Sync external calendars
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Sync external calendars

One of the features of Journey is that it can read calendars and events from the calendar accounts that are synced with your device (iPhone, iPad or Mac), provided that you have given permission to our app to access them. This means that if you have synced your calendar accounts with your device and have granted permission to Journey to access them, you'll be able to view all of your events and calendars within our app.

However, please note that if the calendar accounts are not synced with your device or if you haven't granted permission to our app to access them, they will not be visible on Journey. Therefore, it is important to ensure that you have synced all the calendar accounts you want to access with your device and that you've granted permission to our app to access them in order to have access to all of your events and calendars within Journey.

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To ensure calendars are sync’d in Moleskine Journey check if you granted the related permission first.

In this guide we will explain what are the steps to correctly display calendars and events within the app.

1. Grant permission

On iPhone/iPad: 1. On the Home screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. In the Settings menu, tap "Privacy & Security". 3. Once the Privacy menu loads, locate and tap "Calendars". 4. In the Calendars menu, in the app list that can request access to the calendar, enable the toggle button for Journey) to grant permission to access your iPhone calendar. Official Apple Guide:

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/iph251e92810/ios

On macOS: 1. Open Launcpad and click on “System Preferences” 2. Click on “Security and Privacy” 3. Open the Privacy tab. 4. Select Calendars. 5. Select the checkbox for the Journey app to allow the access to your calendar information.

Official Apple Guide:

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/mh43710/mac

2. Sync external calendars

On iPhone/iPad:

1. Open your device Settings 2. Scroll and tap Calendar 3. Tap Accounts. 4. Tap Add account and then select Account (e.g.: Google) 5. Enter your email address and then tap Next 6. Follow the steps on the screen 7. Open the Journey app on your iPhone to find your Google Calendar events. Official Apple Guide:

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/iph3d1110d4/

On macOS: 1. Open Apple Calendar 2. Click Calendar at the top left corner, and then Preferences 3. Open the Accounts tab 4. On the left side of the Accounts tab click the Add button 5. Select Account (e.g.: Google), then Continue 6. Follow the steps on the screen 7. In the Accounts tab, use "Refresh Calendars" to choose how often you want Apple Calendar and your Calendar to sync 8. Open the Journey app to find your Calendar events. Official Apple Guide:

https://support.apple.com/guide/calendar/icl4308d6701/mac

3. Show/hide calendars

Check out this guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

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I've updated to iOS 17 and now I can't see my calendars in the Moleskine Journey app. How do I fix this?
  1. First, uninstall and reinstall the Moleskine Journey app by going to the App Store, typing 'Moleskine Journey' in the search bar, and downloading the app again.
  2. After reinstalling, log in using the same account as before. You can find your account name within the app settings. Normally, the app should ask for your permissions again and everything should start working correctly.
  3. If you don't see the request for permissions after logging in, you will likely need to reset your iPhone settings. To do this:
    • Navigate to your iPhone Settings.
    • Search for the 'Reset' option.
    • Click 'Reset Location and Privacy'.
  4. Open the Moleskine Journey app again, and you should see the request for permissions. If you still don't see it:
    • Click on the three lines at the bottom left of the main screen to access the app's settings.
    • Click on 'Calendars' to force the request.

1. Why can't I see my calendars or events on Journey?

If you're having trouble seeing your calendars or events on Journey, it's important to note that they won't be visible if they're not visible in the default Apple Calendar app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If they are not even visible in the default Apple app, it's very likely that you need to synchronize your calendar accounts on your device (as shown in the 2nd paragraph of this guide).

If you're only seeing your calendars and events in the Apple Calendar app and not in Journey, you'll need to grant Journey permission to access your calendars. To do this, please follow the instructions at the top of this page in the paragraph "1. Grant permission”

2. Sync issues between iPhone, iPad and MAC

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When you edit an event in an external calendar account (like Google, Exchange, or Yahoo!), it may take some time for the update to be synchronized between all the devices in which the account is registered. This delay is often caused by the service that provides the calendar, and unfortunately, it's not something that we can control. You may notice that even when you check the default Apple Calendar app, the updates aren't reflected immediately.

It's important to note that even manual sync may not resolve the issue, because it doesn't directly control the synchronization of calendars and events. If you can't see the latest updates in Journey, it may also indicate that those updates haven't been synced with your device yet. We recommend checking the default Calendar app to see if the updates are there, as our app relies on the same data source as the default calendar app.

If your calendars or events are not synced between your iPhone, iPad and Mac please check this points.

1. External Calendars: Have you added calendar accounts on all your devices?

Here's a quick guide to check if external calendars are synced on both your iPhone/iPad and Mac:

  1. Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone/iPad and select "Calendar"
  2. Under the "Accounts" section, make sure that the external calendar accounts are added and enabled. If not, add the accounts and make sure that the calendar option is turned on.
  3. Keep the account page open on your iPhone/iPad
  4. Now, on your Mac, open the "Calendar" app and select "Preferences" from the "Calendar" menu at the top of the screen.
  5. Click on the "Accounts" tab and make sure that the external calendar accounts are added and enabled. If not, add the accounts and make sure that the calendar option is turned on.
  6. Finally,, make sure that all the external calendar accounts listed on your mac are listed also on your iPhone/iPad and vice versa. If not, you may need to add them.

By following these steps, you should be able to ensure that your external calendars are synced between your iPhone/iPad and Mac.

2. iCloud Calendars

To ensure that the calendars on your iPhone and Mac are synced, you need to make sure that you have signed in with the same Apple ID on both devices and have enabled iCloud Calendar sync. Here are the steps you can follow:

  1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Your Name > iCloud and make sure that the toggle next to "Calendars" is turned on.
  2. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud and make sure that the checkbox next to "Calendars" is selected.
  3. If both devices are connected to the internet and you've enabled iCloud Calendar sync on both, your calendars should now be syncing automatically.

If your calendars are still not syncing, try these additional steps:

  1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts > iCloud and make sure that the toggle next to "Calendars" is turned on.
  2. On your Mac, open the Calendar app and go to Calendar > Preferences > Accounts. Make sure that "iCloud" is selected as the default account, and that the "Calendars" option is checked.
  3. If you're still experiencing issues, try logging out and then logging back into your iCloud account on both devices.

If none of these steps work, you may want to contact Apple Support for further assistance.

3. How can I view my Outlook calendar events?

On iPhone/iPad

To sync your Outlook calendar with your iPhone, you can follow these steps:

  1. On your iPhone, go to "Settings" and tap on "Passwords & Accounts."
  2. Tap "Add Account," then choose "Outlook.com" or "Exchange" as your account type.
  3. Enter your Outlook email address and password, then tap "Next."
  4. Your iPhone will automatically try to set up the account using the information you provided. If it doesn't work, you may need to enter additional settings manually.
  5. Once your account is set up, you can choose to sync your Outlook calendar by going to "Settings," then "Calendar," and selecting your Outlook account under "Accounts."
  6. Make sure the "Calendars" toggle is turned on for your Outlook account, and your Outlook calendar should now be synced to your iPhone.

On macOS

To sync your Outlook calendar with your Mac, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open the "Calendar" app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Calendar" in the top menu bar, then select "Accounts".
  3. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left of the window to add a new account.
  4. Select "Exchange" from the account type options.
  5. Enter your Outlook email address and password, then click "Sign In".
  6. You may need to enter additional information, such as the server address, to complete the setup process.
  7. Once the account is set up, your Outlook calendar should begin syncing with your Mac's calendar app.

If you have any trouble syncing your calendar, you may need to check your Outlook account settings or contact your IT administrator for assistance.