ipad, mail, and gmail

happyinMI wrote:

I used to be able to download my gmail using apple's mail program on my ipad. That stopped yesterday.

I assume that you simply mean that your mail doesn't appear in the mail app and that you are seeing the spinning wheel with no results at all. However, I would be curious to hear exactly what happens.

Close the mail app and reset your iPad.

In order to close the mail app. you have to drag the app up from the multitasking display. Double tap the home button and you will see apps lined up going left to right across the screen. Swipe to get to the app that you want to close and then swipe "up" on the app preview thumbnail to close it.

Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider if it appears on the screen - let go of the buttons. Let the iPad start up.

iOS: Unable to send or receive email

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3899

Can’t Send Emails on iPad – Troubleshooting Steps

http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/ipad-cant-send-emails-troubleshooting-steps/

Setting up and troubleshooting Mail

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/mail/

Using a POP account with multiple devices

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3228

iOS: Adding an email account

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4810

iOS: Setting up an Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1694

iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, Outlook 2010 may not display contacts and calendars after sync

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1944

Server does not allow relaying email error, fix

http://appletoolbox.com/2012/01/server-does-not-allow-relaying-email-error-fix/

Why Does My iPad Say “Cannot Connect to Server”?

http://www.ehow.co.uk/info_8693415_ipad-say-cannot-connect-server.html

Gmail Account Will Not Connect to Gmail Server

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3058

Error: “Server Unavailable” when accessing Yahoo on iOS devices

https://help.yahoo.com/kb/mobile-mail/error-server-unavailable-accessing-yahoo-i os-devices-sln8834.html?impressions=true

How to Delete Email on the iPad

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Guide/ss/How-To-Delete-Email-On-The-Ipad.htm

How to Mass Delete Emails from iPhone and iPad Inbox (with video)

http://suiteminute.com/how-to-mass-delete-emails-from-iphone-and-ipad-inbox/

How to delete ALL mail messages from iPhone/iPad in one step

http://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/technology/2014/01/how-to-delete-al l-mail-messages-from-iphoneipad-in-one-step/

How to Attach Photos and Videos to Emails on an iPhone or
iPad

http://www.wikihow.com/Attach-Photos-and-Videos-to-Emails-on-an-iPhone-or-iPad

iPad Basics: Sending an Email With An Attachment

http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/ipad-basics-sending-an-email-with-an-attachment

How to add, send and open iPad email attachments

http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/ipad-email-attachments.html

How to Send Multiple email Attachments from your iPad or iPhone

http://ipadacademy.com/2014/03/how-to-send-multiple-email-attachments-from-your- ipad-or-iphone

How to Sync Contacts with Your iPad Using iTunes

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-sync-contacts-with-your-ipad-using- itunes.html

Importing a Contact List CSV to the iPad

http://techchannel.radioshack.com/importing-contact-list-csv-ipad-2235.html

iOS: ‘Mailbox Locked’, account is in use on another device, or prompt to re-enter POP3 password

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2621

iCloud: Create a group and add contacts to it

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2667

eMail Groups - You can use a third party app that many users recommend.

MailShot - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mailshot-pro-group-email-done/id445996226?mt=8

Group Email - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mailshot-pro-group-email-done/id445996226?mt=8

iPad Mail

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/mail/

Configuration problems with IMAP e-mail on iOS with a non-standard SSL port.

http://colinrobbins.me/2013/02/09/configuration-problems-with-imap-e-mail-on-ios -with-a-non-standard-ssl-port/

Try this - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.) No data/files will be erased. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430

Or this - Delete the account in Mail and then set it up again. Settings->Mail, Contacts, Calendars -> Accounts Tap on the Account, then on the red button that says Remove Account.

How to delete an email account on your iPad

http://www.shoppepro.com/support/knowledgebase/228/How-to-delete-an-email-accoun t-on-your-iPad.html

 Cheers, Tom

I'm glad to hear that it worked for you. I had a feeling that it would.