Most Samsung users prefer the native calendar app on their phones to the Google one. The native app supports Google and Outlook to make sure you never miss an important entry. However, sometimes users report suspension of syncing activity, leading to several inconsistencies. In this article, we bring you the top 7 ways to fix the ‘Samsung Calendar app not syncing with Google Calendar’ issue on your smartphone.
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Restart your phone
One of the first steps you should take upon encountering a malfunction on your phone is restarting it. A quick restart fixes any background issues or software glitches that may be causing the malfunction to occur. To restart your Samsung phone, simply press and hold the size key and select ‘Restart’ from the power menu. If holding the side key triggers Bixby on your device, press and hold the side key and volume down key simultaneously to access the power menu.
Check your Internet connection
Any background syncing activity stops immediately when your phone loses connection to the internet. This includes Samsung and Google Calendar as well. To check the strength of your internet connection, perform a quick speed test. If possible, switch to a better connection to resume the syncing process.
Got another Google account? Manually add it to the Samsung calendar app
Step 1: Launch the Samsung Calendar app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Tap the hamburger menu at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Hit the gear icon to open settings.
Step 4: Tap on Manage calendars.
Step 5: Tap the plus icon at the top right corner of the screen to add a Google Account.
Step 6: Hit Google.
Step 7: Log into your Google account with the proper credentials.
Once you’re logged in, the calendar corresponding to that particular Google account will be synced with the Samsung Calendar app.
Manually enable syncing
Step 1: Launch the Samsung Calendar app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Tap the hamburger menu at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Hit the gear icon to open settings.
Step 4: Tap on Manage calendars.
Step 5: Turn on the toggle switch for your Google account.
Make sure your desired calendar is enabled in the Samsung app
Step 1: Launch the Samsung Calendar app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Tap the hamburger menu at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Hit the arrow to expand the drop-down menu for your Google account.
Step 4: Select the calendar that you want to sync with the Samsung Calendar app.
Make sure that syncing is enabled for Google Calendar
Step 1: Go to Settings and select Accounts and backup.
Step 2: Tap on Manage accounts.
Step 3: Tap on your Google account.
Step 4: Select Sync account.
Step 5: Make sure the toggle switch is turned on for Calendar.
Update the Samsung Calendar app
If you’re using an older version of the Samsung Calendar app, you may run into some issues with the automatic syncing process. To fix this problem, simply update the app from the Google Play Store or Samsung’s very own Galaxy Store. Developers are quick to patch any flaws and resolve prevalent bugs with a quick update.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why can’t I see my Google Calendar entries on my Samsung Calendar app?
If you use multiple Google accounts, you may have forgotten to add the calendar you are looking for on Samsung’s native calendar app. To add a new calendar, go to Menu>Settings>Manage calendars>Plus icon and log in using your Google account.
How do I sync my Samsung Calendar with the Google Calendar?
To start syncing, go to the Samsung Calendar app, hit the hamburger menu, go to settings, and turn on the toggle switch for your Google account.
How do I add a personal calendar from my Google account to the Samsung calendar app?
To add a personal calendar linked to your Google account to the Samsung calendar app, simply tap the hamburger menu, expand your Google account, and select the personal calendar.
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Conclusion
These are the top 7 ways to fix the ‘Samsung calendar not syncing with Google calendar’ issue on your smartphone. It is also a good idea to make sure the Samsung Calendar app has been given the necessary permissions to function on your device. This may not be an issue if the app has been working fine till now, but it is always a good idea to double-check that you haven’t rescinded any of the important permissions.
