Actually, the Facebook friend birthdays are automatically synced on some phones like the Samsung Galaxy Note, but for the majority of phones, you’d have to do it yourself. So with no further ado, here’s how it’s done on Android.
How to import your Facebook friends birthdays into your phone calendar
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First, you’d need to log into your Facebook account. On the left hand side, you’d see a link to the “Events” page. Hit that to get started.
Log into your Facebook account
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In the “Events” page, there is a little gear icon on the right hand side, just next to the “Today” field. Click on it and select “Export.”
Export your friends birthdays
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Here is what we find a bit tricky. A new tray will appear with two links. You have to right click with your mouse the text that says “export your friends’ birthdays” and select “Copy link address.” Now you have the link and you can head onto your calendar application. We’re using Google Calendar.
Export your friends birthdays 2
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Now, you need to log in to your calendar application. If you’re using Google Calendar, hit the small arrow right of the “Other Calendars” field. From there, you need to “Add by URL.”
Import into calendar
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In the new window that would appear, you need to paste the copied link from Facebook. Hit Ctrl-V or right click and paste the link you already copied in step number three.
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You’re all done in Google Calendar, and now you need to open the calendar application on your phone. On Android, hit the dots to bring up the settings menu and hit “Calendars to display.”
Open the calendar on your phone
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And there you have it - “Friends’ Birthdays” now appears on your phone. Check the box for it and voila, you’re all set and your Facebook friends’ birthdays will now appear in you calendar!
Enable the “Friends’ Birthdays” calendar
How to import your Facebook friends birthdays into your phone calendar
1. Log into your Facebook account
First, you’d need to log into your Facebook account. On the left hand side, you’d see a link to the “Events” page. Hit that to get started.
2. Export your friends birthdays
In the “Events” page, there is a little gear icon on the right hand side, just next to the “Today” field. Click on it and select “Export.”
3. Export your friends birthdays 2
Here is what we find a bit tricky. A new tray will appear with two links. You have to right click with your mouse the text that says “export your friends’ birthdays” and select “Copy link address.” Now you have the link and you can head onto your calendar application. We’re using Google Calendar.
4. Import into calendar
Now, you need to log in to your calendar application. If you’re using Google Calendar, hit the small arrow right of the “Other Calendars” field. From there, you need to “Add by URL.”
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In the new window that would appear, you need to paste the copied link from Facebook. Hit Ctrl-V or right click and paste the link you already copied in step number three.
6. Open the calendar on your phone
You’re all done in Google Calendar, and now you need to open the calendar application on your phone. On Android, hit the dots to bring up the settings menu and hit “Calendars to display.”
7. Enable the “Friends’ Birthdays” calendar
And there you have it - “Friends’ Birthdays” now appears on your phone. Check the box for it and voila, you’re all set and your Facebook friends’ birthdays will now appear in you calendar!
