7 Effective Solutions to Fix Samsung Calendar Not Syncing with Google Calendar
Are you having trouble viewing your Google Calendar entries in the Samsung Calendar app? Don't worry, we have some solutions that can help you fix sync errors and ensure that your Google Calendar syncs perfectly with Samsung Calendar. In this article, we will walk you through seven effective methods to resolve the syncing issue. Let's get started!
1. Enable Google Account in Samsung Calendar
If you recently added a new Google account on your Galaxy phone, you may need to manually enable it in the Samsung Calendar app. Here's how:
- Swipe up and open the app drawer menu on your Galaxy phone.
- Find and open the Samsung Calendar app.
- Tap on the hamburger menu at the top and select the Settings gear.
- Open “Manage calendars” and enable your Google account from the menu.
2. Enable Google Calendar in your Account
If you have multiple Google calendars under your account, you might not see all of them active in the Samsung Calendar app. You need to enable the required calendar to make events appear in the app. Here's how:
- Open Samsung Calendar on your phone.
- Expand the Google account to see all the calendars.
- Enable the calendar and even change the calendar color to differentiate events from others.
3. Add Google Calendar
If Google Calendar isn't showing up in the Samsung Calendar app, you can manually add it from the settings menu. Follow these steps:
- Open Samsung Calendar and go to settings.
- Tap on “Manage calendars” and select Google from the menu.
- Sign in with your Google account details and make sure to enable it from the same menu.
Close Samsung Calendar and open it again to check if Google Calendar entries are appearing.
4. Check Calendar Permissions
If Samsung Calendar doesn't have the necessary calendar permissions, you might face syncing issues with Google Calendar. You need to allow the relevant permissions using the following steps:
- Long-tap on the Samsung Calendar app icon and tap on the little info button. Open the Permissions menu.
- Enable the Calendar permission for the app.
5. Disable and Enable Calendar for Your Google Account
You can temporarily disable the calendar for your Google account, enable it again, and fix sync issues on your Galaxy phone. Here's what you need to do:
- Open Settings on your phone.
- Go to the Accounts and backup menu and select Manage accounts.
- Tap on the Google account that you want to sync with the Samsung Calendar app.
- Tap on Sync account.
- Disable the Calendar toggle and turn it back on after a minute or two.
Open the Samsung Calendar app to see if Google Calendar is syncing now.
6. Update Samsung Calendar
To fix bugs and enjoy new features, it's important to keep Samsung Calendar up-to-date. Here's how you can update it:
- Open Galaxy Store on your Samsung phone.
- Tap on the hamburger menu and open Updates. Update Samsung Calendar from the menu.
7. Uninstall Samsung Calendar Updates
In some cases, a buggy update might interfere with Google Calendar syncing. If you suspect this to be the issue, you can uninstall Samsung Calendar updates and revert to the stable version. Follow these steps:
- Long-press on the Samsung Calendar icon and open the app info menu. Tap on the three-dot menu at the top and select “uninstall updates.”
- Confirm your decision and try again.
Checking Google Calendar Entries in Samsung Calendar
Lastly, it's worth mentioning that if Google services are experiencing an outage, your newly added calendar events may not appear in the Samsung Calendar app. You can check for any Google Calendar issues on Downdetector and wait for Google to resolve them.
By following these effective methods, you can resolve the syncing issue between Samsung Calendar and Google Calendar. Ensure that you have the latest updates installed and the necessary permissions enabled. Enjoy seamless synchronization of your calendar events!
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