After three days of initial outage, I finally got my iCloud mail id working. It was really strange the way iCloud smtp server behaved. But anyway, I think this problem is over. After configuring iCloud email on my mac and windows, I really needed it on my android phones so that I can check my mails on the go. Here is a step by step tutorial for configuring your email client on Android phones (the setting works almost on all the devices). Read More ..
Hey Santosh
I have tried every way possible to put my .mac account ..I tried yours setting I went into my mail and checked the apple settings. nothing seems to work . I have gone to the apple store the android store I have call HTC and Apple .. no one can help .
HI Santosh, I just purchased a Droid RAZR and these settings do not work for me. For starters, the input fields are different than what you described above.
I recently purchased a Droid Razr(January 13th) and On february 8th my me.com account quit working on mobile. I came across this website today and used the p07-imap.mail.me.com address and it works GREAT! Thanks
I have the an Android 4g and I also did NOT receive my emails from the new cloud….so I setup another email account thru Gmail…went to iCloud, clicked on my mail, then clicked on settings in the upper right corner, then clicked on forward mail, typed in my gmail account and now all my mac/icloud mail comes to my android thru gmail. Yippie
@David did you migrate to iCloud and which imap server you are using?
Hello Mr..doesnt work on my HTC ego 3d.could u pls help me up?
This all works for me on my HTC phone after I migrated to iCloud. Many thanks.
Although, in retrospect the phone wasn’t synching properly to my iCloud account. I’ve followed these instructions – http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4864. Seems to work so far!
Worked on Droid Razr!
Thank you so so much! This worked on mine!!!
I have a Google Nexus S (Sprint) and I can’t get it to go through. I follow all the instructions above putting the incoming information above (i.e. p99-imap.mail.me.com), leaving off the p99 like the apple instructions had and all I get after it searches is “Setup could not finish; Username or password incorrect. ()”. I tried using my normal email as the username or just the beginning and it gets the same message. I’ve put in my password a bunch of times to see if thats the issue and I get the same result. Any help would be beneficial.
Thanks,
Nathan
@Nathan did you try with p99-imap.mail.me.com and port: 993? You should not leave the p99 part..
I tried with and withought the p99-imap.mail.me.com and get the same error.
Can you post the country, phone model and the actual values you entered in your phone setting.. I am just curious as going by the comments from other people, these settings seem to work for most.
Google Nexus S (Sprint, USA)
Email address: Tried namooney (me.com and mac.com)
Username: namooney
Password: XXX
IMAP server: p99-imap.mail.me.com (also tried leaving off the “p99-”)
Port: 993
Security Type: SSL (also tried “SSL (Accept all certificates)”)
IMAP path prefix: “Left Blank”
Get the same error every time.
It still doesn’t work for me. I was online with support for 2+ hours yesterday. They were extremely nice and helped me get everything (many devices) working except my Samsung Galaxy SII. It will not work there, even with the correct settings. I verified the correct settings with a senior adviser. Even though Apple changed their website to list the outgoing imap server as imap.mail.me.com, you should include your correct prefix in front of it, which I obtained from my Macbook Pro mail account. (p99- for me). Also, I verified your username should NOT include @mac.com or @me.com. I have iCloud mail working all on my devices now, except my android. If anyone else figures out what to do, please post. Support acknowledged that there are many other people that seem to be having the same issues.
I still can’t get my mail on my Samsung Galaxy S2. With every possible p01-p99 combination it immediately returns ‘unable to connect to server’ error. If I leave the pXX part off, and just use imap.mail.me.com – It takes much longer to process, but it returns with ‘Incorrect username or password’ error. Anything ideas?
Finally… works like a charm, nice work and thank you for posting this. Everything worked the first time. Samsung Galaxy S2
@onefootracingThomas, what imap.mail.me.com server number did you use? Are you using the default email client on your phone or some other app? I still get user / password error. I’ve seriously tried everything.
I have the same issue as Nicole, tried everything, using native email app on Samsung Galaxy S2. It fails when it tries to do the authentication.
Hi I posted earlier and said that I couldn’t get it to sych correctly. I justwanted to say that It works perfectly on my phone (using 2.1 android) and the values on the apple help documentation that I posted don’t work at all. I checked the mail configuration on my macbook pro and it had p99 so I used that on the phone for the incoming server. Works and syncs a charm. Currently you are the only one on the internet who has worked out how to do this! Well done!
I tried everything you said and still can not get .me or .mac mail to work on my droid. Samsung Galaxy nor HTC EVO will work. Called Sprint and they couldn’t figure it out. Called Apple and all they said was iCloud isn’t compatible with android. Am at a loss…can not figure it out.
@Iain or @Santosh – Can someone (who has it working) try to download either the MailDroid or K-9 Mail (android) apps and verify that those apps work. Obviously, the authentication on certain native mail clients do not work. MailDroid and K-9 also do not work for me – so it would be helpful to know if they work for others (who are getting iCloud mail from their native mail clients). It would definitely narrow down if the problem is with the way my me (mac) account is setup, or, if it is a mail client problem (wrong authentication). Thanks!
i tried K9 and it still doesn’t work. “Checking incoming server settings” takes a long time, but still no go. Very annoying.
It works fine for my k-9 app and here are the configurations I used:
[Incoming server settings]
Username: example@me.com
Password: your password
IMAP server: imap.mail.me.com
Security type: SSL (always)
Authentication type: PLAIN
Port 993
[Outgoing server settings]
SMTP server: smtp.mail.me.com
Security type: TLS (always)
Port: 587
Require sign in: checked
Authentication type: automatic
Username: example@me.com
Password: your password
Hope this works
Cheers
i have the same issue as Nicole above, a Samsung galaxy S2, no matter what I try, nothing works. Works everywhere else except on my phone.
finally, worked, thanks to Jer (@WUZj)
I just looked at some more responses from friends.. iCloud servers are still having some troubles so even people who got it working are facing some problems in a while.. so hopefully they will sort out and make it smooth..
Great, good to hear that. Hopefully they will fix it soon. Thx
so are you saying that apple has acknowledged the issue and is working in it? I worked with sprint for over an hour on the phone last night with no solution.
I’m using a nexus S and can NOT get my iCloud email set up. For clarification:
username = username@me.com or just username ?
imap server = p99-imap.mail.me.com ?
Security type = SLL (always) ?
Port = 993 ?
@Megan. The first article above has all the correct settings. (Although it’s still not working for some people depending on your mail client.)
Just username, do not include @me.com
Outgoing Server: p99-imap.mail.me.com
SLL always
Port: 993
Outgoing Server:
SMTP Server: smtp.me.com
Port: 587
Security type: TLS
Yes! it’s working for me galaxy ace native email client.
only… in the 4th line down it should be incoming server… not outgoing server. otherwise it worked great. Thanks Tom Piper
Yeah, still not working for me. I’ve got a workaround though. I’ve got my MobileMe (and other addresses) forwarded to GMail and all settings set so I can respond as my MobileMe email (or whatever email the incoming message was sent to. I actually think I might prefer this as all emails are in one place… although I might just be telling myself this to avoid the pain of iCloud…
Good idea, Megan! Have a Nexus S too and can’t stand not having my email address. Will see how much I like it….
Thanks again.
It’s really not so bad once you get it all set up. I love my Nexus S so I’m at least willing to work with this scenario for now. My only qualm is that the mail doesn’t “push” like it did when I was using MobileMe with K-9 Mail – guess I have to get used to things not being so instant.
Thank you!! You are great!!
Will not work on my vintage Motorola Droid
I changed my Apple ID password and everything started working (Outlook for Mac, Android Mail, Apple Mail etc) again.
Try this!
Oh, I forgot. I used p99-imap.mail.com as IMAP host.
I did the same thing, changed the password and miraculously it worked. Didn’t even have to specify the p99 server, it uses the generic mail.me.com.
Nicklas you are a genius. Many thanks. Changing the apple I’d worked.
I tried changing my password last week, so it’s already uses the required length and characters – but I just did it again today, and it FINALLY WORKS from my Samsung Galaxy S2!! I also used @mac.com for my email address instead of @me.com
Still can’t get the Galaxy S2 Epic Touch through Sprint to get Mac mail. Can anyone who has walk through the settings they’re using?
Figured it out on the Galaxy S2. The password change was the key! I wasn’t using a capital letter in it previously.
I did the password change last week and it still didn’t work – I even tried it on October 26th. Apple must have changed something on the 27th that made it start working. So even for the people that have done the password change, try it again because it seems to trigger something that makes it work now (at least that was the case for me). Also, on the outgoing server, I used : imap.mail.me.com (with no pXX-). I also used @mac.com for my email address, where I have always used @me.com before.
Worked like a charm on the first attempt. Many people probably get confused on the P01-P09 setting in the imamp settings, but I just referred to what my Mac was using and Voila!!!!
Thank You!!!! +2
Works great!
Thanks a lot.
Changed my password. No problems setting it up on my Nexus S. What a ridiculous thing to have happen!
There has been a problem from Apple side, so we have been getting random error messages. As of now things are working for most. If you do not get it right, look at the comments above, one or other way should work for you.
I tried this on my HTC phone, but it doesn’t work for me. I can get as far to the Outgoing server settings screen, but when I tap ‘Next’, an warming message pops up alerting me ‘Authentication failed. Please verify your username/password.’
I solved the problem myself! I changed my password and now it’s working!
I work fine on my android thanks for the tips ……
Password change worked for my Nexus S.
It worked flawlessly! Thanks a bunch.
I am using EVO and have no problem with the incoming imap settings. I have trouble with the smtp outgoing. I keep getting a message that the server is not responding. I have tried different ports and settings. I have been to the Sprint store, Apple store and on line with Apple support. Nobody can figure it out.
incomming is working fine, but outgoing keep getting invalid server certificate!!!!!
Dude, you rock. Thanks!
After over a week of trying, finally got the iCloud mail account to be set up in my Galaxy S2. The change of password did the trick. Did not even need to place p0x before the imap address.
Thanks to all
The instructions here works for me – default email app on Google N1/2.3.6
I initially used p07-imap.mail.me.com; I then switched to just imap.mail.me.com – both works.
Having the same issue with the smtp part; always getting an “Unable to connect server” on Galaxy Tab 10.1. I checked my Mail setup and it now says “.Mac myusername (iCloud)” instead of the smtp.me.com
I have a new Asus EEE pad, Android 3 – I had to use a combination of the above to get it to work, but work it finally did – here is what worked for me – and thanks for all those who posted
username = my.name@me.com
password = my iCloud password
imap server = imap.mail.me.com
security type = ssl
port = 993
imap prefix = blank
smtp server = smtp.mail.me.com
security type = TLS
Port = 587
Require sign in = click the check box
username and password = the same as above
Galaxy Note (international version) purchased on 3/20 brand new from authorized dealer. Your suggestion works great thx!
These instructions worked great for me. I was setting up my me.com mail on the Droid INcredible.
@Santosh Just a query. I have all my mail, calendars, and contacts stored on iCloud since I use my iPod touch on a daily basis. I know how to sync my mail, but would it be possible to sync my contacts (and calendars if possible) to my HTC Wildfire also? If so, since I have not found instructions anywhere else, how?
I have the HTC Incredible and I have setup the account but for some reason the mail sends but the receiving email never gets the message. any thoughts?
Worked great on my Kindle Fire, first time. So far, though, it seems to have killed my iPhone access.
Works like a charm on my Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch!
The original post’s settings worked for me. Much appreciated! I have an HTC Evo from Sprint.
This is so odd. I have the Galaxy SII and nothing was working. I didn’t even have the dialog boxes to change in or outgoing settings. The first thing I did since it seemed to work for everyone as part of the solution was to change my password. And under new or “add” accounts, I selected HOTMAIL instead. Then changed those settings and it worked perfectly.
Thanks man worked for me. -HTC Thunderbolt CM7
Thanks Dude My apple i cloud account is also working in my Lg P500 Android 2.2
Thank you!!! Worked the first time. I really appreciate you sharing the solution.
Thanks a lot for the set up tutorial, worked on the first try on my phone T-mobile G2X.
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Tankyou santosh. It functioned! Precious information.
Works great on google Nexus S…thank you very much!!
Works for me.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for that info.
After going crazy for two days with my new nexus it works for me.
I had to change my password for my apple-id and then it worked. Before that I tried everything, but nothing helped.
thanks again.
Karl
worked perfectly for me and I am not tech savvy
Hallelujah… i’ve spent more hours than I care to admit to today monkeying around with this *^%%$$# thing. Thank you so much for the info.
First of all I didn’t move to iCloud yet so I’m still on mobile.me, my server is set to mail.me.com and thats only change I have to make to my mail work with MailDroid on Android 2.2 Tablet and it start working after I changed my password in Apple ID. So if You didn’t upgraded to iCloud You should use IMAP and mail.me.com server if it don’t work try changing your password. Thanks a lot for article
Thank you so much for having this detailed post! You saved me a lot of trouble and headaches! THANK YOU SO MUCH you wonderful person you!!!
Thank you very much!
This worked well for my Samsung Galaxy Tab 7″ 1st Gen. I used this iCould server “p07-imap.mail.me.com” and followed the rest of the directions and my mail was set up.
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Thanks SO MUCH!!!
Been trying to setup my @me account on my android phone for ages, and found this and it finally worked no problems!! Awesome. thanks again!
Has anyone got this to work with the Nook Color? Mine is up to date with Version 1.4.1. Are there any apps that can be downloaded to run iCloud on the Nook? The Nook uses Android OS but not the full version. It can be hacked into to run the full version of Android OS but that voids the warranty.
Thank you so much! I was able to set up my icloud mail with these settings.
After much trying I finally got the mail on my Nook Color. Not exactly sure what it took but new mail just appeared. Maybe it was the Tebow effect; he just got his first touchdown today against Pittsburgh. Thanks Tim!
Picture here:
http://tebowing.com/page/6
just found this post today – thanks. it worked on the first try! HTC wildfire.
With Galaxy S work perfect.
I just got an iPad 2 and I’m trying to figure all of this iCloud stuff out. I have an android htc and I have tried the directions but I am still not sure if I am doing any of this right. Is there not an app for iCloud for android? Anyway if u or anyone could help that would be great.
I am having similar problem.I have an Android HTC EVO 4G with Sprint. I just got an ipad1 and a new MacBook. iCloud is syncing the two Apple products BUT can’t get Android to sync with iCloud Calendar. Purchased CalDAV-Sync Beta but can’t figure out server info and other fields. Any hints? Other Apps that easily sync Android and iCloud calendars two-way?
@Mandy There is no iCloud app for Android. The one way you can sync your iCloud calendar is that you configure google calendar on you iCloud and make it default on your iCloud devices.
Santosh – I already had Apple products syncing. Then I paid a few dollars and got calDAV-Sync (beta but good – server I used: caldav.icloud.com) for my Android HTC EVO 4G. Now everything syncs: iCloud, Android Calendar, iPad, ical on MacBook, google calendar. It’s a beautiful thing.
outgoing smtp set-up had me stumped for 2 days on Xperia mini running Android 4.0. Didn’t occur to me to try TLS setting. Now works like a charm. You’re the man ! Thx
All previous different sites did not fully explain that you have to check the “Login” box during set-up…Followed closely your instructions. That small “click” now allows me to “Send” w/iCloud, not just “Receive” (which was the case). Thanks Friend.
VZN Rezound…Using the Generic Mailbox app.
Thanks so much! That was my next solution to attempt-it’s how my desktop computer mail’s imap server is set up. I dont know why the old mail.me.com worked until yesterday and then quit.
Worked on Samsung Galaxy Ace. Thank you.
Just yesterday I got my hands on the galaxy note and had no problem at all. Just put my user name and password and thats it….works perfecto. No IMAP nothing
I was really surpriced after what my friends had to go thru. Anyway good luck guys
Yay! Thank You!
By following these steps I was able to add my me.com mail onto my HTC Sensation.
Thanks again
WOW thanks, working good on my Galaxy Tab.
I just went into outlook which itunes configured automatically. Then duplicate the settings in your android mail app. Easy as 123. The outgoing server need the p07-smtp.mail.me.com as the server (mine is p07, yours could be 01-09)
Icloud SMTP Sync Issue
Have Icloud email all set up and working (sort of) on HTC Desire BUT when i send email they go through OK but never appear in my icloud sent box, or outlook sent items…..
Any ideas?
Adrian
It WORKED!!! Thanks SO much!!!
IGNORE last comment re non-sync sent items, have now found them all on a second “Sent” box folder. This folder appears on my IPAD AND on web based mail but doesn’t appear on my Outlook “me” account so couldn’t see it.
Annoying but at least it is synching.
Anyone know how to consolidate the two sent boxes??
You are awesome man, it really works I have Galaxy Nexux by Samsung But In the outgoing setting I had to changed the smtp server to: smtp.mail.me.com
Thanks
Marco
Thank you so much. Your instructions helped
Me setup me.com account on my new Galaxy II Nexus. Worked the first time.
Now if you can just get iMessage on android….
Thanks again.
Hi guys i ve’got a Samsung Galaxy Nexus …i tried everything….i read above….(and i really appreciate your opinions…but in my case nothing is working….It’s really crazy…If someone with a galaxy nexus could help me!!! Thnks in advance,
Hiya. Those instructions above were awesome – it worked a treat on my sgs2 – so thank you!
Annoyingly, having foolishly upgraded to icecream *whatever* , icloud mail is no longer working – has anyone else had this yet??? TLS seems to have vanished as an option…….
I’ve got an HTC Evo 3G that works quite well with my ICloud mail, but it won’t sync specific folders for contacts, and it won’t sync my ICloud calendar, even though I have gone in and specified to sync those specific folders.(Windows 7 PC) Syncs seamlessly with my IPad. Any suggestions?
For those of you having problems on the Galaxy Nexus….
On the outgoing info, choose STARRTLS (allow all). Should work.
On April 20th, my HTC Droid stopped receiving my Mac e-mail. I couldn’t send or receive. After 2 hours at the Verizon store talking on their phone to a great tech guy (Daniel), I followed Santosh’s suggestions. For the incoming mail account, I changed my e-mail address from mac.com to me.com. In the IMAP field I wrote “imap.mail.me.com. Then I used SSL security and port 993. Finally, after days of trying to get this fixed, it worked and switched me to the outgoing mail field. Then for the outgoing, I used “smtp.me.com”, then TLS for security setting, and then port 587. After 9 days it popped to life and works fine. Thanks Santosh!!!
David
Thankyou Santosh! The settings you suggested worked perfectly in my old HTC Wildfire. When MobileMe moved to iCloud recently I lost the ability to reply to mac.mail but the settings you gave mean I don’t now have to fork out for a new iPhone!!! ps my server wanted p03- as the starter code and my user name starts with W; whether that has any significance I don’t know.
Hi Santosh,
I have configured my icloud mail in Android mail as per your instruction. But the problem is sent item is not syncing with the sent in web. The mails am sending is being sent correctly but it is not reflecting in my account in web and same vice versa in mobile.
Harsha
This worked perfectly-first try-with my new Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Thanks so much!
The icloud mail on android instructions worked first time. Thankyou….
My phone is a Sony Experia Arc Lt15
I have a Sony Xperia S.
I tried al the things mentioned above but nothing worked.
Finally I become very mad and just filled in the email-adress and password and hit next (No manual setup) and in a few seconds the mail was configured.
Works perfect !!
Thanks for sharing good information about how to configure iCloud mail on Android and other useful devices. I was searching for this kind of good blog. Thanks for sharing again.