Gmail is the most popular email service on the web. But as streamlined and easy to use as it is, like any other email service, it can experience problems. This guide covers the most common issues iPhone owners are likely to have with the service and explains how to fix them. From not being able to send or receive email to not being able to connect to the Gmail server on your iPhone, we'll have you up and running with your account in no time.
3 Ways to Fix Not Working Email on iPhone
Often, problems can arise when you try to use Gmail on your iPhone while you’re on vacation or in a location you wouldn’t normally visit. Gmail detects that you’re somewhere you’re not normally located and can sometimes block you from accessing their server when you open the Mail app on your iPhone. This problem can persist even when you return home from a trip.
Typically, you’ll know this is a problem because you’ll get one of the following error messages. “Failed to get mail,” “Failed to send mail,” and “Failed to connect using SSL” are some of the most common, and while they may vary in their exact wording, they always indicate that you have a problem.
Fortunately, you can fix this problem by going to the Gmail website on your iPhone and turning your device on (again). Here's what you need to do:
