Top 9 Solutions to Fix Google Calendar Not Syncing on iPhone
Google Calendar is the go-to calendar service for most users, whether they are using an Android phone or an iPhone. While it works seamlessly on Android devices, syncing Google Calendar with an iPhone can sometimes be a challenge. If you're facing issues with Google Calendar not syncing on your iPhone, don't worry! We've got you covered with these top tricks to fix the problem.
1. Enable Gmail Calendar from iPhone Settings
If you've added your Gmail account to your iPhone, make sure you've enabled the calendar, contacts, and notes for it. Sometimes, disabling the calendar toggle can prevent your Gmail events from appearing in the default Calendar app on your iPhone.
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Calendar.
- Select Accounts.
- Choose Gmail from the menu.
- Enable the Calendar toggle.
Open the Calendar app on your iPhone and check if your Google Calendar events are now syncing.
2. Enable Gmail Calendar from the Calendar App
If you can't see your Gmail calendar in the default Calendar app, ensure that it's enabled within the app.
- Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
- Tap on Calendars at the bottom.
- Select the radio button next to your Gmail ID.
You can enable other relevant Google calendars as well.
3. Enable Event Alerts for Google Calendar
If you're not receiving event alerts from your Gmail calendar, make sure you've enabled them for your primary calendar.
- Launch the Calendar app on your iPhone.
- Tap on Calendars at the bottom and select your main calendar.
- Enable the Events Alerts toggle.
Now you should receive notifications for your Google Calendar events.
4. Fetch Gmail Data
When you add a Gmail account to your iPhone, you have the option to fetch new data automatically or manually refresh it. If you've set it to manual, consider switching back to fetch to ensure that new calendar entries and emails are synced automatically.
- Open the Calendar in the iPhone Settings menu (refer to the first trick).
- Tap on Accounts.
- Select Fetch New Data.
- Go to the Gmail menu.
- Checkmark the Fetch option.
5. Add Gmail Account Again
If Gmail encounters an authentication error, it may stop syncing emails and calendars. In such cases, you can try deleting the Gmail account and adding it again.
- Go to the Calendar menu in iPhone Settings.
- Select Accounts.
- Tap on Gmail.
- Choose Delete Account and confirm.
- Go back to the Accounts menu and tap on Add Account.
- Select Google from the menu and enter your username and password for authentication.
Wait for a few minutes for Gmail data to sync on your iPhone, and then open the Calendar app. You should see all your Gmail calendars appearing under the Calendars menu.
6. Use the Magical Link to Sync Google Calendars on iPhone
Google Calendar provides a magical link that can help you resolve syncing issues with iPhones and other devices. Simply visit the magical Google Calendar link and sign in with your account details.
Enable checkmarks for all the calendars you want to sync on your iPhone, and click on Save to apply the changes.
7. Change Default Calendar on iPhone
If your newly-created calendar events are showing up in iCloud or Outlook instead of Google Calendar, you need to change the default calendar on your iPhone.
- Launch the Calendar from iPhone Settings.
- Tap on Default Calendar.
- Select one of your Gmail calendars as the default.
From now on, whenever you create a new event in the Calendar app, it will be stored in your Gmail calendar by default. You can always change it from the New Event menu.
8. Reset All Settings
If you've made incorrect settings tweaks that might be causing issues with Google Calendar on your iPhone, you can reset all settings to their default values.
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Go to the General menu.
- Scroll down and tap on Reset.
- Select Reset All Settings and confirm.
Please note that this will reset all settings on your iPhone, so make sure to back up your important data before proceeding.
9. Use Google Calendar Native App
If the default Calendar app is still giving you trouble with syncing Google Calendar, you can try using a third-party calendar app from the App Store. One popular option is Fantastical, which offers iOS widgets, Siri shortcuts, a beautiful UI, weather forecast, and more. Another option is the Google Calendar app for iPhone.
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With these solutions, you can ensure that your Google Calendar events and alerts are synced properly on your iPhone.
Remember, it's important to keep your calendar up to date to stay organized and never miss an important event.
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