If Gmail is not working on iPhone 12 Pro Max, there are a few things you can do to fix the issue.
Fix Gmail Not Working on iPhone 12 Pro Max issue
Gmail is the most popular email service on the web. However, as streamlined and as easy to use as it generally is, it can, like other email services, encounter issues. The problem of Gmail not working on iPhone 12 Pro Max usually occurs due to strict security protocols adopted by Google to protect Gmail Users.
For example, you may find Gmail not working on iPhone 12 Pro Max after moving to a new place or after using Gmail on another device in a new location.
In such cases, Google may block access to your Gmail Account, in order to prevent the possibility of someone else trying to gain unauthorized access into your Email Account.
Apart from this, the problem of Gmail not working on iPhone 12 Pro Max could also be due to IMAP not being enabled, Gmail service not being accessible via VPN and others reasons.
See also: The Most Common iPhone 12 Pro Max Problems and Solutions
1. Restart iPhone
It’s always good to start with simple Fixes first, go to Settings > General > scroll down and tap on Shut Down.
Allow iPhone to shut down fully, wait for 30 seconds and Restart iPhone by pressing the Power button.
2. Check Status of Google Services
Sometimes, the problem of Gmail not working on iPhone 12 Pro Max is due to Google’s Gmail Service being offline or going through problems.
You can easily confirm this by visiting Google Workspace Status Dashboard and taking a look at service status for Gmail.
3. Disable VPN
If you are using VPN, disable VPN service on your iPhone and try to access Gmail.
Head to Settings > VPN > move the toggle next to Status to OFF position.
After disabling VPN, you should be able to Sign-in to your Gmail Account.
4. Reset Gmail Captcha
On your iPhone 12 Pro Max, head to accounts.google.com/DisplayUnlockCaptcha and login using your Gmail Address and Password and follow the onscreen instructions.
If the problem is fixed, you will see “Account Access Enabled” confirmation and you should be able to login to your Gmail Account on iPhone 12 Pro Max.
5. Make Sure iMAP is Enabled
Using Mac or Windows computer, login to your Gmail Account. Once you are logged-in, click on the Gear icon (top-right corner) and select See All Settings option in the drop-down menu.
On the Settings screen, click on Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab and make sure IMAP is selected.
If IMAP is not enabled, select Enable IMAP option and click on Save Changes.
6. Remove and Re-add Gmail Account on iPhone
If above solutions did not fix Gmail not working on iPhone 12 Pro Max problem, remove Gmail Account from iPhone and add it back again.
Start the Settings app on your iPhone > navigate to Mail > Accounts > Gmail.
On the next screen, tap on Delete Account option.
Restart iPhone and Add back your Gmail Account to iPhone by following the next steps.
Head to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account.
On the next screen, select Google as your Email Service provider.
Type in your Email Address and Password to Sign-in to Gmail. On the next screen, move the toggle next to Mail to ON position and tap on Save.
After adding back Gmail, you should be able to sign-in to your Gmail Account on iPhone.