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Thunderbird calendar auto synchronization

fflipp — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:28:21 GMT

It seems that I often need to close Thunderbird and reopen it in order for the calendar information to update. The source information is usually coming from Google Calendar.

Synchronizing from the Thunderbird calendar sidebar does not help. Neither does closing the Thunderbird calendar and reopening it. Only closing and reopening the entire Thunderbird app works.

Any suggestions?

Re: Thunderbird calendar auto synchronization

kendra — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:37:44 GMT

I have the exact same problem..
Any help available?

Re: Thunderbird calendar auto synchronization

atown — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:46:30 GMT

Same problem here. Running 102.15.1 (64-bit) / Google Provider 115.0.2

Re: Thunderbird calendar auto synchronization

atown — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:09:06 GMT

I found a solution here: https://github.com/kewisch/gdata-provider/discussions/497#discussioncomment-5218326

I've managed to workaround the bug without rebuilding or reinstalling. Just run in the console (Tools -> Developer Tools -> Debug Addons -> Provide for Google Calendar -> Console) following line:

await messenger.storage.local.set({"settings.idleTime": 0})

After executing this line, one must restart Thunderbird. From now, the calendar sync should work correctly.

Re: Thunderbird calendar auto synchronization

wsmwk — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:33:55 GMT

@fflipp, can you change the title to "often need to close Thunderbird and reopen for the calendar information to update"?

Re: Thunderbird calendar auto synchronization

energytherapies — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:07:26 GMT

It would be nicer not needing to use google calendar at all, I have most google apps disabled unless they are phone required ie, sms and calling. it is a shame to need to keep using their products.. ugh.

Re: Thunderbird calendar auto synchronization

Alien8r — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:56:04 GMT

After last update Thunderbird keeps nagging me for my password to google calendar.
I DO NOT use google calendar and can find no way to disable that unflushable turd.
Good grief.