Thunderbird calendar auto synchronization
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08-17-2023 10:28 AM
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?
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10-16-2023 06:37 AM
I have the exact same problem..
Any help available?
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01-17-2024 06:46 AM
Same problem here. Running 102.15.1 (64-bit) / Google Provider 115.0.2
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01-17-2024 07:09 AM
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.
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10-22-2024 05:33 PM
@fflipp, can you change the title to "often need to close Thunderbird and reopen for the calendar information to update"?
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02-24-2025 04:07 PM
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.
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03-19-2025 09:56 AM
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.

