If not the best, Yahoo Mail is surely one of the highly sought-after email services used by people from various parts of the world. With around 21% of email users worldwide, Yahoo is certainly enjoying some great reputation. Amongst the top reasons are its great navigation, amazing user interface, a plethora of handy features, and topnotch security system. Yahoo Mail is easily accessible on various platforms including desktop, smart devices, and mobile phones. Android is pretty much compatible – this is pretty evident as more and more Android device users access Yahoo Mail to send/ receive emails effortlessly.
Despite of state-of-the-art technologies and cutting-edge security system, people do face certain issues and complain about android.imap.mail.yahoo.com not working. If you, too, encounter similar issues, ensure that the IMAP server setting for Yahoo Mail on Android are correct.
Check IMAP Server Settings for Yahoo Mail
Whether you are sending or receiving emails on the mobile app or using the desktop mail client, IMAP is the best way to connect your account. It allows two-way syncing.
Let’s check out the IMAP server settings and configure on mobile app.
Incoming Mail (IMAP) Server
- Server – imap.mail.yahoo.com
- Port – 993
- Requires SSL – Yes
Outgoing Mail (SMTP) Server
- Server – smtp.mail.yahoo.com
- Port – 465 or 587
- Requires SSL – Yes
- Requires authentication – Yes
Login Info
- Email address – This should be your full Yahoo email address
- Password – This should be your Yahoo email account password
- Requires authentication – Yes
Yahoo Mail Settings for Android
Follow the step-by-step instructions below to fix the ‘android.imap.mail.yahoo.com not working’ issue.
- From the menu on your Android device, open your email application.
- You need to add a new account and then select the “Other” option.
(In the email app, you can open “Settings” to choose “Add Account”)
- Enter your account details (email and password) when prompted and hit the “Login” option.
- Enter the correct IMAP and SMTP server settings details.
The problem should be resolved by now.
Fix IMAP or POP Client Sending/ Receiving Issues
You may like to make sure the POP or IMAP protocols are aligned properly so as to work seamlessly.
- Get Rid of Issues with Your Account:If android.imap.mail.yahoo.com is not working, address any issues or prompts that you come across. To do so, you need to sign in to your account using a web browser. Try and compose a new email. Send the email and see if it reaches within five minutes.
- Verify Correct POP or IMAP Settings:Is the app configured with the correct IMAP or POP settings? Check the above steps to ensure the server settings are correct. You may like to delete your account and re-add it to be sure.
- Contact Your Android Device Manufacturer:You have verified the server settings, check for software blocking the ports, and tried everything by yourself, but in vain. You have no choice left except contacting the device manufacturer. However, you need to be sure your account is working perfectly fine outside that particular Android phone. Let the manufacturer of the app help you get rid of the issue.
When everything fails, you can contact Yahoo Customer Support for professional help. The highly-skilled, certified experts will give you resolutions as quickly as possible.
Yes, Yahoo is well-known for its amazing customer services. The knowledgeable individuals will ensure you have nothing to worry about. Simply dial the Yahoo Customer Number and avail of yourself the best technical assistance.