# 🌈 Google calendars **<— Return to:** @[https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/calendars-ARrHWIWfnT](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/calendars-ARrHWIWfnT) --- # Exporting Google calendars It is possible to export calendars that are synced to a Google account by directly logging in to the account through a web browser: :::tip These steps might be easier from a computer - but you can absolutely do them from the phone via the web browser, like *Vanadium*. Note that you can change the view inside Vanadium by tapping on the **⋼** **three dots top right** ***> Desktop site*** ::: Once you’re logged in to your account, you should see the different calendars on the left hand side bar under **‘My calendars’** ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My8xNmNjZDFhYi0wNThjLTQxMTgtYTllNC0wZTcyMzkwOTA0NTEvMDFfZ29vZ2xlX2NhbGVuZGFyX292ZXJ2aWV3LnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTY3NDAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNTM4MDB9.NrtLQMRc-xVSwxqvmKcBC-EqEBpfTMoeRoINH49pbFo " =728x441") 1. Mouse-over one of the calendars to reveal **⋼** **three dots** and click them. ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My82ZmE3ODkyMC0zMGMzLTQ3NjYtYWY5My0zNjIwYWU5NmZiNDEvMDJhX2NhbGVuZGFyXzNkb3RzX251bWJlcmVkLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTY3NDAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNTM4MDB9.iPI2uSGYsmHZGel6iIEMlmkeTIeyf7mhSNjOfd931g0 " =428x462") A small box should pop up - click on ***Settings and sharing*** ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My83OGE4N2MyOC0wNWQ0LTQ4NGMtYTQ1Yi03OGQyMjE2M2Y1NzIvMDNhX2NhbGVuZGFyX3NldHRpbmdzX251bWJlcmVkLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTY3NDAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNTM4MDB9.69rjXq4FYsqRKk6zJAdY8R92wzBSc74rKEz3UPXQ70U " =428x296") This should take you to another page with a button to ***Export calendar*** - click here ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My83NjY2YjA0Mi04Y2EwLTRkZTAtYmFjNi1jM2IxMWM4ZWJmODYvMDRhX2V4cG9ydF9jYWxlbmRhcl9udW1iZXJlZC5wbmciLCJ0eXBlIjoiYXR0YWNobWVudCIsImlhdCI6MTc5Mjk2NzQwMCwiZXhwIjoxNzkzMDUzODAwfQ.t1Ho4mTU2bIP_svn0WCODQBe6do9wSwLMai3DrdZDgE " =599x598") This will prompt a download and all events of that calendar will be saved into a single .ics file. This file con now be imported to another calendar. [Here is our guide](https://learn.above.im/doc/android-calendars-Ql3zBOAA88#h-import-calendars-fossify-calendar) to import it on the Above Phone via Fossify Calendar. into DAVx5 :::tip Note that once these events can also be imported to other online (synced) calendars. On the Above Phone you may first want to set up those calendars via ***DAVx⁔*** and enable them in *Fossify Calendar*. ::: # Syncing Google calendars :::warning **Privacy disclaimer:** It is possible to keep using your synced address books and calendars provided by Google, even when you keep your phone 'de-googled' otherwise. Please consider the implications of you providing sensitive data to a big tech giant like Google. Consider [exporting Google calendars](/doc/google-calendars-l099tpNL60#h-exporting-google-calendars) instead. ::: :::tip Note that it is also possible to have contacts / calendars synced in more private ways by using decentralized & open source solutions, like CardDAV and CalDAV. We provide this service to subscribers of [__Above Suite__](https://abovephone.com/products/suite). :::   :::info You can use the following guide to setup a connection to your synced calendars provided by Google. You can also opt to then migrate your data directly onto your phone device or onto a different platform that can offer you syncing. ::: ## **__Step 1: Set up DAVx5__** Open DAVx5 from your phone - if you don't have the app installed, you can get it via [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/). 1. **Open DAVx5.**  If this is the first time you're opening the app, it will ask you to set up the required permissions for it     >  on 'Tasks support' you can select '*I don't need task support*' tasks support is integrated into the *Fossify Calendar* apps (green calendar icon) ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My9iNTMzYWE1Yi1mMjlmLTRkNTctODQ1OS02NTg4MTU1NDZkZjQvZGF2eDAyLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTY3NDAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNTM4MDB9.bNVLfXDk2iDWwhF64ySdowlrvO3xNVdcEa6GOCKFqHY " =257x570") 2. On the *Permissions* screen, be sure to check all the sliders. On the first one '*Keep permissions*' it will forward you to the ***App info*** page of *DAVx5* and **toggle OFF** '*Manage app if unused*' ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My9mOGZmOGM4Yi1iMTUzLTRhZjMtOTExNC1mZjI3ZTBjOGRmYWYvZGF2eDAzLjMucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5Njc0MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzA1MzgwMH0.T1gP8xGgKDj_y-xmM9IjVy2-LBxPAJWfDRbXnSGYJuU " =257x570")     > on '*Regular sync intervals*', you can toggle on the slider and allow ***DAVx5*** to run in the background. This will ensure seamless syncing. ## __Step 2: Add the account:__ * Tap the ==green **+** button== towards the bottom right to add a new account. ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My8yNzFmNDZiZC0zNzc4LTRlNTQtOTE1NC0xZTFlYzYwODc1NDEvZGF2eDA1LnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTY3NDAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNTM4MDB9.j8RzAZyqZtRcxDJsvgkk8UlPczJiK4AE0U5ft4ul9oo " =257x570") * Choose "*Google Contacts / Calendar*" as the login method. ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My8zODJmOWRkYS02M2ZkLTQ0YmMtOGMyMi1kZmViOGM4ODc5NmIvZGF2eDA2Z29vZ2xlLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTY3NDAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNTM4MDB9.wz-pX8rG7pDf3PgN0TDJEb4kPPb1lEsVovm3N9iEfaQ " =257x570") * Enter your Google account email address. ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My9lMzQxZTgwZS0xNGUxLTRlNDQtYjc5OS0xZmVkMmQwOTJkMWEvZGF2eDA3Z29vZ2xlLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTY3NDAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNTM4MDB9.mTq-E5tmqkpkyJVQ3w5-bFKULWTjCs1WxsbNINBFxRc " =257x570") * Tap ***Sign in with Google*** and follow the *OAuth* authentication process. ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My83MjEwOTRmOS1mZDgxLTQ1ZTUtYTgwOS05Zjg5YWFjYzZiYzYvZGF2eDA4Z29vZ2xlLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTY3NDAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNTM4MDB9.QviHJaHKp_pThb20_J_2a_Dhr5MyY-J9ewRi0KAaQ-0 " =257x570") * Proceed to log in when forwarded to the website and **allow the required permission** when prompted. ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My8xNjJjN2E2Ny1iNTA3LTQ2ZGYtOGJkZS1kZjJlZDYyMjZkOTAvZGF2eDA5Z29vZ2xlLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTY3NDAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNTM4MDB9.oWnKXMdcFmgcIqc0B5kShAdo52TiaBpU6SQ_AKbw9VU " =257x570") * Once back in the *DAVx5* app, tap ***Finish*** at the bottom left to complete the integration of your Google account. ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My9iNTU0NDAxNC00NDc5LTQ0MmQtYWZkMS04Y2IxMTU5MzMyNTQvZGF2eDEwZ29vZ2xlLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTY3NDAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNTM4MDB9.W22wVXQeYdTe1m4elqDoohHCQ1RUZrCLUONhbNvD2WU " =257x570") ## **__Step 3: Configure DAVx5__** **Sync your Calendars:** * With the account integrated, select the calendars you want to sync. Tap on the slider to turn them on (flipped to the right) ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My8zYzBjMmYxOS1lMzhhLTQxM2UtOTllZC1kOGNjZWM2ZTQzODYvMDEucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5Njc0MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzA1MzgwMH0.uMn3tKkrJT984SwcfShWj40cMQL0HfYI9jJYCWSTySI " =214x475") * In the *CalDAV* tab, be sure to enable your calendar (or multiple ones). * Then tap on the ***Synchronize now*** button towards the bottom right to manually initiate syncing. ## **__Step 4: Verify the results__** **Open your *Calendar* app:** :::tip Note: nowadays we recommend to use [*Fossify Calendar*](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.fossify.calendar/), which has a green icon. If you don't have it installed, you can [download it via F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/org.fossify.calendar). ::: * Open ***Fossify Calendar*** ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My8xN2I3MzQzNi1iNGE3LTQyNzgtYWU1ZC0wMTYxNzEzYjdlMDYvZm9zc2lmeWNhbDEucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5Njc0MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzA1MzgwMH0.nzauhIzEUjVYB6YqjVdlUkHv4sIyWNv30y729lzgfsw " =257x570") * Tap on the**⋼three dots top right** or Settings **⚙ gear icon** ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My9kN2EwMjc0Yy00ZTk5LTRmMjgtOGVmNC1hYThmMTQ3NzYxYzYvZm9zc2lmeWNhbDIucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5Njc0MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzA1MzgwMH0.zh2zCul3X12-ZrcRnUXL782eSFIEipruClnSIN0pwqU " =257x570") * In the *Settings*, scroll down and activate ***CalDAV sync*** ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My9hYjM4OTYxMS1mZGMyLTQ4MTktOTdiZi1jMTQ4MjI0YWEwMDIvZm9zc2lmeWNhbDMucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5Njc0MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzA1MzgwMH0.x89d6QXkT6NyZ7TvPFBo6mig1Pd5saoYCXKThIiSZfo " =257x570") * Allow the calendar permission if prompted ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My9jNDg2ZmFkMS0yNGY1LTQ0MGQtYmUwOC05OWRiMWJlZjkyMzYvZm9zc2lmeWNhbDQucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5Njc0MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzA1MzgwMH0.v6DYQtvyLA9vBQWZ4QaIL67sEDu5rkiwtglUX6Wswfo " =257x570") * Enable the calendars listed by **checking the boxes** ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My84MTQzZTVlNC1jYmNlLTQ1OWEtOGU5Mi03ZTA1NzlkMDg0YTkvZm9zc2lmeWNhbDVhbHQucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5Njc0MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzA1MzgwMH0.5yrUsJ6rDtoHw_PNl8kOmgrfDTbtCAr4CDhawcErYnM " =257x570") * You should now see a new calendar towards the bottom inside the calendar app. Toggle it to make the events from there visible and invisible in the current view. ![](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2NhOWNmOTRhLWU0MGEtNDc5YS1iOTlmLTIwMDgzNGNhOTc5My9iNjA2OWU5NS0wNjhmLTQwMmEtODdhYy01MDE5YzJkYTI3YTAvZm9zc2lmeWNhbDYucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTI5Njc0MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzA1MzgwMH0.9NCcznSXmD0i2ahek4OySIcfSwYFybHkmLr54ivQo8k " =257x570") :::success That’s - your Google calendar is now integrated to the ***Calendar*** app, and the syncing is taken care of by ***DAVx5***. ::: You could now also [export your events](https://learn.above.im/doc/android-calendars-Ql3zBOAA88#h-export-calendars-fossify-calendar) and then [import them](https://learn.above.im/doc/android-calendars-Ql3zBOAA88#h-import-calendars-fossify-calendar) into a different calendar. --- **Documents** - [Getting Started](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/getting-started-2PIp21MpGq) - [Application Guides](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/application-guides-jAjlxuCIBy) - [Above Essentials](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/above-essentials-KkbCdqt7F7) - [Profiles](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/profiles-UiYjt5uT5E) - [Migrating from other devices](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/migrating-from-other-devices-h0cJeSFPOe) - [Backup & Restore](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/backup-restore-8eA0cmjC3G) - [FAQs](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/faqs-HUNU8JOych) - [Privacy Strategies](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/privacy-strategies-uHCZH7KxdC) - [Older Above Phones](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/older-above-phones-fG3zUVbYnS)