Several people are experiencing issues with Gmail (especially G Suite) email accounts in Mail on Mac. It seems that the Mail App is not working as expected for some Gmail users. More specifically, some Gmail users have said that after installing the macOS 10.14.4, and launching the Mail app, some Gmail users are asked to authenticate their email addresses. They get a notification saying:
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Whilst it is doing then Enable SMS if not set and on the Mac restart the App and sign in to the Apple ID. Once the Number has verified confirm that the iPhone Number can send by specifically typing in your Apple ID to send to. If that work add back the Apple ID on the iPhone. Accept the pop ups on the Mac. To use the Verizon Messages (Message+) app without the multi-device sync feature, simply unsubscribe from Integrated Messaging. However, if you want to access your messages from a device other than your primary phone, like your tablet or computer, then you'll need to subscribe to Integrated Messaging.
“Enter the password for the account “(null)”: Google requires completing authentication in Safari.” This takes users to a Google web login form. However, shortly after authenticating, the Mail app asks for authentication once again, and again, as the process does not stick and goes into an endless loop.
Please note that we contacted Apple regarding this issue, and we were told that Apple is currently working on a fix.
In the meantime, you can try the following fixes:
1– Changing your Gmail account’s security settings may fix this problem. Open Google’s My Account site (https://myaccount.google.com) and click Security (On the left navigation panel) and then scroll down and find the “Less secure app access” section and turn this on (note that Google recommends this OFF).
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2- Set up your email account using IMAP. Please note that this process will delete your messages and will no longer available on your Mac. But do not worry, your mails will not be removed from Google’s servers, you can still access your mails via gmail.com web site. Here is how:
- Open the Mail App
- Click Mail
- Click Preferences
- Click Accounts
- Select your Gmail account
- And click the (-) remove button
- Now we will re-add your Gmail account
- Before that, let us make sure that IMAP access is enable. If not, you can do that easily. To enable IMAP in Gmail, login into your Gmail web client (gmail.com) and then click Settings:
- Click the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab
- Select Enable IMAP (IMAP access section)
- And scroll down and click Save.
- Now again in Mail App, choose Mail
- Click Add Account
- Select Google, then click Continue
- Enter your email and click Next
- Enter your password and click Next
- And follow the instructions
If this does not work, try the “Add Other Account” option and add smpt/imap info manually:
- Incoming server: imap.gmail.com
- Outgoing server: smtp.gmail.com
3- Open Safari and go to https://accounts.google.com/b/0/DisplayUnlockCaptcha and then enter your username and password, then enter the letters (captcha) then try again.
If you tap on it, it should give you the option to switch to 'iPhone Only'. https://omgarmor.netlify.app/kindle-app-mac-update.html. FYI, right now I'm running on iOS 9.3.5 on an iPad 2.1. Look for the 'Kindle' App3.Once it gives you the results, on the far upper left corner there should be the option that says 'iPad Only'. Go to the App Store2.
4-Please try the following:
- Quit Mail App.
- Open Keychain (Applications > Utilities or Spotlight Keychain)
- Search: google.oa
- Find the accounts that you are having trouble accessing, and delete Keychains
- Now go to https://accounts.google.com
- Sign in with your problematic account
- Click Security (left menu)
- Find the “Third-party apps with account access” section and click “manage third-party access”
- Click macOS and to revoke its access
- Then sign out (https://accounts.google.com)
- On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Internet accounts and re-authenticate your account
- And open your Mail and try again
5-Still having the problem? if so try this:
- Download and install Charles (a proxy app): https://www.charlesproxy.com/latest-release/download.do
- Authorize automatic proxy, when asked
- In Charles go to the Help menu and then choose SSL Proxying > Install Charles Root Certificate
- Keychain Access will open. Find the “Charles Proxy…” (you may type Charles to search).
- Double click on it.
- Expand the Trust section and set to “Always Trust”.
- Close the window, enter your password when you are asked.
- In Charles, choose SSL Proxying Settings (Proxy menu).
- Add a new location with Host: people.googleapis.com
- Go to the Tools menu and then choose Rewrite and click Add.
- Add a new location with Host: people.googleapis.com.
- Add a new action:
Type: Body
Where: Response
Replace Value: {“names”:[{“metadata”:{“primary”:true},”displayName”:”Your Name”}],”emailAddresses”:[{“value”:”your@email”}]}
- And now on your Mac, open System Settings and Internet Accounts and re-authorize your account.
- Now test to see if it is working, if your issue is resolved now, feel free to remove the Charles app.
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Why is Mac Mail not working?
With a new macOS out there, some Mac users have encountered Mac Mail problems following an attempt to update to macOS Catalina.
If you are experiencing any of the problems listed below, we’ve got fixes to get your Mac Mail working as it should. Despite numerous improvements from the previous operating system, there weren't too many changes made to the Mail App in Catalina.
However, there have, and were numerous reports of the app crashing or unexpectedly quitting, which is why fixes and workarounds are currently needed to ensure the Mail app works as it should.
Here are a number of problems and 12 fixes for those who've encountered unexpected issues with Mac Mail.
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1. Mail not launching since macOS Catalina update
This is one of the most common problems people keep encountering, and it seems the fix is pretty simple too.
Fix: Launch the Mac Mail app from your Applications
If Mail launches that way, drag the icon out of the Dock. Once that has vanished, drag the icon — a copy of it will be made —back into the Dock. Then close Mail and attempt to open it again via the Dock. Providing that works, your problem is fixed.
Tip: Control + Click the Mail app icon to reveal 'Open' command in the context menu.
2. Mail crashing or running slow
Now, if the above solution doesn't work and Mail is either crashing or running slowly, there are other ways you can get it working smoothly again. No one can be without access to email for too long!
Fix 1: Force Quit the Mail app
Do this the usual way, and if that doesn't work, move onto the next step.
Fix 2: Restart Mail using the Activity Monitor
- Go to Activity Monitor through Spotlight, Siri or Utilities.
- Type ‘Mail’ into the search function.
- Now click on the X symbol to force close.
- Attempt to restart the usual way - or take it out of the Dock and put it back in (fix #1), before trying to restart the Mail app.
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Fix 3: Delete saved Mail states
If the solutions above don't work, let’s start to clear out some prior-state files on your Mac.
This requires going into your hidden Library folders.
- Open Finder > Go to Folder..
- Now hold the Option key and Select Library to open these folders.
- Find this folder: Containers > com.apple.mail > Data > Library > Saved Application State
- Within that, move this folder into Trash: com.apple.mail.savedState
- Empty the Trash and try to restart Mac Mail the usual way.
Important: Back up the mentioned folder so you can put it back if something goes wrong.
If that has worked, you can restart Mail and it should be running smoothly. If not, there are other solutions below, and some that don't involve quite so much digging within Library folders and files - which aren't always so easy to find for those who aren't Mac power users.
3. Mail folders missing
In some cases, these problems have caused Mail folders to go missing - without those the app won’t work, so there are solutions to these that most users can manage without too much difficulty to get the Mail app working again.
Fix: Check your Mail Connections
- Open the Mail app.
- Go to the Window in the top menu and click on Connection Doctor.
- This will show whether there are problems with connecting to the Mail app.
- Now re-check account settings and delete and re-add your Mail account to reset this.
- Your Mail app and every email should be accessible again.
4: Mail app is slow
Sometimes your Mail is slow because it has to deal with tons of open windows buried beneath other apps.
Fix: Merge Mail windows
Specifically for this your email client has a lesser-known command called 'Merge All Windows'.
Click on Mail > Window
Now, choose 'Merge All Windows'
Close the redundant windows to minimize the impact on your Mail's memory. Hopefully, it will get snappier.
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5: Mail app junk
As outlined above, there are a number of fixes for Mail not working. Some of them require a certain amount of technical confidence and know-how. It is also worth noting that deleting the wrong folder or file within Library could disable another app accidentally. But, luckily, there's a software that can do all the fixing for you.
Fix 1: Repair Mail settings with CleanMyMac X
CleanMyMac X is a Mac maintenance app that is notarized by Apple. It's developed by MacPaw, the makers of various productivity tools for Mac. The latest version of CleanMyMac has tools that help you troubleshoot Mail, beyond other things.
- Download CleanMyMac X free edition.
- Click on Mail Attachments.
Now, if you click Scan, the app will search for unnecessary files in Mail it can delete.
Now open Mail again — it should be working as good as new.
Fix 2: Reset the Mail App (nuclear option)
One of the quick fixes that works in 99% of the cases is to “reset” the Mail App. I use CleanMyMac X for this operation. It doesn’t delete the program itself but brings it back to its default state. This operation solves many app conflicts and incompatibilities. Also, your user files stay safe and are not being affected.
To enable this feature you need to do one preliminary step: open CleanMyMac X Preferences.
Have you installed CleanMyMac X? Ok, let's go.
Click CleanMyMac X (in the upper menu) > Preferences.
Click on Ignore List and choose Uninstaller.
Uncheck 'Ignore system applications' box.
We've just allowed CleanMyMac X to reset your Mail app.
The reset procedure:
- Launch the Uninstaller tool in CleanMyMac X.
- Choose Mail app in the list of Apple apps.
- Click on the Uninstall button with arrows — this reveals the Reset button.
- Click Reset.
As we mentioned above, CleanMyMac X is a really useful Mac performance improvement app. It comes with a whole load of features and tools that improve how a Mac runs, and can get your Mail app up and running again without stress or it taking very long. Hope you are receiving mail again — stay tuned for more Mac tips.