[Q] Can't establish a reliable connection to the server - Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Every time a try to flash a new rom I get this error message. It starting happening a few days back. Doing a google search I can see that people have experienced this on many devices.
I have tried a Factory Data Reset to no avail. I have also tried the youtube trick but that didn't work either:
a. Add YouTube app and login with gmail account
b. Go into Gmail App and add account if needed.
c. Sign into Gmail account with username and password
d. Go through login process
I have a UK Xoom WiFi and the roms I flash are Wingray. Anyone in here experienced the same issue?

Found a solution to this issue. It really is the weirdest thing - in the initial setup, if I do not set the time zone to London/Dublin and do not specify a Google account it seems to work. Once the rom has been installed I then go into Gmail and set up the account that way.
But, as said, this only works when changing the time zone during the initial setup. Once installed I can go in and change it to the correct time in Settings.

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POutlook problem: "Messages cannot be downloaded to your mobile device..."

I have two POP3 accounts on my TP2. One of them works without problems but the other one gives me the following error message: "Messages cannot be downloaded to your mobile device. Make sure you are connected and that your e-mail account settings are correct. Then, try to download messages again."
I searched the web and forums incl. this one and there are quite some people with the same problem but unfortunately all the mentioned solutions didn't work for me. So far I tried:
1. Soft and Hard Reset
2. Deleting and reentering the account
3. All different combinations of username (just the name or full email address)
4. Tried the ip address of the POP3 server in case its a DNS problem
5. Made sure the correct port is used (110)
4. Tried the ForceOffSSL registry key that had worked for some
I tried the account in question with the q3u email-client using the same settings and it worked without a problem from the very same device... so it must be a POutlook problem.
Please, can someone of the geniuses here help me out? This is driving me nuts. I need that account working.

[Resolved] [Solved] Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server

A few days ago after I have root my HTC Evo and flash custom rom I have proble with market and gmail I am always got - Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server
If I log in to my account via youtube app gmail work but market say An error has occured
And now the solution is
1. Try to log in to your google account throu Google Talk app named Talk in programs.
2. If 1 solution doesn't work dial ##786# than Menu - Reset - Enter your MSL (SPC) ask carrier. Attention this will erase all your information and you have to reactivate your phone again.
Just in case someone else is still searching for an answer to this, I just wanted to say that this method did actually worked for me, after trying many other solutions. That is, activating through Google Talk instead of Google or Youtube.
I have to say that before that I deleted EVERYTHING Google related out of desperation (cache and data), uninstalled the latest market upgrade, rebooted, and then it let me use my account again, without losing any of my info.
Hope that helps.
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[Q] gmail keeps asking for password help!

Please help! A while ago, i was synchronizing my gmail when wp7 asked me to ipdate and reinput my password. But each time i type in the right password, it says that the password is incorrect! Tried deleteting the account on my phone and putting it back again, still the same. On the browser and also on the desktop, i can log on normally using the same password. Please help
That sounds really strange. I've never had any issues with my gmail accounts.
It sounds like a typo, but since you've tried it several times that may not be the case.
Are you sure you didn't mistype the email address instead of the password?
I know that with the software keyboard, I sometimes hit the key next to the one I want to hit. But I'm sure you already tried typing the password slowly and looking at each letter as you type it.
Yes i'm 100% sure i got them all correct. Tried changing and rechanging the password but still nothing. Also, i tried on my wife's iphone, and it worked perfectly. On the wp7, nothing
Is your Server listed as m.google.com?
Also, did you make sure to check "Server requires encrypted (SSL) connection?
Yes and yes, m.google.com and SSL is checked. Even tried turning my phone off but still nothing
Are you actually using a @gmail.com account, or a corporate account through Google?
i'm using a .gmail.com account. it was working before, but now, nada.
Sounds like a bug.
I heard of someone who experienced something similar. They were able to solve it by connecting to a WiFi network and then setting up their gmail account.
I'm not sure why that solved it for them, but maybe it could help you too.
And it just did. I was connected to 3G when it happened. Connected to my home wifi and it finally accepted my password. Again, i connected to 3G just to confirm it and well ut works now. Thanks for all the help guys. Will drop the wp7 guys an email about this
I just ran into the same issue.
I had changed my gmail password via web interface. then the phone asked for the new password but wouldn't accept it.
I ended up deleting the account on the phone, changing the password at gmail (again) to something different, then readded the account to the phone. In that time period though, I logged onto wifi in order to sync faster.
Would have been nice to have seen this thread earlier...
Gmail on Android persistence challenge credentials bug fix
I found this to be a bug with Gmail account log in failures on Andriod when using 2-step verification. It persistently challenges you for credentials although you have successfully logged into your Google account on another machine via a web browser.
This is the fix I found:
Step 1:
Log into your gmail account on another machine using a web browser.
Go to account settings > 2-step verification > authorising sites > application specific password
Step 2:
generate a password called gmail -android but do not click done.
Step 3:
go to device enter your gmail - andriod application specific password and you will get challenged a further 2-3 times enter the same password (you may have to also enter the CAPTCHA (a security image with distorted letters)).
Step 4:
When you are no longer challenged, try to sync with gmail if you do not get a sign-in error on your device then this has worked and be sure to click done in your your google account settings via your browser on the other machine you used.
Hope this helps to those of you who are suffering from this infuriating Google 2-step verification bug.
Hyp3rzz
I had countless issues with my Gmail account on WM6.x - same as you describe. Would not accept my credentials.
The steps described above solved it for me (having to reset using that captcha thing) but it would keep on re-occuring. Not seen it so far in WP7 though. *touch wood*

[Q] Email MS Exchange

Anyone able to use the stock email app without any problems? I can't access my work email with the stock app. I downloaded touchdown and it works without any problems, currently using the trial, $20 not worth it IMO.
No, i have no issues with Exchange using the stock app. I connect to Exchange 2003 so I can't speak for newer versions of Exchange. Do you get any error messages?
I get a cannot connect to server message. It's not a connection issue though, if I type my password wrong, I'll get a incorrect password message.
shilent said:
I get a cannot connect to server message. It's not a connection issue though, if I type my password wrong, I'll get a incorrect password message.
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Hmm, so you have the correct domain\username, correct mail server, checked ssl settings, and you get the same message? The problem could be on the server end. Can other android users connect to your company's exchange?
Also, if Touchdown is too pricey, you can try Enhanced Email, i've used it before and it works really well. The only downside is that it's not great with your battery.
Yes other android users are able to connect. I'm also able to connect on my girlfriends Mytouch 4G.
Are you running a ROM? If not, the only thing i can think of that might work is doing a factory reset. I had a problem connecting once but it was due to a bad flash. Did you already clear cache and data from the stock email app?
Some ROMs
Some ROMs have a working email client for my corporate email, some don't. I ahd not luck with Weapon g2x, but Trigger worked, for example. Also the nighlies I used (up to 104) worked, but miui doesn't seem to work.
My advice is try ROMs until you find one that works and report the bug onthe forums if you notice problems.
So far I've tried:
Stock 2.2
Stock 2.3
Weapon G2x
Latest CM7 nightly 119
All have the same problem. Could this be a hardware problem? It's weird, why does touchdown work without any problems?
Miui
I am using the latest Miui and it seems to work with exchange. OTOH, I was able to get several of the nightlies to work with my exchange server too.
LG G2X Corporate Email (Microsoft Exchange) Connection Problem
My phone is a T-Mobile LG G2x (LGP999) running Android 2.3.3 (latest version is updated); using Microsoft Outlook 2007 (not sure what version of Microsoft Exchange is being used)
When I try to setup a corporate email (Microsoft Exchange) on my LG G2x (P999), I am receiving an error message that states: "This server requires security features your phone does not support". The steps are as follows:
1.) Go to the Email application from the main menu.
2.) Select MS Exchange.
3.) Set up email: Type your full email address and password.
4.) Server Settings: Type Domain\Username; Password; Server; Select check boxes “Use secure connection (SSL)” and optional “Accept all SSL certificates” when first box is selected.
5.) Account Options: Select how often you want your mail to arrive and your notification preference.
6.) Type a name for your account.​
I am getting hung up on step #4 (Server Settings). I am 100% certain my domain\username and server address are correct but when I click “Next” to proceed to the next step I get the message "This server requires security features your phone does not support".
For a test, my colleague entered his information on steps 1-4 into my phone and proceeded to step 5 immediately (Account Options). This problem happened to one other individual and he had to purchase a new phone to correct the problem (a Samsung). The problem seems to be around the phone or mail-server but I am out of options. Is there some setting to get it to work?
Another test I performed, I successfully logged onto my friends phone with my account settings and managed to pull up my calendar / email. He was using a Motorolla phone that used Android 2.2 (an older version than I am using).
Other Notes:
A.) I can log into my webmail but this feature does not sync my calendar or give me instant email notifications. My email in Microsoft Outlook is working as well.
B.) My username and password combination is definitely not the problem. I tried typing in a different password and it gives me a different error (username/password entered is incorrect).
C.) I tried using “/” and “\” in the Domain\Username section. I also tried checking and un-checking the SSL options. I tried other servers available on-site (01 and 02 versions).
D.) My work technical support insists there is nothing different about my security settings but unfortunately since it is a personal device they won’t offer any real support. They blame the phone or T-mobile. T-mobile blames the phone or the server. LG blames T-mobile or the server. See my problem?
E.) I had a work phone recently that was taken away due to budget cuts so I know it is possible to get my email / calendar with an i-phone (3GS).
F.) I also tried using “Other” on step #2 and entering the information manually (selecting exchange since it is not a “Pop” server). I still get the same message.
G.) I rebooted the phone and even pulled the battery and restarted.
H.) I can connect to my work wi-fi. I activated the wi-fi and tried to enter in all the server information but it still gave me the same error with wi-fi enabled.
I.) I have setup my home email account but could not do it from the “Other” option in Step #2. (sbcglobal.net and a yahoo mail both required the yahoo app to work). I also got the g-mail account to work through the “g-mail” app.
J.) It is a brand new phone purchased yesterday 12/13/11 (i.e. factory reset seems pointless and not attempted).​
Is there some phone setting I am missing? Any help on this matter or another method to sync my calender / work emails to my phone will be appreciated!!!
Thanks in advance
I don't believe Android currently supports some features of Microsoft Exchange yet because of security permissions. There is an app in the market that bypasses those checks but it's risky, because if your phone ever gets stolen and your work needs to wipe it, they can't and you may get in trouble for breaking policy. For the most part though, they wont know. I'll search for it for you but I don't remember the name.
EDIT: Sorry didn't read all the thread My browser pulled me to the last post of the thread and I thought it was OP haha
Still though, it could just be security restrictions stopping you like I said.
shilent said:
So far I've tried:
Stock 2.2
Stock 2.3
Weapon G2x
Latest CM7 nightly 119
All have the same problem. Could this be a hardware problem? It's weird, why does touchdown work without any problems?
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It's weird that you tried CM7 and it didn't work. The stock rom has an older email.apk that is not compatible with the newer versions of Exchange and some security policies but CM7 should not have that problem.
what settings are you using?
I've used both Touchdown and the default Android email client at work without a problem, but your Exchange server must fully support ActiveSync. I would ask your IT support or server admin to help you out.
BTW, while Touchdown may seem pricey, it just works. I use it daily and would recommend it to anyone wanting to connect to Exchange servers. I tried other solutions but always went back to Touchdown. Their support service is top notch.
The only problem I have is that once in a while the email app will delete my account. It only happens to exchange, my pop 3 accounts stay there.
Edit: Of course, as soon as I say this I have a problem connecting I changed my password at work and when I tried to change it on my phone it would not work. I removed the account and added it but still nothing. I wiped the cache and davlik cache and added the account, great success.

Question Issues adding a Google Workspace account, anyone managed to pull this off yet?

Hi folks,
I'm in a bit of a conundrum here. Decided to grab a GW4 on Black Friday, and tried pairing it with my Pixel, but I don't seem to be able to copy my Google account to my watch in any shape or form! I'm a bit at my wits end here.
My Google account is a Google Workspace / G Suite one; I have completely disabled mobile/device management on it. I also tried turning on basic device management, setting a PIN on the watch and trying to add/copy the account on it as well. I'd very much like to use this account on the watch, as it's my "main account" for pretty much everything.
The symptoms are the following: When I try to add/copy my Google account to the watch, I get the Android-native dialog about signing into a Google account on the watch. Confirm that I am indeed trying to add my only Google account. After about 5 seconds of loading, the dialog just closes.
Tried the following so far:
Try to add the Google account during the setup phase --> got "couldn't copy Google accounts" toast notification error in Galaxy Gear app
Try to add the Google account from the Galaxy Gear app --> got "couldn't copy Google accounts" toast notification error in Galaxy Gear app
Try to add the Google account from the watch itself (Settings -> Accounts & Backup -> Google account). This time, I get the native dialog again, select the account, it loads for 5 seconds again, closes, and the progress indicator just remains circling on the watch without doing anything, telling me to "Check my phone".
(Factory) Reset the watch
Update the firmware to the latest version
Do the steps above again
Reset the watch
Do the steps above again
Reset the watch
Try the steps above while not being connected to WiFi
Try setting the device management to basic in Google Workspace admin, and set a PIN on the watch, and try both options as described above
Set device management back to disabled in Google Workspace admin
Reset the watch
Dig out an older phone, factory reset it, login to my Google account, install Galaxy Gear and the Galaxy Watch 4 plugin, do all three steps above
Try both options for logging in while being on cellular connectivity
Reset the watch
Try the last steps again
Try enabling a screen lock on the phone, reboot phone, and perform the two option again. Got prompted during the account copy for my PIN. After entering it, the copy dialog almost immediately closes.
Add a PIN/screen lock on the watch itself, perform the step above
Honestly, I feel like I've followed all steps as described and followed on-screen instructions, yet I still can't get my Google account to sign into the watch (which locks me out of a lot of functionality, including most of the functions that I'm actually interested in using).
I've also found references to using a VPN while adding the Google account. This doesn't make much sense to me, but I did give it a try: I "emulated" this by using two different cellular providers, using my home Internet connection and tunneling the traffic back to a VM hosted in a datacenter in a different country. Also did the "DNS trick" someone else described and manually set Google's DNS server on my phone, and I can confirm that my home network does not hijack DNS requests.
I tried logging onto the old device with an old, personal Gmail/Google account that I no longer use, this managed to copy / add itself onto the watch without a problem. However, I'm not planning to migrate off of the Google account I've been using for the past 8+ years.
Additionally, I tried to add the Google Workspace account as a secondary account, after I had finished setting up the watch with my old, personal account, but I got the same symptoms/issue as I described above.
Has anyone managed to add a Google Workspace account to their Galaxy Watch 4 yet?
Are there any specific settings (other than Mobile Management) that one needs to set in the Google Workspace admin in order to make accounts on the Workspace usable on smartwatches?
or... does the Galaxy Watch just *not* support Google Workspace accounts at all?

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