With the advent of technology, almost all individuals specifically businessmen uses their iPhone calendar on a daily basis. It is where they plot their daily schedule, meetings and other events that needs to keep in mind. It is considered to be the most convenient way of organizing your schedules in such a way that you will be reminded of whatever it is you need to be reminded of. Convenient and hassle free since unlike with a desktop or a laptop, using calendar on your iPhone is easier to carry. Aside from that you will also be able to sync iPhone calendar with other applications as well.
Ideally, if you log in with the same Apple ID on all of your devices, the saved events on the calendar with automatically be synced via your iCloud. However, there are times when a bug disrupts the functions of iPhone applications. There have been reports of iPhone calendar not syncing. It can be an annoying and depressing experience since you are relying mostly on your iPhone calendar for your daily schedules.
There are possible ways to fix iPhone calendar not syncing with other iOS devices via iCloud. Read on below to find out how.
FIX iPHONE CALENDAR NOT SYNCING
Solution 1: RESTART/REBOOT iPHONE
This is the simplest and easiest method to try first before anything else. Restarting or rebooting your device is always helpful in solving issues related to Apple devices.
How to restart:
- Simultaneously Press and hold Power/Sleep&Wake and Volume Down button.
- Wait for the ‘Slide to Power off’ appears then you can release pressing Sleep/wake and Volume down button.
- Then, slide the command from left to right to Power Off your device.
- After approximately 1-2 minutes, Power On your iPhone by pressing the Power Button. Apple logo will now appear and wait for your iPhone to normally start.
- In required, input Passcode or Face ID to unlock iPhone and gain access
- Relaunch Calendar App to check syncing issue has been resolved
Solution 2: RESET SETTINGS ON iPHONE CALENDAR
Bringing the calendar settings back to default have in all instances had resolved syncing problems. Since there are a few instances wherein a settings in the calendar have been changed that might have caused the problem. Thereby, by simply resetting calendar settings might help fix the problem.
How to reset calendar settings:
- Go to Settings from the home screen of your iPhone.
- Located Calendar tab, once located tap on it.
- Then, tap on Sync tab
- Make sure to place a checkmark on ‘All Events’ option.
- Wait for all events to successfully synchronized.
Solution 3: REFRESH YOUR CALENDAR
At times it is beyond our control that applications on your iPhone like the Calendar lags or hangs up that’s causing some issues and problems with the application. It is then recommended to refresh applications once in a while to prevent the problem.
An iPhone calendar not syncing with an Outlook calendar is a common problem experienced by many users. It can also occur with other iOS devices like an iPod touch or iPad.
Sometimes events entered into the iOS Calendar app don’t appear in the correct Outlook calendar while at other times an Outlook calendar on iPhone may be missing important data.
Fortunately, there are a variety of strategies for dealing with this annoying bug.
Westend61/GettyImagesCauses of Outlook Calendar Not Syncing With iPhone
Some of the most common causes of iPhone calendar events not syncing to Outlook properly include:
- The incorrect calendar is selected when creating an event.
- Data not syncing to the server properly.
- An Outlook account not connected to an iPhone.
- The iOS default calendar is incorrectly configured.
How to Fix iPhone and Outlook Calendar Syncing Problems
Here are all of the proven strategies for fixing iPhone Outlook calendar sync issues listed from most-common and easiest to least-common and more time consuming. It’s recommended to work through these solutions in order to effectively pinpoint the cause and correct it.
Change to Wi-Fi. For iPhone and Outlook calendars to sync properly, the data needs to be sent to the online servers, then re-downloaded to the other device. Data syncing can be delayed when your iPhone is on a cellular connection to save data so try to connect to a Wi-Fi signal and see if that works.
Disable Airplane Mode. If you’ve had Airplane Mode turned on while watching a movie or during a flight, none of your data will sync properly, as your iPhone will be unable to connect to the relevant online servers. Check to see if Airplane Mode has been turned on, disable it if it has, connect to a cellular or Wi-Fi signal, and wait a few minutes.
Turn off your iPhone's Low Power Mode. This setting is activated when the device's battery gets low. It disables most background activity including downloads and data syncing between services.
Charging your iPhone usually disables this mode automatically but you can also manually turn it off. Go to Settings > Battery and tap the Low Power Mode toggle switch.
Close all of your iPhone apps. Sometimes apps on iPhone can get glitchy and the best way to fix them when this happens is to close them completely and then open them again.
Minimizing an app on iOS or switching to another app doesn’t mean you’ve closed the previous app. To close an app fully, perform a long swipe from the bottom of the screen to the top to pull up all of the open apps, then swipe down on each app to close them.
Restart your iPhone. Restarting a device to get it to work properly is a bit of a cliché but it works.
Simply pressing the power button on an iPhone just puts it to sleep. This isn’t a restart. To restart an iPhone you need to shut it down completely, then turn it back on.
Install the latest Outlook app updates. App updates frequently contain fixes for problems such as the Outlook calendar not syncing properly. Sometimes they’re even required to make sure that apps work properly with new iOS operating system updates.
To keep your iPhone apps up to date, open the App Store on your iPhone, tap Updates, then drag the list of apps down and release your finger.
Ensure you’re logged into the correct Outlook account on your iPhone. Go to Settings > Passwords and Accounts. If Outlook isn’t present on the list of accounts, tap Add Account to add it.
Check your Outlook permissions. Even if you’re logged in properly with Outlook, you may not have granted the service full access on your iPhone. Go to Settings > Passwords and Accounts > Outlook and make sure the Calendars toggle switch is turned on.
Check your iPhone’s default calendar. Go to Settings > Calendar > Default Calendar. You may have several calendars listed here, including a few Outlook ones. The calendar with the check next to it is the one where new events created on your iPhone will be placed. Make sure your preferred Outlook calendar is the one checked.
Make sure you’re using the correct calendar in the iOS Calendar app. If you’re having trouble with your iPhone calendar not syncing with Exchange or Outlook, you may want to double-check how you’re making new entries within the iOS Calendar app.
When creating a new event, tap Calendar to make sure your Outlook calendar’s name is checked. You may have been saving events to the wrong calendar.
Perform a manual iTunes sync. If you have the latest versions of iOS and Outlook installed on your iPhone, calendar data should be syncing via the cloud in the background.
If you’ve tried all of the tips mentioned above and nothing’s worked, you may want to try a sync via iTunes. First, connect your iPhone to your computer via its cable, open iTunes on your computer, then select Devices > iPhone > Info > Calendars > Sync calendars from > Outlook > All calendars > Apply.
FAQ
Why is my Outlook email not syncing with my iPhone?
Make sure Background App Refresh is enabled for Outlook. On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh > turn on the Outlook toggle.
Why are my Outlook contacts not syncing with my iPhone?
You might need to reset your account. To do so, open the Outlook app on your iPhone, go to Settings, choose the account and tap Reset Account.
How do I sync my Google, Outlook, and iPhone calendars?
Use a third-party application like Sync2 to sync your Google, Outlook, and iPhone calendars. Then, adjust your phone settings to allow synchronization with Google Services using the Calendar app.
How do I get my iPhone Calendar to sync with my computer?
macOS Ventura: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click [your name] at the top of the sidebar, click iCloud on the right, then turn on Calendars. macOS 12 or earlier: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Apple ID, click iCloud, then select Calendars.
Why is my phone Calendar not syncing with my computer?
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.
Why are my Calendars not syncing?
Open your phone's settings and choose “Apps” or “Apps & notifications.” Find “Apps” in your Android phone's Settings. Find Google Calendar in your massive list of apps and under “App Info,” select “Clear Data.” You'll then need to turn off your device then turn it back on again. Clear data from Google Calendar.
