Mail App Problem

[BillJ]

I just upgraded from RT to Pro today- What a wonderful difference!
I have a problem that hopefully has a quick fix: the Mail app does not connect to my gmail account...
I have tried deleting and then reinstalling the mail app; it simply states my gmail account is "unavailable" and "unable to sync"
Any thoughts?

 

[dougpaw57]

Google last week announced in a blog post entitled "Winter cleaning" that on January 30, it will be shutting down Google Sync -- a feature that allowed Gmail users to sync their mail, calendar, and contacts through Microsoft's Exchange ActiveSync protocol -- for consumers who use the company's free e-mail application. Google Apps for Business, Government, and Education users will still have access to Google Sync.

 

[Mr.NK]

I've heard (f.e. here) they extended the until July 31th.

 

[BillJ]

The July 31st extension seems to be for Windows Phone only. Those of us who are just buying Windows 8 devices, and who have Gmail accounts, can not sync with the Win 8 applications (mail, calendar, etc.). I am considering changing e-mail accounts over this, but that is such a big hassle...
I have not seen any indication that Microsoft is considering making their Win 8 applications compatible with Google at this point.

 

[bosamar]

How to sync Google services with Windows 8 and Windows RT - Microsoft Windows Help

 

[Tom T]

So far I don't have any trouble syncing my Google accounts, but I have held off on installing the updates on the mail, calendar etc. just in case.
After checking the link provided by Bosamar I realize that I was fortunate to be grandfathered in on this one.

 

[souldier]

I just connected the mail app with my gmail account. Works perfectly

 

[x-kid]

I can connect my email just not sync calendar and contacts. It's because I did after January 30th

 

[BillJ]

I am now linked into my e-mail. Thanks for the help. Maybe next time I have a problem I will consult the Help references- wow, there's an advanced concept...

 

[legbuh]

Well, I did have a problem.

On my surface pro in the Mail App when I deleted an email it would go in the trash. On My PC (W8 Pro as well) when I delete it archives it, which is what I want.

So go figure.. I may start writing W8 apps so I can make them work how I want.