Google account doesn't sync anymore

• /e/ version: v2.5 t
• Device model(s): FP5
• Developer mode enabled: yes
• Device rooted: no
• Trackers blocker enabled: yes

Summary

Google account data doesn't sync anymore

The problem

Steps to reproduce

Setup a gmail account in /e/OS Mail app

What is the current behavior?

Since 2024-11-16, I don't receive mails from this account (despite I have new ones while checking on the web UI)

What is the expected correct behavior?

Receive new mails

Technical informations

Relevant logs (adb logcat)

Relevant screenshots

Solutions

Workaround

• Generate a third party app unique password in Google security properties and use it in the app.

⚠️ You need to change the authentication method to ‘Normal password’.

Possible fixes

/cc @aude