Where is my google calendar on my phone

One of the main advantages of Google Calendar is how you can enter an event via the web interface and within seconds it is visible on your phone – or vice versa: add an event on your phone and woosh, there it is on Google Calendar on your computer.

Unfortunately, for some people that last situation doesn’t always occur – you add an event on your phone but it doesn’t appear on Google Calendar on your computer. Yet events that are added via Google Calendar on the computer are still showing up on the phone – so what on earth is going on?

What this usually means is you’re associating mobile events with the in-built calendar that came with your phone, rather than with Google Calendar. The only phone that comes with Google Calendar built-in, is the Pixel phone from Google. Every other phone has it’s own in-built calendar app and by default any events that you create on your phone, even if you’re using the Google Calendar mobile app, will remain in that phone-only database.

Very annoying, but luckily there’s a quick and simple fix to the problem.

  • Create a dummy event on your phone
  • In the edit screen make sure the calendar icon 
    Where is my google calendar on my phone
    says Events. If you don’t see that, tap the Event Calendar icon to switch to the correct calendar. The screenshot shows a meeting that has been properly linked to the Google Calendar.

Where is my google calendar on my phone

  • Save the event and confirm that it has synced to your PC. Once you’ve confirmed that, you can delete the dummy event.

What about all the events I already created? Do I have to re-create them manually to sync them to my PC?

Thankfully no, you won’t have to re-create your events. Do a search in either the Google Play or App Store for ‘export calendar events’ and you’ll find many different apps that will allow you to export your previously created items.

Once you’ve exported them, follow the import instructions in the Google Calendar help centre to add them to your Google Calendar on your PC.

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Google Calendar is a powerful, free service you can use to organize your schedule and coordinate events with others. It has many useful features, including the ability to share calendars with others and easily switch what is currently being displayed. You can access your calendar from any computer or mobile device as long as you are signed in to your Google account.

Where is my google calendar on my phone

How to get to Google Calendar

You'll need to be signed in to your Google account to access Google Calendar. If you don't already have one, you can read more about creating a Google account here.

You can get to Google Calendar by visiting calendar.google.com. If you're already on another Google page, click the menu button at the top-right, then click the Calendar icon.

Where is my google calendar on my phone

There's also a Google Calendar app available for most mobile devices. The Google Calendar app is installed by default on most Android devices, and you can download it from the Play Store. There's also an iOS version in the App Store.

Navigating Google Calendar

Google Calendar offers a lot of viewing flexibility. The button at the top-right will change the scope of the current view, showing a single day or week, an entire month, and other view modes.

Where is my google calendar on my phone

At the top-left of the window, the arrow buttons will change the view to different dates in the past or future. You can also click the mini calendar to the left of the main calendar to view a specific date. The Today button will return the calendar view to the current day.

Where is my google calendar on my phone

Events

Each item on the calendar is an event. To create an event, click a blank space on the calendar. A small box will appear for you to enter basic information on the event. Click the Save button to finish, or click the More Options button to enter more details. The only information you need to enter is the title of the event and the time, but more information can be useful for anyone looking at the event.

Where is my google calendar on my phone

In the event form, you can add notifications to remind you of the event before it starts. These reminders can be notifications in your browser, or they can be automated emails. This can help you stay on schedule or give you time to plan travel.

Where is my google calendar on my phone

You can modify existing events or view their details by clicking the event on the calendar.

Creating new calendars

You can create separate calendars to help you organize events or share with specific people. Click the plus sign next to Other calendars, then click Create new calendar. This will open a form that's similar to the form for creating new events, with its own permission and sharing settings. After creating a new calendar, new events can be assigned to it, and old events can be moved to it.

Where is my google calendar on my phone

Sharing and customizing calendars

One of the most powerful features of Google Calendar is the ability to customize and share them. Move your mouse over a calendar name on the left, then click the three dots icon beside it to open a menu for this calendar. You can change the color of events in this calendar in your view, or you can hide it from the current view.

Where is my google calendar on my phone

You can share the entire calendar with others by clicking Settings and sharing. This will give you options similar to invitations for events, but it affects the entire calendar you are sharing. Shared calendars can be useful for coordinating many related events with a group of people.

How do I access my Google Calendar?

On your Android phone or tablet, visit the Google Calendar page on Google Play. Tap Install. Open the app and sign in with your Google Account.

Why can't I see my Google Calendar?

First, try these common fixes If you're not connected, make sure that data or Wi-Fi is on, and that you're not in Airplane mode. Next, check your device's app store to make sure the Google Calendar app is up to date. To the left of the calendar's name, make sure the box is checked.

Where is my calendar on this phone?

From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Calendar . Events from each account you've added to your phone and configured to synchronize calendars is displayed in your Calendar.

How do I view my Gmail calendar on my phone?

After you sign in, you should see your Google Calendar events. Your events are synced automatically so you can access your calendar from any mobile device or computer..
Open the web browser on your phone or tablet..
Go to www.calendar.google.com..
Sign in to your Google Account..