I can't get emails (gmail) to load on my child's phone

I already deleted and re-installed accounts. I am the manager in google family, and I follow the procedure, granting her access. When we go in the mail app, nothing loads, nothing sends, and we get a "gmail temporary unavailable" error, but it's been two days. Plus, gmail perfectly works on her iPad, or computer, or browser. Just not on the iPhone email app. I checked all settings, compared to my own iPhone, and they all match. Other options I might have not tried?

iPhone 13

Posted on Dec 10, 2022 06:51 AM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2022 04:34 PM

Hi Jessica471,


For help with the Mail app on your child's iPhone, test the steps below to check for any app restrictions. You can also find the information in the article here: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

 

"Allow built-in apps and features


You can restrict the use of built-in apps or features. If you turn off an app or feature, the app or feature won't be deleted, it's just temporarily hidden from your Home Screen. For example, if you turn off Mail, the Mail app won't appear on your Home Screen until you turn it back on.


To change your Allowed Apps:

  1. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time.
  2. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions.
  3. Enter your Screen Time passcode. 
  4. Tap Allowed Apps. 
  5. Select the apps that you want to allow."


If the app is allowed and the issue continues, follow the steps here: If you can't receive email on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


If the Gmail account is the only account with an issue, reach out to Google Support to help check for any additional details needed to access the information.

Sign your child in on their iPhone or iPad

Manage your family on Google


If multiple accounts have the issue, reach out to Apple Support directly to further assist.


Contact - Official Apple Support


Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Best.


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Dec 12, 2022 04:34 PM in response to Jessica471

Hi Jessica471,


For help with the Mail app on your child's iPhone, test the steps below to check for any app restrictions. You can also find the information in the article here: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

 

"Allow built-in apps and features


You can restrict the use of built-in apps or features. If you turn off an app or feature, the app or feature won't be deleted, it's just temporarily hidden from your Home Screen. For example, if you turn off Mail, the Mail app won't appear on your Home Screen until you turn it back on.


To change your Allowed Apps:

  1. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time.
  2. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions.
  3. Enter your Screen Time passcode. 
  4. Tap Allowed Apps. 
  5. Select the apps that you want to allow."


If the app is allowed and the issue continues, follow the steps here: If you can't receive email on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


If the Gmail account is the only account with an issue, reach out to Google Support to help check for any additional details needed to access the information.

Sign your child in on their iPhone or iPad

Manage your family on Google


If multiple accounts have the issue, reach out to Apple Support directly to further assist.


Contact - Official Apple Support


Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Best.


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