J-BAR #18287 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 My old iPhone is a 7 (I think they are up to 12 or 13 these days). I updated it a few days ago to software version 15.0.2, and now I cannot access my gmail account on it. I get the message, "Gmail needs to be updated to work with this version of IOS". I have done a web search for how to do that. The instructions are rather complex. Most of them involve using the "I Cloud" and I am not on (in?) the Cloud, never activated the account. It occurred to me that maybe I could just close out my gmail/email app for a few days and then sign up for a new gmail account. Cutting the electronic Gordian knot, so to speak. I can still get to my gmail on my computer, so it's inconvenient, not a tragedy. So, what unforeseen complications might happen if I just exit gmail for a few days and then try to come back in? Would I be able to use the same old email address? And I still do not want to be in the Cloud, paying extra to store stuff that should be deleted. What say you gurus? Thanks for your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Interesting. I haven’t had an issue like that, but I don’t use Gmail at all. EDIT I just tried mine and it opens just fine. Try this, completely delete your gmail app then reinstall it from the App Store. That may fix the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Got a survey after an update years ago. In comments I wrote "Why bother to ask" You do whatever you want anyway Still waiting for reply HaHa GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Shut it completely down and back on. Then check your settings under email account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Fast fingers. The go to email account settings, updates, accept new updates and then reboot again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Shanley just bought a new phone...after 7 years, the other wasn't holding up. So....this is his new 'exspression' untill he learns it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 His expression is identical to mine when Wrongway attempts to teach me how to run her serger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Understand completly Just upgraded to Iphone 13 cause was having connection problems with hearing aids. Would still have my flip phone if it would have worked with hearing aids GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 hours ago, J-BAR #18287 said: My old iPhone is a 7 (I think they are up to 12 or 13 these days). I updated it a few days ago to software version 15.0.2, and now I cannot access my gmail account on it. I get the message, "Gmail needs to be updated to work with this version of IOS". I have done a web search for how to do that. The instructions are rather complex. Most of them involve using the "I Cloud" and I am not on (in?) the Cloud, never activated the account. It occurred to me that maybe I could just close out my gmail/email app for a few days and then sign up for a new gmail account. Cutting the electronic Gordian knot, so to speak. I can still get to my gmail on my computer, so it's inconvenient, not a tragedy. So, what unforeseen complications might happen if I just exit gmail for a few days and then try to come back in? Would I be able to use the same old email address? And I still do not want to be in the Cloud, paying extra to store stuff that should be deleted. What say you gurus? Thanks for your thoughts. Maybe this helps? https://www.payetteforward.com/why-doesnt-gmail-work-on-my-iphone-heres-the-fix/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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