Where Does Google Calendar Store Events and Settings?
Google Calendar keeps events in your Google account with the phone holding offline cache and widget state in a private sandbox.
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Google Calendar events live server-side. The sandbox holds cached event windows, widget configuration, and sync settings. Offline viewing covers recently synced ranges.
Shared and subscribed calendars behave like owned ones after login. Notification channels re-register on the new phone automatically. The account is the calendar; the app is a window.
Where Google Calendar stores this, by platform
/data/data/com.google.android.calendar
Private sandbox for cached events and widget state. All calendars are account-side. Re-add widgets after switching phones.
/var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/<guid>/Documents
Sandboxed container with the same account mirror. Shared calendars sync after login. Reinstalls only reset offline cache.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Google Calendar to a new phone?
Log in and calendars sync from the account. Shared calendars, colors, and notification defaults follow. Widgets rebuild after re-adding them to the home screen.
Does clearing Calendar data delete events?
No. The sandbox holds cached events and settings only. The account holds every event, including shared and subscribed calendars. Wiping the app loses nothing permanent.
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