subscribe to a Google calendar on Android

Subscribing to a Google calendar on Android is actually a two-step process. You must first subscribe to the calendar using the web version of Google Calendar.


Subscribing to ical on Google Calendar web:
Step 1: go to Google Calendar on the web
Step 2: Choose "Other calendars"

Step 3: In the dropdown menu, choose "Add by URL"

Step 4: insert the ical address, click "Add Calendar," and you should be all set.

Adding subscribed calendars to Android:

Step 1: On your Android device, you may have to clear the existing calendars and re-sync the data for a new calendar to show up.

• Settings / Applications / Manage Applications / Calendar -> Clear Data
• then Settings / Applications / Manage Applications / Calendar Storage -> Clear Data

Wait a few minutes and you should be able to see the new calendar. If it does the new calendar does not show up, also do the following:

• Settings / Accounts & sync -> select your account, uncheck the "Sync Calendar" option 
• Wait a few minutes and re-check the Sync Calendar option to see

Keep in mind that if you have 2-step verification enabled on your phone, you may have to remove the account entirely and re-add it.