Fix sync problems with the Google Calendar app

Important: To find your Google Calendar events in a different calendar application, like Apple Calendar or Outlook, the instructions for syncing are different:

• Learn how to add Calendar events to Apple Calendar
• Learn how to sync Calendar with computer programs

Events you create in Calendar appear across all devices where you’re signed in. If you can’t find your events in the Calendar app, review your settings.

First, try these common fixes

Important: The Calendar app only syncs past events up to one year. To find past events beyond a year, go to calendar.google.com.

Follow these steps on the device you're using the Calendar app on.

1. Check your internet connection

• On your mobile device, check that data or Wi-Fi is on and you’re not in airplane mode.
• Open a browser app and try a web search.

2. Update the Calendar app

• Make sure you’re using the Calendar app .
• In your device’s app store, update the Calendar app.

3. Check that the calendar is visible

1. On your phone or tablet, open the Calendar app .
2. In the top left, tap Menu .
3. To the left of the calendar's name, make sure the box is checked.

4. Make sure new events are being added to your Google Calendar

If you add an event to a calendar that’s not associated with your Google Account, it might not show up in the Calendar app or on calendar.google.com. When you create an event, check the account to which you add events.

1. Open the Google Calendar app .
2. In the bottom right, tap Create .
3. At the top of the event, check that the calendar it’s added to is associated with your Google Account.

Next, try these troubleshooting steps

If the steps above didn’t work, read through these instructions on your computer while you try the steps on your mobile device. 

Quit the Calendar app & reopen it

Learn how to quit and reopen an app on:

• iPhone
• iPad

Remove your account

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Calendar app .
2. At the top right, tap your profile photo.
3. Tap Manage accounts on this device  Remove from this device  Remove.
4. Reopen the Calendar app and add your account again.

Uninstall & reinstall the Calendar app

1. Find the Google Calendar app icon .
2. Uninstall the Calendar app.
3. Reinstall the Calendar app in the App Store.

Related resources

• Add Google Calendar events to Apple Calendar
• Sync your calendar with computer programs