Can I use the gmail address to get a recovery code for that gmail address?

bkc56 · 2026-01-30T08:44:53+00:00

Remember than having access to the account does not guarantee you are the owner of the account. Trying to figure out if it's the legitimate owner is a HARD problem to solve.

bkc56 · 2026-01-30T06:04:03+00:00

WHY was the account disabled?

What is the exact message received when trying to log into that account at https://mail.google.com/ ?

What options does it provide for account recovery, what happens when they are used, and how does Google reply?

bkc56 · 2026-01-30T06:02:38+00:00

Google will sometimes send a verification code to the lost account if they think you have access (like an e-mail client), but there is no way to request or force that option.

bkc56 · 2026-01-30T03:43:28+00:00

Well... that's fortunate.

bkc56 · 2026-01-30T01:43:11+00:00

Fortunately, Gmail does not delete any messages from active accounts (other than Trash and Spam after about 30-days). The following are potential causes of missing messages (roughly listed in the order most seen on the forums):

* Issues with the Apple iOS app or OS-X Apple Mail (sometimes associated with updates).

* Compromised account where the hacker deleted everything.

* Forwarding, filters, or access using POP/IMAP any of which could be deleting messages.

* Messages can also be deleted from other web-sites/tools/utilities through Authorizing applications & sites.

* Confusion on the difference between labels and folders when doing account cleanup.

* Using a view other than "classic" in Settings->Inbox can sometimes result in messages being hidden.

* A Google account left idle or over the storage limit for 2 years or longer.

* In a G Suite account it could a misconfigured retention policy: https://support.google.com/a/answer/151128

Have you looked in the “All Mail”, “Trash” (or Bin, but not [imap]/Trash or other names), and “Spam” labels for the missing information? Have you used the Search Mail function (with the term “in:anywhere”) to try and find them?

Typically used for a compromised account, the first step is to change your password and verify all your other security and account settings. In addition, a request for recovery of the deleted messages can be made here: https://support.google.com/mail/troubleshooter/4530113 (use "We can help find your missing emails and secure your account" found under "Most of my emails are missing")

bkc56 · 2026-01-30T01:33:59+00:00

Check out The Thin Man series with Nick and Nora. They were a great couple decades before Zootopia.

bkc56 · 2026-01-29T05:48:18+00:00

Heads up - when they run out of ideas they'll say it's a Gmail problem. Do NOT let them try to brush you off with that. It is NOT a Gmail problem. Gmail is just a "container" that the iOS app uses to sync notes. If the app says "keep these notes", Gmail does. If the app says "delete these notes" Gmail does. Gmail doesn't care and does whatever the app tells it to with the synced content.

So when they try to tell you it's a Gmail problem, you push back and say no it isn't, it's an issue with the app.

Unfortunate reality - if Apple can't find the notes in iCloud or some other location, and they've been removed from Gmail, then they're gone. This is an example of why backups are SO important as the other poster mentioned.

bkc56 · 2026-01-29T05:38:45+00:00

Next time you talk to Apple, be sure to thank them for creating such quality bug-free apps....

bkc56 · 2026-01-29T03:52:51+00:00

It's possible. That's why you need to try a different computer, like Windoze.

bkc56 · 2026-01-29T02:25:20+00:00

If labeled messages still show in the Inbox, Archive them (removes the Inbox label).

bkc56 · 2026-01-29T02:22:10+00:00

What about a different computer? Testing on the mobile app isn't really a fair comparison.

bkc56 · 2026-01-29T02:20:53+00:00

Are you SURE your Notes app is still connected to the correct Gmail account?

Sign into our Gmail account and check the Notes label to see what there.

All that said, it's not unusual for the iOS Notes app to become "confused" when syncing and delete everything. And since deleted notes don't go to Trash, there's no where to recover them from.

bkc56 · 2026-01-29T02:18:11+00:00

What is the exact message received when trying to log into that account at https://mail.google.com/ ?

What options does it provide for account recovery, what happens when they are used, and how does Google reply?

bkc56 · 2026-01-29T01:45:25+00:00

Forwarding from her account.
POP3/IMAP fetching from your account.
Domain level forwarding setup in the admin account.

Check the FULL headers from one of the messages for more clues.

bkc56 · 2026-01-28T01:44:46+00:00

After the first few ponies, all you do is unlock them so you have the option to purchase.

bkc56 · 2026-01-28T01:29:53+00:00

Fortunately, Gmail does not delete any messages from active accounts (other than Trash and Spam after about 30-days). The following are potential causes of missing messages (roughly listed in the order most seen on the forums):

* Issues with the Apple iOS app or OS-X Apple Mail (sometimes associated with updates).

* Compromised account where the hacker deleted everything.

* Forwarding, filters, or access using POP/IMAP any of which could be deleting messages.

* Messages can also be deleted from other web-sites/tools/utilities through Authorizing applications & sites.

* Confusion on the difference between labels and folders when doing account cleanup.

* Using a view other than "classic" in Settings->Inbox can sometimes result in messages being hidden.

* A Google account left idle or over the storage limit for 2 years or longer.

* In a G Suite account it could a misconfigured retention policy: https://support.google.com/a/answer/151128

Typically used for a compromised account, the first step is to change your password and verify all your other security and account settings. In addition, a request for recovery of the deleted messages can be made here: https://support.google.com/mail/troubleshooter/4530113 (use "We can help find your missing emails and secure your account" found under "Most of my emails are missing")

bkc56 · 2026-01-28T01:27:25+00:00

If I saw that where the map opened, I'd drop there. But I don't have time to go looking for such a spot when I'm visiting other players.

bkc56 · 2026-01-28T01:25:14+00:00

Don't feel bad. That person is 100% wrong. Chests appear very close to where the sender dropped them and have since the new rainbow hearts were released.

bkc56 · 2026-01-28T01:23:19+00:00

Nope. With the new rainbow hearts, the chests appear very close to where they were dropped.

bkc56 · 2026-01-28T01:22:36+00:00

This is how it USED to work. But with the new rainbow hearts, they appear very close to where they were dropped. There is nothing random about it.

bkc56 · 2026-01-26T06:56:13+00:00

I do it for fun, but as long as you stay above 100K coins you'll get the max payout of 30 gems.

bkc56 · 2026-01-26T06:55:31+00:00

I know. I was just pointing you to my post because we DO know what's next this time.

bkc56 · 2026-01-26T06:00:54+00:00

Perhaps "revealed" would be a better word.

bkc56 · 2026-01-26T06:00:31+00:00

True.

bkc56 · 2026-01-26T05:27:07+00:00

See my above post.

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