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User profile for user: Lukepool
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can not open icloud mail iphone 12

Trying to add an iCloud mail account. Message says can not open iCloud mail. I don’t have a primary iCloud email.on iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 8:46 PM

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User profile for user: TheLittles
TheLittles
User level: Level 10
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Posted on Aug 15, 2023 9:07 PM

Lukepool Said:

"can not open icloud mail iPhone 12: Trying to add an iCloud mail account. Message says can not open iCloud mail. I don’t have a primary iCloud email.on iPhone 12 Pro"

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Successfully Opening iCloud Mail:

Visit the following in the order provided...

1. System Requirements for iCloud - Apple Support


2. Create a Primary eMail Address for iCloud Mail - Apple Support


3. Set up iCloud Mail on all your Devices - Apple Support


4. Send and Receive iCloud Mail on All your Devices and Keep Mail Settings Up to Date - Apple Support



Notes on Troubleshooting the Mail App:




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User profile for user: TheLittles
TheLittles
User level: Level 10
211,687 points

Aug 15, 2023 9:07 PM in response to Lukepool

Lukepool Said:

"can not open icloud mail iPhone 12: Trying to add an iCloud mail account. Message says can not open iCloud mail. I don’t have a primary iCloud email.on iPhone 12 Pro"

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Successfully Opening iCloud Mail:

Visit the following in the order provided...

1. System Requirements for iCloud - Apple Support


2. Create a Primary eMail Address for iCloud Mail - Apple Support


3. Set up iCloud Mail on all your Devices - Apple Support


4. Send and Receive iCloud Mail on All your Devices and Keep Mail Settings Up to Date - Apple Support



Notes on Troubleshooting the Mail App:




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