Microsoft Intune
GeneralSync
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- Permissions that provide visibility into and access to managed devices in Intune (for example, Organization/Read, Managed devices/Read) :::column-end::: :::row-end:::
How to syncSync a device from the Intune admin center
- In the [Microsoft Intune admin center], select [Devices] > [All devices].
- From the devices list, select a device.
- At the top of the device overview pane, find the row of action icons. Select Sync.
- To confirm, select Yes.
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Retryable error codesSync behavior on Windows
When you executeAfter selecting Sync, Intune initiates an on-demand synchronization across multiple workloads to help ensure the device reflects the latest admin intent as quickly as possible. This process includes, but isn't limited to:
- Compliance policy evaluation
- Configuration policy processing
- App detection and deployment state updates
- Script and remediation processing
- Other device management signals required to align device state with current assignments
You can track the progress of the sync action by selecting the SyncDevice sync status action, iOS/iPadOS and Android apps that failed and raised a retryable error code are still available totab in the device. However, apps that raised a nonretryable error code must wait seven days before they're available to the device.device overview pane.
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Retryable error codes
When you run the Sync action, apps that fail and raise a retryable error code remain available to the device. Apps that raise a nonretryable error code must wait seven days before they're available to the device.
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@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: "Device Action: Sync" description: Learn how to use the device sync action in Intune to apply policy, app, and configuration updates to managed devices. ms.date: 10/27/2025 ms.topic: how-to+ai-usage: ai-assisted zone_pivot_groups: 51e33912-415a-402f-8201-8acebf3e4991 --- @@ -49,18 +50,37 @@ For more information about the standard Intune policy check-in frequencies, see > - Permissions that provide visibility into and access to managed devices in Intune (for example, Organization/Read, Managed devices/Read) :::column-end::: :::row-end:::-## How to sync a device from the Intune admin center+## Sync a device from the Intune admin center 1. In the [Microsoft Intune admin center], select [**Devices**] > [**All devices**]. 1. From the devices list, select a device. 1. At the top of the device overview pane, find the row of action icons. Select **Sync**. 1. To confirm, select **Yes**. +::: zone pivot="windows"++## Sync behavior on Windows++After selecting **Sync**, Intune initiates an on-demand synchronization across multiple workloads to help ensure the device reflects the latest admin intent as quickly as possible. This process includes, but isn't limited to:++- Compliance policy evaluation+- Configuration policy processing+- App detection and deployment state updates+- Script and remediation processing+- Other device management signals required to align device state with current assignments++You can track the progress of the sync action by selecting the **Device sync status** tab in the device overview pane.++>[!NOTE]+> The described sync behavior, including the **Device sync status** tab, applies only to Windows devices.++::: zone-end+ ::: zone pivot="ios,android" ## Retryable error codes -When you execute the **Sync** action, iOS/iPadOS and Android apps that failed and raised a retryable error code are still available to the device. However, apps that raised a nonretryable error code must wait seven days before they're available to the device.+When you run the **Sync** action, apps that fail and raise a retryable error code remain available to the device. Apps that raise a nonretryable error code must wait seven days before they're available to the device. | Error code | Suggested description | Retryable | |---|---|---|