I don't know what went wrong but my google account is no longer syncing with the iphone. whenever I open the gmail app. i can see the older emails only. there is no new email?
Can you tell me, how to enable auto syncing on the iphone?
Whenever Gmail is not syncing with iPhone, you need to check the account syncing settings. Here are the steps to fix the issues.
- Ensure that your iPhone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi or cellular network.
- Sometimes, a simple restart can fix syncing issues. Press and hold the power button, slide to power off, and then turn your iPhone back on.
- let's check the account syncing settings. make sure that your account is syncing with the Gmail. to do that, you need to go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Gmail.
- Ensure that Mail is turned on. If it's off, turn it on to enable syncing of your Gmail.
- Let's make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS.
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- If Gmail is still not syncing, try removing and re-adding your Gmail account.
- Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts.
- Select Gmail, and then tap Delete Account.
- After that, go back to Accounts, select Add Account, and add your Gmail account again.
- Make sure IMAP is enabled in Gmail. On your computer:
- Go to Gmail > Settings (gear icon) > See all settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP.
- Ensure that IMAP is enabled.
- To force Gmail to sync:
- Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
- Pull down from the top to refresh the mailbox and force a sync.
Check Google’s Status
There may be an issue with Google’s servers. Check if there are any ongoing outages by visiting Google’s G Suite Status Dashboard.
Check for App-Specific Passwords
If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail, ensure you're using an app-specific password for your email account.
- You can generate an app-specific password from your Google account settings.
Ensure Background App Refresh is On
Ensure that the Mail app can refresh in the background:
- Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh.
- Make sure Mail is enabled for background refresh.
Clear Cache in the Gmail App (if using the app)
If you're using the Gmail app, clearing its cache can help:
- Go to the Gmail app.
- Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) > Settings > General settings > Clear search history.
Check Time and Date Settings
Incorrect date and time settings can interfere with syncing.
- Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, and make sure Set Automatically is turned on.