The flagships from the Silicon Valley giant are usually the first in line to get blessed with software upgrades. And same is the case this time around as well. The Galaxy S24 series has just received its monthly security patch update, so a slew of under-the-hood fixes and some performance enhancement. However, it seems to have paved the way for the entry of a few bugs as well.
Most noticeably many have voiced their concern that the sync functionality is not working along the expected lines after installing the March update on their Galaxy S24 Ultra. So while the older iteration of Gallaxy device owners is currently disappointed on missing up on the latest One UI 6.1 update, the S24 users are having to deal with their own fair share of issues.
Due to the lack of sync, many apps are unable to update their data or interact with their servers. With that said, there does exist a nifty workaround that should help you address this bug. And this guide will make you aware of just that. Follow along.
Fix Sync not working on Galaxy S24 Ultra after March Update
As strange as it may sound, the culprit is infact the Ali Express app. So you could take two approaches to get this job done: either downgrade the app to its earlier working build or uninstall the app altogether. Here’s how both these fixes could be carried out:
FIX 1: Downgrade App
- Head over to Settings > Apps > All Apps > Ali Express.
- Then tap on Uninstall > OK in the confirmation prompt.
- Now go to the APK Mirror and download its older app version. Then Install the APK.
- You’ll now get a prompt regarding Installation from Unknown Sources, tap YES/Enable.
- Finally, launch the app and check if it rectifies the underlying sync issue on your device.
FIX 2: Uninstall App
If downgrading the app to its earlier build didn’t spell out success for you, then you would have to take the extreme approach of uninstalling the app from your device. Here’s how it could be done:
- First off, head over to Settings > Apps > See All Apps > Ali Express.
- Then tap on Uninstall followed by OK in the confirmation prompt.
- Now retry doing a sync and check if the issue has been fixed or not.
That’s it. These were the two different methods that should help you fix the sync issue on Galaxy S24 Ultra. Still, have any doubts? The comments section is all yours, make your voices heard there and we’ll chalk out the best fix for you.
Could a Third-Party App Really Impact System Settings?
So we have seen this query pop up many times in the past as to whether or not a third-party app could really have an adverse impact on the system settings of your device. Well, the answer is in the affirmative. Infact, in most cases, it’s actually a third-party app that comes out to be the culprit with regards to the system apps or processes not working in the backend.
From the device slowing down to facing frequent crashes, from the device overheating to excessive battery drainage, or one or many system processes not functioning along the expected lines, each of these issues could stem from a third-party app, usually the ones that have been sideloaded from a third-party app instead of being directly installed from the Play Store.
Moreover, if you have started facing the issue right after installing an app, then it’s quite along the obvious lines that the culprit is that app itself. However, you might not always be that lucky. In some cases, the issue might arise a couple of days later after installing the concerned app. In such cases, you will have to keep on deleting individual apps until the issue gets rectified. When that happens, then the last installed app is your culprit.
Apart from that, you should always keep track of the likes of Reddit and X [formerly Twitter] as users usually share their displeasure over those platforms. More importantly, you’ll be able to get hold of some crucial information about the issue, and workarounds that could be implemented to minimize the impact of that problem.
Moreover, it will also give you a sense of security that you are not the only one getting bugged by this issue, many others are also sailing in the same boat. The more the reports flooding these forums, the quicker it will be in the eyes of the developers, and the faster will the patch be rolled out. So it’s a win-win situation for all the users involved.
