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Gmail issue

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:47:53 GMT

I text with 3 friends via gmail...I don't have a smart phone with data and this work around for texting has worked until this weekend.

To use texting via gmail, I only need their provider and phone number, no one has changed providers or phone numbers.

Last night I constantly got messages that my messages were not deliverable, which means since Saturday no one was getting my messages.

I did go to the gmail site, trying to figure out what to do...I have more than enough storage, I deleted everything possible, emptied trash, I have restarted my MacBook. Cleared history and deleted cookies (don't know if that has anything to do with gmail).

Still no one has responded to my question so I messaged (thru Messages) one of the girls, she replied that she did not get my message via gmail.

Any advice?

Re: Gmail issue

gizmogal — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:05:10 GMT

Get a smartphone and give up on workarounds. Texting was not intended to be used as you are using it. Yet when your method gets a glitch, you are puzzled and disappointed.

You like Apple products and your MacBook suits your needs? You can get a refurbished iPhone from Apple with the same warranty as a new one (not necessarily the latest model) for not even half of what anything new would cost. They sell them right on the Apple site. It will serve you as well as the non-smart phone you're using now and function properly with technology like texting.

I know you've enjoyed having things work your way in spite of the arcane methodology. Step up to working with technology as it is intended and have consistent communication with your friends and efficient use of texting. It's a small investment with a versatile future.

I cannot help you work with Gmail any better in your current hassle. But I am being constructive.

Hope you get a solution for reliable texting one way or another.

Re: Gmail issue

wagirl — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:39:07 GMT

OP--first of all--after being an android devotee for years and years--I finally decided to go with an Iphone--hands down the best---Now my brother is using android and i was having the same issues with him--I would text/email him and he never got any ---so googled like it was my iphone doing weird things and it turned out that HE had blocked me on his phone--he's not sure how he did but as soon as he figured it all out and got me unblocked---we are fine now. Maybe somehow that button got pushed---just throwing that out there---am not a tech wiz at all---however---you can't beat Apple--IMHO of course.

Re: Gmail issue

Nuttmeg — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:55:22 GMT

@momtoodogs

I would put your problem in the form of a question, and ask Google.

I sometimes add the word Reddit on the end of the question.

Re: Gmail issue

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:08:53 GMT

@gizmogal Not exactly what I wanted to hear and yes I understand that is not the best way to text.

Re: Gmail issue

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:11:14 GMT

@wagirl That makes sense but there is no way all three friends hit the same button at the same time.

I am certainly not a tech wizard either and I do love my apple products. DH and I each have android phones...they ring only, we rarely use the phones.

Re: Gmail issue

wagirl — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:19:41 GMT

@Mom2Dogs ---well you never know-----just thought I'd throw that out there--couldn't hurt to ask the friends about it----maybe if your friends are all in a group instead of separately , blocking one may block everyone----I know how annoying cell phones can be!!!!

FYI---I would LOVE to be a tech wiz---

Re: Gmail issue

x Hedge — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:59:43 GMT

@Nuttmeg wrote:
@momtoodogs

I would put your problem in the form of a question, and ask Google.
I sometimes add the word Reddit on the end of the question.

I already asked. Here's the answer:

"If bounced emails are in the “Undeliverable” category, that means that the receiving email server is temporarily unavailable, was overloaded, or couldn't be found. A server that can't be found could have crashed or been under maintenance, so this may just mean waiting to send the email to the address again."

Re: Gmail issue

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:12:24 GMT

@x Hedge Thanks! I did google the issue, but all the other girls have been texting, since Saturday and beyond....it's just my messages to them that are the issue.

When I have time I will delete their info from my contacts, and then have each one text me and I will save the information again in my contacts.

Re: Gmail issue

Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:26:55 GMT

I guess I'm not certain why you would not choose to use "messages" on your Mac? That's texting without an iPhone.

Re: Gmail issue

geezerette — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:37:21 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@x Hedge Thanks! I did google the issue, but all the other girls have been texting, since Saturday and beyond....it's just my messages to them that are the issue.

When I have time I will delete their info from my contacts, and then have each one text me and I will save the information again in my contacts.

@Mom2Dogs

Just a guess on my part, but I'm wondering if because you're 'texting' from an email address and not a true phone number text, perhaps your text is routed differently than theirs are and may run into delays or problems because of it.

On the opposite side of this problem, I'd love to know how to block any email texts (gmail or otherwise), since the ones I get are always scammers or offensive. I do block each individually, but they keep on coming from other email addresses on occasion.

Re: Gmail issue

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:46:45 GMT

@geezerette thanks, we have been using this 'system' for years, then all of a sudden, its not working.

The only reason I knew about this form of conversing was some one of these forums mentioned it.

As far as blocking emails like you, I have to unsubscribe individually and oh my some of those spam emails are quite offensive, I don't open them, the go right to trash.

Re: Gmail issue

x Hedge — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:01:18 GMT

Texts with a standard phone messaging app is transmitted via cell towers, just like phone calls. Email is transmitted differently, uses servers.

(Lol! That's about the extent of my knowledge on the subject.)

@Mom2Dogs , are your friends successfully texting to you and/or to one another on phone messaging apps? (Via cell towers)

Since your outgoing message is "undeliverable" I'd guess the flaw is somewhere in the translation from one mode to another.

Re: Gmail issue

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:37:56 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia Two of the women have I-Phones, the other is android..otherwise that is what we would do.

I did find a g-mail app to download, I sent a message to my niece and it was received, so far, I have found a work around.

I realize data on my phone would be best but I rarely use my cell phone, so I don't want the added expense.

Re: Gmail issue

Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:39:48 GMT

Oh, I see, @Mom2Dogs . Glad you have found something that works!

Re: Gmail issue

gertrudecloset — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:40:41 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
I text with 3 friends via gmail...I don't have a smart phone with data and this work around for texting has worked until this weekend.

To use texting via gmail, I only need their provider and phone number, no one has changed providers or phone numbers.

Last night I constantly got messages that my messages were not deliverable, which means since Saturday no one was getting my messages.

I did go to the gmail site, trying to figure out what to do...I have more than enough storage, I deleted everything possible, emptied trash, I have restarted my MacBook. Cleared history and deleted cookies (don't know if that has anything to do with gmail).

Still no one has responded to my question so I messaged (thru Messages) one of the girls, she replied that she did not get my message via gmail.

Any advice?

Why not just email one another? If you're already using gmail, then create an email and ask your friends to do likewise if you all want to remain in contact with one another. Otherwise, find a different messenger platform (if you can add an app). Otherwise, you should consider purchasing a low tier smart phone. Not all of them are expensive as some.

Granted, if you do email, responses might not be lickity split, but it should work.

Re: Gmail issue

Mom2Dogs — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:26:44 GMT

@gertrudecloset You would think that would work BUT they all have cell phones and prefer to text....I am not about to rock the boat.....

I did a lot of reading about my issue. I ended up changing browsers and also my google password. I texted 1 friend, she got the text but her reply came thru IMessages, which does happen when replying to a message since we both have Apple products. I hope they chat tonight, that will be the true test.

Part of the text that I was getting when ALL the messages I sent came back to me read 'to many sessions', there were two pages full of code!!

I tried finding out exactly what that meant, but didn't find anything that made sense. Lets hope the small changes I made fixed the issue. I sure wish I understood technology better.

Re: Gmail issue

gertrudecloset — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:35:57 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@gertrudecloset You would think that would work BUT they all have cell phones and prefer to text....I am not about to rock the boat.....

I did a lot of reading about my issue. I ended up changing browsers and also my google password. I texted 1 friend, she got the text but her reply came thru IMessages, which does happen when replying to a message since we both have Apple products. I hope they chat tonight, that will be the true test.

Part of the text that I was getting when ALL the messages I sent came back to me read 'to many sessions', there were two pages full of code!!

I tried finding out exactly what that meant, but didn't find anything that made sense. Lets hope the small changes I made fixed the issue. I sure wish I understood technology better.

Ok. Good luck!