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# 23 Fixes Yahoo Mail Not Working On iPhone after iOS 18.6.2 Update
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Having trouble with Yahoo Mail on your iPhone after the iOS 18.6.2 update? Don't worry, here are **23 easy fixes** to get your email working again! We did some digging and listened to what other users are saying to bring you these solutions for sync errors, login problems, app crashes, and more.

## 🛠️ Fixing Yahoo Mail on Your iPhone After iOS 18.6.2

So, iOS 18.6.2 brought some important security stuff, like fixing a memory problem (CVE-2025-43300). But some folks are seeing issues with Yahoo Mail, such as:

-   Not getting your emails
-   Having to enter your password over and over.
-   The app freezing up or crashing
-   Getting server errors

These things can happen because of small **software problems, wrong settings, or something specific with your account**. Luckily, here are 23 things you can try!

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### **1. See If Yahoo Is Down**
Before you start messing with your phone, see if Yahoo's having problems. Head to **Downdetector** and see if others are reporting issues.

### **2. Check Your Internet**
Make sure your iPhone has a good Wi-Fi or data signal. Quick trick: turn **Airplane Mode** on and off, or try a different network.

### **3. Restart Your iPhone**
Sometimes just turning your phone off and on fixes things.

### **4. Update the Yahoo Mail App**
Go to the **App Store**, tap your profile picture, and update Yahoo Mail if there's a newer version.

### **5. Update iOS**
Go to **Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update** and install any updates waiting. Apple might have already patched the problem.

### **6. Delete and Add Your Yahoo Account Again**
Messed-up account settings can do this. Go to **Settings &gt; Mail &gt; Accounts**, tap your Yahoo account, and hit **Delete Account**. Restart your iPhone, then add your account again.

### **7. Use Special Passwords for Two-Step Verification**
If you use two-step verification, get a special **app password** from your Yahoo account's security settings. Use *that* password in the Mail app.

### **8. Let the App Refresh in the Background**
Make sure Yahoo Mail can get new emails when you're not using it. Go to **Settings &gt; General &gt; Background App Refresh** and turn it on for Yahoo Mail.

### **9. Check Cellular Data for Mail**
Make sure Mail can use your phone's data. Go to **Settings &gt; Cellular**, scroll down to Mail, and turn it on.

### **10. Reset Your Network Settings**
Go to **Settings &gt; General &gt; Transfer or Reset iPhone &gt; Reset &gt; Reset Network Settings**. This will clear your saved Wi-Fi passwords, so be ready to enter them again.

### **11. Close and Reopen the Yahoo Mail App**
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or double-press the Home button) to see all your open apps. Swipe Yahoo Mail away, then open it again.

### **12. Reinstall the Yahoo Mail App**
Delete the Yahoo Mail app and then get it again from the App Store. This makes sure you have a fresh copy.

### **13. Check Your IMAP Settings**
Make sure these settings are correct:
-   **Incoming Server:** `imap.mail.yahoo.com` (SSL on, port 993)
-   **Outgoing Server:** `smtp.mail.yahoo.com` (SSL on, port 465)

### **14. Turn On Less Secure App Access**
In your Yahoo account's security settings (on a computer), turn on **Allow apps that use less secure sign-in**.

### **15. Clear the App's Cache**
In the Yahoo Mail app, there should be a way to clear the cache in its settings, or you can just reinstall the app.

### **16. Check How Often Emails Are Fetched**
Go to **Settings &gt; Mail &gt; Fetch New Data**. Set **Fetch** to **Automatically** or every **15 minutes**.

### **17. Turn Off VPN (If You Use One)**
VPNs can mess with email servers, so turn yours off for a bit to see if that's the problem.

### **18. Check Which Devices Are Connected to Your Account**
Log in to your Yahoo account on a computer, check the security settings, and remove any devices you don't recognize.

### **19. Just Use the Yahoo Mail App**
If the regular Mail app is giving you grief, just use the **Yahoo Mail app**. It might work better!

### **20. Reset All Settings**
Go to **Settings &gt; General &gt; Transfer or Reset iPhone &gt; Reset &gt; Reset All Settings**. This won't erase your stuff, but it'll put all your settings back to how they were when you first got the phone.

### **21. Check the Date and Time**
Go to **Settings &gt; General &gt; Date &amp; Time** and make sure **Set Automatically** is turned on.

### **22. Fix Your iOS System**
If nothing else works, you can use a tool to fix bigger problems with iOS.

### **23. Contact Support**
If you're still stuck, get in touch with **Apple Support** (for iPhone issues) or **Yahoo Support** (for Yahoo account issues).

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## 💡 Things to Keep in Mind
-   **iOS 18.6.2 Bug:** Some people say Yahoo Mail only gets emails when the phone is **plugged in or on Wi-Fi**. Apple might fix this soon.
-   **App Passwords Are Important:** If you use two-step verification, you *need* to use an app password.
-   **Yahoo Might Be the Problem:** Sometimes Yahoo's servers are down. Check those reports to save yourself some time.
-   **Mail App vs. Yahoo App:** The regular Mail app sometimes doesn't play nice with Yahoo. The Yahoo Mail app is often more reliable.

```mermaid
graph TD
    A[Yahoo Mail Issues] --&gt; B{Server Down?}
    B -- Yes --&gt; C[Wait for Yahoo]
    B -- No --&gt; D{App or Native Mail?}
    D -- App --&gt; E[Update/Reinstall App]
    D -- Native Mail --&gt; F[Remove/Re-add Account]
    F --&gt; G{2FA Enabled?}
    G -- Yes --&gt; H[Use App Password]
    G -- No --&gt; I[Check IMAP Settings]
    H --&gt; I
    I --&gt; J{Still Not Working?}
    J -- Yes --&gt; K[Reset Network Settings]
    J -- No --&gt; L[Fixed]
    K --&gt; M{Resolved?}
    M -- No --&gt; N[Repair iOS System]
    M -- Yes --&gt; L
```

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## ❓ Common Questions

### **1. Why does Yahoo Mail only update when charging?**
This seems to be a **bug in iOS 18** where Yahoo Mail doesn't always get emails in the background unless it's charging or on Wi-Fi. Hopefully, Apple will take care of this. In the meantime, try the **Yahoo Mail app**.

### **2. How do I make an app password for Yahoo?**
Go to your Yahoo account on a computer, go to **Account Security**, and make a new app password. Use that instead of your regular password in the Mail app.

### **3. Why does my iPhone keep asking for my password?**
This usually means there's a **problem with your password**. Make sure you're using an **app password** if you have two-step verification turned on. Also, try deleting and adding your Yahoo account again.

### **4. Is Yahoo Mail having problems right now?**
Check **Downdetector** or Yahoo's website. If others are saying the same thing, it's probably on Yahoo's end, and you'll just have to wait.

### **5. Which should I use: the Mail app or the Yahoo Mail app?**
After iOS 18.6.2, some people find the **Yahoo Mail app** works better. The regular Mail app can have issues because of iOS problems.

### **6. How can I keep Yahoo Mail working well?**
-   **Keep your iOS and apps up to date.**
-   **Use app passwords** if you use 2FA.
-   **Check which devices are connected** to your Yahoo account every so often.
-   **Turn on Background App Refresh** for Yahoo Mail.

### **7. What if I still can't get Yahoo Mail to work?**
You might want to try a **different email app** or get your **iOS system fixed**. If all else fails, reach out to support.

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## ✅ In Conclusion

Having Yahoo Mail problems on your iPhone after iOS 18.6.2 can be a pain, but you can usually fix it. Start with the **easy stuff** like checking Yahoo's servers, updating, and reinstalling. If that doesn't work, try the **more involved solutions** like resetting settings or fixing iOS. Keep an eye out for **iOS updates** from Apple in case they've fixed the bug. If you're still struggling, **try the Yahoo Mail app**. Keeping your stuff updated and secure can help you avoid problems in the first place!

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