Shared Google Calendar not showing up on Apple calendar

As we can see, calendars on iPhone are playing a more and more important role, and syncing iPhone calendar with Google/Gmail, Outlook, iCloud and Mac can keep the daily schedules and upcoming events up to date for more handy work and life. However, sometimes, you may come across a bothering issue that is iPhone calendar not syncing with Mac or iPhone calendar won’t keep synchronized with Gmail or Outlook. No matter which kind of problem you are meeting, you can check the related online guide on our website. And in this page, we will continue showing you how to fix the iPhone calendar not syncing with Google/Gmail/Outlook account. Read carefully and try the following methods one-by-one.

How to fix iPhone calendar not syncing with Google/Gmail

1. Make sure you have enabled Calendar on your iPhone

Go to "Settings" > "Calendars" > select your "Google" account. Make sure that the "Calendars" option is enabled.

2. Check Fetch settings of Gmail

Go to "Settings" > "Mail" > "Account" > "Fetch New Data", tap on your Gmail account and tap on "Fetch". Then, you can choose the frequency: Every 15 Minutes, Every 30 Minutes, Hourly or Manually according to your own needs,

3. Set Gmail calendar as the Default calendar

Go to "Settings" > "Calendar" > "Sync" > "All Events". Then go back to "Calendar," tap on "Default Calendar" and select "Gmail" calendar as default.  

Another problem you may run into when sync iPhone data is iPhone contacts not syncing to Google/Gmail account. You can check the online technical tutorials whenever you need. 

How to fix iPhone calendar not syncing with Outlook

1. Syncing iPhone calendar to Outlook with iTunes

Open iTunes on your computer and connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable. Click your iPhone device within iTunes, click "Info" > "Sync Calendars with Outlook" and choose "All Calendars" > click "Apply" to begin to sync iPhone calendar to Outlook.

2. Set Outlook calendar as the default calendar on your iPhone

Go to "Settings" > "Calendar" > "Sync" > "All Events". Then go back to "Calendar," tap on "Default Calendar" and select "Outlook Calendar" as default.

3. Upgrade to a new iPhone

Changing to a new iPhone may sound illogical, but it works for many users.

How to iPhone calendar to Windows PC

The common way to sync iPhone data, including the calendar to Windows PC is using iTunes. However, as we all know, iTunes backup won't allows you to view and manage the exported files. What if you need to edit these files, how to make them? Now, you can refer to EaseUS MobiMover Free, the best iTunes alternative, and 100% free third-party iPhone data transfer tool in the market. With the one-click to transfer feature of EaseUS MobiMover Free, you can back up iPhone to the computer at one time, copy data between two iOS devices directly and transfer files from PC to iPhone without any previous data overwriting. Move on and see how to use MobiMover to sync iPhone to Windows PC without iTunes.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your PC with a USB cable. Then launch EaseUS MobiMover and go to "Phone to PC" > "Next".

Step 2. Check the types of files you want to transfer and click "Transfer". You can specify a location to keep the transferred items in advance. Otherwise, they will be placed on Desktop by default.

Step 3. Wait for the transfer process to finish. When it has done, go to the selected folder to check the items.

When the Google calendar fails to sync correctly on your iPhone, it may lead to missing appointments and chaos. This is because the changes you make to the calendar on the web or other devices won’t sync to your iPhone. If you are facing this problem, look at the following nine solutions to fix it.

• Check iPhone’s Internet Connection
• Quit the App and Reopen it on iPhone
• Ensure the Google Calendar is enabled on iPhone
• Ensure the Google Calendar is enabled in the iOS Calendar App
• Change the Sync Settings on Google
• Check Fetch Settings of Gmail on iPhone
• Remove and Re-add Google Account
• Uninstall and Reinstall the app on iPhone
• Set Gmail Calendar as Default
• Reset All Settings on iPhone
• Use the Official Google Calendar iOS App

Check iPhone’s Internet Connection

For sync to work, the iOS calendar app requires internet connectivity (obviously!). Make sure you are connected to stable Wi-Fi or Cellular data. Secondly, it is also essential to check if mobile data is allowed for the calendar app.

1. Open the Settings app and tap on Cellular.
2. Scroll down and turn on the switch for Calendar, if not already.
   

Quit the App and Reopen it on iPhone

1. On iPhone with Face ID, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold. On models with the home button, quickly double press it.
2. Drag the Calendar app up to force quit it.
3. After a few seconds, relaunch the app and wait for it to sync the data.
   

Ensure the Google Calendar is enabled on iPhone

1. Open the Settings app and tap on Calendar.
2. Tap on Accounts.
   
3. Make sure you see Gmail here. If not, tap on Add Account → Google → and follow the instructions to add your account.
4. If Gmail is already added (most likely), tap on it, and on the next screen, ensure the switch for Calendars is green.
   

Note: If you are on iOS 13, in step 2, tap on Passwords & Accounts.

Ensure then Google Calendar is enabled in the iOS Calendar App

1. Open the Calendar app on the iPhone.
2. From the bottom row, tap on Calendars.
3. Here, ensure that options under GMAIL are ticked.
4. If not, tap on them to enable and finally tap Done.
   

Change the Sync Settings on Google

This is an essential solution to ensure that Google Calendar syncs and works correctly on your iPhone and iPad. So, follow it without fail!

1. Visit this link using a browser. Log in, if needed.
2. Check if all relevant boxes here are ticked or not.
3. In case some aren’t, enable them, and tap on Save.
4. Now, restart your iPhone and give a few minutes for the changes to reflect.
   

Check Fetch Settings of Gmail on iPhone

1. Launch the Settings app and tap on Calendar.
2. Tap on Accounts → Fetch New Data.
3. If you do not see the word ‘Fetch’ next to Gmail, tap on it, and from the next screen, select Fetch.
4. Also, make sure ‘Automatically‘ is selected under FETCH.
   

Remove and Re-add Google Account

When the above solutions fail to bring results, it is time to remove the Google account from your iPhone and re-add it. Here’s how.

1. Inside the Settings app, tap on Calendar.
2. Tap on Accounts → Gmail → Delete Account → Delete from My iPhone.
3. Restart your iPhone (Important).
   
4. Next, open the Settings app → Calendar → Accounts → Add Account → Google → and follow the instructions to add it.
5. After that, ensure that the toggle for Calendars is enabled for this Google account and tap on Save.
   

Uninstall and Reinstall the App on iPhone

1. From the iOS 13 or iOS 14 Home Screen or App Library, long press on the Calendar app icon. Tap on Remove App → Delete App.
2. Restart your iPhone.
3. Open the App Store and search for Calendar. Download the one by Apple.
   

Set Gmail Calendar as Default

Sometimes, setting Gmail as the default calendar has helped a few users when nothing seems to work. So, let us try it out!

1. Inside the iPhone Settings app, tap on Calendar.
2. Tap on Default Calendar.
3. Give it a few seconds to show GMAIL. Once you see it, tap to set it as the default calendar.
   
   

Reset All Settings on iPhone

When you reset all settings, none of the personal data like music, apps, pictures, videos are deleted. However, all the settings you have changed or added, like Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth devices, VPN configurations, etc., will be removed or restored to default.

1. Open Settings and tap on General.
2. Scroll to the bottom and tap on Reset.
3. Tap on Reset All Settings.
4. Enter your iPhone passcode and proceed.
5. After it completes, connect your phone to Wi-Fi or mobile data, re-add your Google account, and make sure the calendar is on. Everything should work correctly now.
   
   

Use the Official Google Calendar iOS App

The above solutions fix Gmail calendar sync issues for almost everyone. However, in the rare case, if these do not work for you, take a look at the official Google Calendar app for iPhone and iPad. It is well-built, easy-to-use, and worth giving a shot.

In case you want something different from Google’s offering, here are the best calendar apps for iPhone that will serve you well.

Google Calendar Sync with iPhone Perfectly Now!

I am confident that the solutions above have helped you fix the Gmail calendar sync problems you were facing till now. If you still have some issues, I would recommend updating to the latest iOS version.

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