Fix iMac Gmail & Photo Sync
Budget: $25 – $50 USD
My iMac suddenly stopped sending or receiving messages on one of my Gmail accounts. The connection and Google servers are definitely up, but Mail (and even the web interface in Safari) just sit there without any error pop-ups. The only recent change is that I updated the Gmail password, so I suspect a credential or sync issue that needs to be cleaned out in macOS Mail / Keychain or re-authorised through Google’s security prompts.
While you are in there, I also need a quick, reliable workflow for moving photos from my Android phone onto the iMac. Plug-and-drag with Android File Transfer keeps timing out, and Google Photos sync is hit-or-miss. I’m open to whichever method you recommend—as long as it is straightforward and uses built-in macOS tools or free utilities.
Scope of work
• Restore full send/receive capability for the affected Gmail account on the iMac (Mail app and web).
• Document the exact steps taken so I can repeat them if it happens again.
• Set up a trouble-free solution for importing or syncing photos from my Android handset to the iMac (USB, Bluetooth, or cloud—your call).
• Verify with me on a quick video or screen-share that everything now works smoothly.
I’ll be available to test fixes live and can provide any login confirmations or two-factor codes immediately. Looking to get this sorted as soon as possible.
While you are in there, I also need a quick, reliable workflow for moving photos from my Android phone onto the iMac. Plug-and-drag with Android File Transfer keeps timing out, and Google Photos sync is hit-or-miss. I’m open to whichever method you recommend—as long as it is straightforward and uses built-in macOS tools or free utilities.
Scope of work
• Restore full send/receive capability for the affected Gmail account on the iMac (Mail app and web).
• Document the exact steps taken so I can repeat them if it happens again.
• Set up a trouble-free solution for importing or syncing photos from my Android handset to the iMac (USB, Bluetooth, or cloud—your call).
• Verify with me on a quick video or screen-share that everything now works smoothly.
I’ll be available to test fixes live and can provide any login confirmations or two-factor codes immediately. Looking to get this sorted as soon as possible.