If your IMAP Gmail is not responding on your iPad, there could be various reasons behind it.
Follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue:
- Check your internet connection: Verify that your iPad is connected to the internet. Check your Wi-Fi or cellular data settings and connect to a different network to see if the problem persists.
- Check your Gmail settings: Ensure that IMAP access is enabled. Sign in to your Gmail account on a computer, click the gear icon in the top right corner, select "Settings," and then click on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab. Check that "Enable IMAP" is selected.
- Restart the Mail app: If the Mail app on your iPad is experiencing a glitch or a bug, force quit the app by double-tapping the home button and swiping up on the Mail app. Open the app again and see if your IMAP Gmail is working.
- Remove and re-add your Gmail account: If restarting the Mail app doesn't work, remove your Gmail account from your iPad and add it again. To do this, go to your iPad's settings, select "Passwords & Accounts," find your Gmail account, and tap "Delete Account." Then, re-add your account by selecting "Add Account" and choosing Gmail.
- Check your Gmail storage: If your Gmail account has a large amount of email stored, it could be causing the IMAP connection to time out or fail. Reduce the amount of email stored by deleting old messages or archiving them.
- Update your iPad's software: Verify that your iPad's software is up to date by going to "Settings," selecting "General," and choosing "Software Update." Install the update if available and see if it resolves the issue.
- Contact Gmail support: If none of the above solutions work, contact Gmail support for assistance as there could be a larger issue with your Gmail account or the IMAP server.
