.
Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.