Mac Calendar Not Syncing with iPhone? Fixes Here!

Q: "I have sync issues with iCloud: I have multiple calendars on my Mac. This is where I keep track of all my dates. I have activated all the proper settings for syncing across from iMac to iPhone. When I go to the Mac version and display the calendars. I see three groupings, which all I have ticked in the left panel. When I see the calendar on my iPhone, only that one calendar which shows up in the first two groups. What happened to the rest calendars? Why is my Mac calendar not syncing with my iPhone, and I can't see them on my iPhone? Any suggestion?"

​​​​​Generally speaking, as long as you have turned on iCloud for calendar and sign in the same iCloud account on all your iOS and OS devices, including iPad, iPhone, MacBook, and iMac, the calendars will be synced among the devices automatically without any error. If you are unlucky to encounter a Mac calendar not syncing with iPhone like said above, you can refer to the fixes below to troubleshoot.

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How to fix Mac calendar not syncing with iPhone

1. Turn off iCloud Calendar and turn it on again

• Go to System Preference > iCloud.
• Turn off the iCloud calendar by unchecking the box of Calendars and choose Delete from Mac. Then, turn off iCloud.
• Wait for about 30 seconds, go to System Preference > iCloud. Check Calendar and turn on iCloud Calendar. Wait for a while, and go to your iPhone calendar to check the calendars are updated or not.

2. Make sure you have signed in the same iCloud account

Go to Settings on your iPhone and check whether you have logged in to the same iCloud account as that on Mac, which is the basic fix for iCloud not syncing problem.

3. Make sure you have checked all the calendars

Go to the Calendar App on your Mac, and tap Calendars from the bottom center to check whether all the calendars are ticked or not in the left panel. If you the calendars you want to sync to your iPhone haven't been ticked, they won't be updated.

4. Check your default account

Go to the Calendar App on your Mac, and choose Calendar > Preferences. On the General tab, make sure that one of your iCloud calendars is the default.

How to sync data between iPhone and Mac when iCloud syncing not working on iPhone

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Step 1. Connect iPad to your Mac with a USB cable. Once connected, tap "Trust This Computer" on your device's screen. Open EaseUS MobiMover and select "Phone to Mac" on the main screen. Click "Next" to start transferring data from iPad to your computer.

Step 2. MobiMover will read and load all the compatible files on your iPhone/iPad automatically. Choose Contacts/Messages/Pictures/Audio/Video or other specific types of apps to transfer. The transferred content is kept on Desktop by default, so you need to change the default location before clicking "Transfer".

Step 3. MobiMover will immediately begin to transfer data from iPad to Mac without iTunes. Don't interrupt the USB connection during the course. When it completes, you can open and check the transferred content. Some files, like contacts and messages, are kept as .html files, so you need to use a web browser to open such a type of file.

Conclusion

This article has provided four feasible solutions to fix Mac calendars not syncing with your iPhone. Hope all these fixes work well on your Mac. However, even if they fail to solve your issue, you still don't have to worry. This is because we have introduced an alternative way to sync your data, including your calendar. EaseUS MobiMover is an ideal tool for you to move your data between your Mac and iPhone. Apart from the calendar you want to move to your iPhone, this tool offers more options, such as transferring photos from iPhone to iPhone/iPad/Mac/Windows.

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Mac Calendar Not Syncing with iPhone FAQs

1. How do I get my Mac Calendar to sync with my iPhone?

Follow the steps to sync Mac calendars to your device:

1. Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac and launch Finder.
2. Step 2. Select the device icon in the Finder sidebar and click Info.
3. Step 3. Check the checkbox of Sync Calendars onto [Your iPhone Name]. Then, you can choose to sync all calendars or only sync selected calendars.
4. Step 4. When you are ready, click Apply.

2. Why is my Mac calendar not sharing?

The most common reason for this problem is internet connection. Ensure you have connected to a stable and speedy internet. If you want to make changes to your shared calendar or event, refresh it. Plus, ensure there is nothing wrong with your account information in Account Settings.