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Can I use my iCloud email from my android ?

My iPad mini is unavailable for a few days and I want to access my iCloud email from my android. How can I do this ?

Posted on Feb 28, 2017 12:41 PM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2017 12:43 PM

Setup iCloud mail on it.



How to Manually Set Up iCloud Mail in Windows, Android and BlackBerry


  • Launch the Mail app of your choice.
  • Add a new account.
  • Enter the following IMAP server name: imap.mail.me.com.
  • Toggle SSL encryption to On or Yes.
  • Set the port to 993.
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May 8, 2017 1:11 AM in response to AlexGrig

I've been using K-9 email program on my Android for years, mainly because I prefer POP.

It handles iCloud very well, even allowing you to NOT sync deletions to the server so you can still download them to your Mini when you get it back.

Good support article: Mail server settings for iCloud email clients - Apple Support

Note the difference in the Username between the incoming mail server and the SMTP server - this actually does make a difference.

Also, I don't know if it will support the iCloud 2 step verification system. So far, I haven't had to install that.

Hope you have solved this problem by now.

Jun 18, 2017 1:20 PM in response to Coventry Crysis

I DO NOT have 2 step authorization on my account, but my iCloud email is also not working as of this morning (June 18, 2017). Either there is a temporary problem with the server (I've gotten this error before), or once again: Apple LIED. Everything I've read up to now has said that app specific passwords would only be required for 2SA, but I don't have 2SA, and iCloud mail isn't working on my Android.


Considering my calendar still syncs, it is probably a mail server error.


2 articles I found that have good step by step instructions.


iCloud Mail 2-Step Auth and App Passwords for IMAP


Using app-specific passwords - Apple Support


I'm still trying to decide whether it is worth messing up my Apple life going to 2SA. At this point, probably not.

Jun 20, 2017 1:19 AM in response to CoachTooz

Coach:

Another temporary solution if you have access to ANY Apple computer with an internet connection. Open Safari (if the computer is running something newer than 10.10) or Chrome (any version past 49) and go to www.icloud.com.

You can even do this in an Apple store. I do it at work using a 2009 iMac running Snow Leopard & Chrome 49. You may be able to do this on a PC (I think I've done it before). You just can't do it on your Android phone.

You should be able to log in, and open your mail there.

From there, look for the little gear - on mine it is at the bottom of the folder list on the left panel.

Choose Preferences

Choose General Tab

About half way down is "Forwarding". Forward it all to your gmail address.

It's a nuisance, but you can set up a rule in gmail to put anything from icloud into a separate inbox.

That's going to be my work-around for now.

Best of luck

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