For Eastern countries in general and Vietnam in particular, the lunar calendar is an indispensable cultural aspect used alongside the Gregorian calendar. However, most smartphones still lack direct support for viewing the lunar calendar, making searching and tracking difficult.This article will guide you on how to effortlessly display both lunar and solar calendars on your phone screen.
Adding the Lunar Calendar to Google Calendar
Note: You need to use a computer to easily follow this step-by-step guide.Step 1: Firstly, please navigate to this link and proceed to download the appropriate lunar calendar for Google Calendar for the current year or the desired year to your computer. Then, you access here to access Google Calendar and log in to your Gmail account on your phone.Step 2: On the Google Calendar interface, you should select the “+” item “Other Calendars” located in the left column at the bottom of the screen. Then, you select “Create a new calendar”.
Step 3: Next, you fill in the name of the calendar setOnce you've made up your mind, click on “Create Calendar” to embark on the journey.
Step into the realm of “Calendar Creation” by simply tapping on the button labeled “Create Calendar.” With this, a brand new calendar set sails into existence.
Step 4: However, to complete the process, you'll need to import the downloaded lunar calendar file into the newly created calendar. Just select “Import”Navigate to (1) under the section 'Import and Export'.You should select the correct name of the calendar set you've just created (2) and then click on the button labeled “Choose File from Computer” (3) and Locate the correct lunar calendar file that you've downloaded.
Then, select the option “Import” and wait approximately 5 minutes for the importing process to succeed.
That's it! You've successfully imported the lunar calendar!

Pin the lunar calendar on your phone screen
Step 1: Firstly, you need to download the Google Calendar app to your phone (If you already have the app on your phone, please skip this step).Step 2: Then, access the app and log in with your Gmail account used to add the lunar calendar to Google Calendar. Check if the lunar calendar added on your computer earlier has been synchronized to your phone. If the lunar calendar appears successfully, proceed to pin it on your phone's home screen.
For iOS operating systems:
Access your home screen and long-press on any empty space until a “+” sign appears in the bottom left corner of the screen, then tap here.
Locate the Google Calendar app.
Here, you'll find 3 widgets to choose from according to your preference >> Add Widget >> Move to your desired location on the home screen. >> Done.
And here's the result!
For Android operating systems:
Access your home screen and long-press on any empty space >> Widgets.
Then, drag it to the Calendar and select the widget you wish to place on the home screen and move it to the desired location >> select Completion.
And here's the outcome!
Conclusion:
So, with these simple steps that anyone can follow, viewing the lunar calendar on your phone is no longer a daunting task. You can assist your grandparents, parents, or loved ones in easily tracking the lunar calendar on your beloved device! Wishing you success!
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