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Can't add gmail back to iphone

I had 2 Gmail accounts on my iPhone 6S, and I changed the password on one of them on my PC.

Then I had to enter the new password on the phone; no matter how many times I entered it, and got a verification code, and responded to the email (on my PC) that the activity was me, it would NOT accept it on the phone & let me back into my account.


I removed the account from the phone, and tried to add it back - same loop occurs and will not add the account back. This account has ALL my contacts, which of course is causing problems. I have read forums and tried everything - I don't know how to make this work.


Here's the loop:

  • settings, mail, accounts, add account, Google
  • sign in screen: enter email - NEXT - enter password
  • 2 step verification - enter code
  • go to Gmail email on my PC - respond to security alert and confirm it's me
  • nothing in the list for the new account
  • tried shutting phone down - nothing

Any suggestions??

iPhone 6s, iOS 10.3.3

Posted on Oct 3, 2018 5:25 PM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2018 5:33 PM

Are you using a VPN on your iPhone? If so, turn it off.


If that's not it, if you're on Wi-Fi try turning that off and set the account up over cellular, or use a different Wi-Fi.


If that does not help, try restarting your iPhone, employing the above steps if necessary.

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Can't add gmail back to iphone

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