Fix Google Calendar Notifications Not Working on Android

Updated at: 04/07/2025

Is your Android phone failing to alert you to Google Calendar events? Don't miss important meetings or appointments again! This guide provides troubleshooting steps to fix Google Calendar notification issues on Android. We'll cover common causes, from simple settings checks to more advanced solutions. Get back on schedule with our easy-to-follow instructions and regain control of your calendar notifications.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Access Calendar Settings

    • Open Google Calendar app.
    • Tap the settings icon (usually a gear or three vertical dots).
    Tap the settings icon (usually a gear or three vertical dots). Tap the settings icon (usually a gear or three vertical dots).
    Access Calendar Settings

  2. Enable Device Notifications

    • Scroll down and find "Notify on this device" and ensure it's enabled.
    Scroll down and find "Notify on this device" and ensure it's enabled.
    Enable Device Notifications

  3. Manage Calendar-Specific Notifications

    • Check notification settings for specific calendars or emails if you have multiple accounts. Ensure notifications are enabled for the desired calendars.
    Check notification settings for specific calendars or emails if you have multiple accounts. Ensure notifications are enabled for the desired calendars.
    Manage Calendar-Specific Notifications

  4. Check App Permissions and Autostart

    • Go to your home screen, long-press the calendar app icon, and select "App info".
    • In the app info, ensure "Auto-start" is enabled.
    • Check and enable the notification toggle in the app's settings.
    Check and enable the notification toggle in the app's settings. Check and enable the notification toggle in the app's settings. Check and enable the notification toggle in the app's settings.
    Check App Permissions and Autostart
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Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Notifications are silenced or off for Google Calendar

Reason: You might have accidentally muted notifications for the app or individual events.
Solution: Check your Google Calendar app settings and device settings to ensure notifications are enabled for both the app and specific events.

2. Do Not Disturb (DND) mode is activated

Reason: Your phone's DND mode might be blocking all notifications, including those from Google Calendar.
Solution: Temporarily disable Do Not Disturb mode to see if this resolves the notification issue.

3. Incorrect notification settings within the Calendar app itself

Reason: The app's internal settings for notifications might be misconfigured, affecting event reminders.
Solution: Review Google Calendar's notification settings within the app's menu to ensure reminders are set up correctly, including notification sounds and vibration options.

FAQs

Why am I not getting notifications for some calendars, but others are working fine?
This often points to individual calendar settings. Check each calendar in Google Calendar's settings (on your phone or web) and ensure 'Notifications' are enabled for the specific calendar that isn't sending alerts. Sometimes permissions for individual calendars need to be reset or re-granted.