M2 and M4 minis both running Sequoia 15.4 but the M4 does not show the number of unread messages above the Dock icon.
I have restarted the app and also the computer and the Mail settings on both Macs are the same.
Any ideas?
Mac mini, macOS 15.4
Who said AI is rubbish?????!!!!!!
I just did a google search on a whim and instantly a load of AI suggestions appeared and the first one was . . .
AI Overview
If your Mac's Mail app isn't displaying the number of unread emails in the Dock, ensure "Badge application icon" is enabled in your Notification settings.
I discovered Mail notifications were "Off" and switching them on as shown below restored the magic number in the Dock!
Sometimes it's the simplest things that catch us out.
Who said AI is rubbish?????!!!!!!
I just did a google search on a whim and instantly a load of AI suggestions appeared and the first one was . . .
AI Overview
If your Mac's Mail app isn't displaying the number of unread emails in the Dock, ensure "Badge application icon" is enabled in your Notification settings.
I discovered Mail notifications were "Off" and switching them on as shown below restored the magic number in the Dock!
Sometimes it's the simplest things that catch us out.
Try switching From " Primary Inbox" To " Inbox Only "
Caveat, I only have 1 email address associated with Mail
Though I do still have a xx@mac.com plus xx@me.com and xx@icloud
Try. Removing the icon from the Dock & dragging a new instance to the Dock.
Right click on it, choose options… remove from Dock.
Quit Mail.
Try deleting dock.plist in your user’s preferences folder.
Ian R. Brown wrote:
Nope. That doesn't work.
Should I try the Mail .plist or would that be bad?
If after trying @BDAqua's " Try deleting dock.plist in your user’s preferences folder. "
Still having an issue
Terminal command below which is Case Sensitive
killall Dock
Sorry but that does not appear to help with existing unread messages.
I will wait to see what happens when some new mail comes through.
Good idea 👍
Also, good to see you "out and about " again 😎
Thanks, I have regained a bit strength!
👍
Nope. That doesn't work.
Should I try the Mail .plist or would that be bad?
I have tried Inbox Only and All Mailboxes with no luck.
Sorry it did not work out
Things are now becoming even stranger!
A new weird Mail icon has appeared in the Dock and I can't get rid of it.
Dragging it out etc. appears to remove it but after a few seconds it reappears.
👍🏽😀
Dock Mail icon does not show red number of unread messages.
