UNSOLVED Can't add a google account

Rebecca58

Hello there

I can no longer add a google account because it says the browser isn't safe.
I tried from the calendar, and also from the options.
What should i do?

Lakotaubp

@rebecca58 Have you tried this https://forums.ubports.com/topic/5035/cant-sync-google-account/2?_=1631214791932 Also make sur you have allowed insecure apps in your Google security settings.

stanwood

@rebecca58

Hi rebecca58.

This workaround worked for most of people who could not add their Google account & sync it with contacts and calendar:

WARNING: Go first to your Google account, security settings "and allow less secure applications".

From Ubuntu Touch :

Download the .deb file: https://github.com/rubencarneiro/account-plugins/releases
Open the terminal and type in this right order each command following by "Enter"
cd Downloads
sudo -s
sudo mount -o remount,rw /
sudo dpkg -i account-plugin-google_0.15.0ubports1local.1586944513_all.deb
cd
exit
In ubuntu Touch settings => online accounts => select Google
Enter your email address
Enter your password
Check: "Allow all actions"
Your are connected to the Google account. Wait a min for your calendar & contacts to be sync to your device
Restart the device

That's it!

xekuta747

@stanwood This worked fine on my Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131). Thank you!

rik

@stanwood also replying to say "thank you!" I have heard for some time there was a possible fix for Google Calendar integration but hadn't sorted out where the fix was to try. I followed your steps and my Google Calendar has sync'd! My work and wife will be happy I won't be missing appointments anymore