Fortunately, there are several ways to restore your Gmail app to normal functioning. In this article, we have mentioned a few tried-and-tested troubleshooting methods that can assist you in selecting and saving images in the Gmail app.
1. Force Close Gmail and Restart Your Device
If you cannot select and save images on the Gmail App, try force-closing the app. A force-close will help solve issues in an unresponsive app with glitches. It resolves the problem by closing the app and restarting it. Steps for forcibly closing the Gmail app on an iPhone: iPhone SE, iPhone 8, and earlier models: iPhone X or later models:
2. Restart your device
After force-closing the Gmail app, restart your iPhone, as it will clear the cached data that is causing the issue. Restarting your device helps in numerous ways. Firstly, it solves minor software-related problems by resetting the software and clearing temporary data. iPhone SE (1st generation), 5, or earlier models: iPhone SE ( 2nd or 3rd Generation), 6, 7, or 8: iPhone X or later version: After following the above steps, proceed to the Gmail app. Then, touch and hold the photo until a menu appears. Lastly, tap on “Save Image” to save the photo to your photos library.
3. Remove the Gmail Account
Another method you can try to fix the issue is to remove your account from the Gmail app and add it again. Doing this can help in various ways. For instance, there could be a syncing issue between your account and the app, due to which you are unable to save the picture. Additionally, it will help clear old data and cache associated with the account. Consequently, it will resolve issues with the account or the app. Removing the account and adding it again will also help troubleshoot any other problems by resetting the app and giving it a fresh start. Here’s how you can remove your account from the Gmail app: After removing your account from the device, restart it (follow method 1). Then, add your account again.
3. Turn On the “Always Show Images” Option
If you cannot see the images, or the images do not load in the Gmail app, you need to turn on the ‘Always Show Images’ option. When you enable this feature, all the images in emails will be displayed automatically. With this, you will not have to load them manually. However, if you have already enabled this feature, attempt to turn it off and on again. Doing so will help reset the feature and resolve any issues causing it to malfunction. Here is how you can accomplish this: In this post, we have discussed three different methods that can help you resolve the issue of being unable to select and save images in the Gmail app. However, if none of the methods work for you, consider contacting Apple Support and asking them for a possible solution.
