How to reset firefox sync?

My device is on sync devices 5times,why

Hi johnboy1981
Since we can't read minds :-) we need more troubleshooting details to help you:
# What model of Android tablet or phone are you using? What version of Android are you using (e.g. Jellybean 4.1-4.3, Kitkat 4.4, Lollipop 5.0, 5.1, etc)?
# What version of Firefox for Android are you using? (please try the latest version which is currently FF37.0.1)
# What did you do exactly, what happened and what did you expect? (details please! especially the steps that led to conclude "My device is on sync devices 5times," often posting a screenshot is super helpful )
Cheers!
...Roland

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