YAHOO SEARCH MAIL NOT WORKING

“Is Yahoo search mail not working on your computer’s browser or on your smartphone?” If yes, continue reading this page to know the causes and solutions to fix it.

Generally, these kinds of problems occur due to some common causes like

• Step 1:Unstable or poor internet connection
• Step 2:Using outdated browser
• Step 3:An antivirus software
• Step 4:Problematic extensions installed on the browser
• Step 5:Browser’s cache and cookies

However, you can fix the “Yahoo search mail not working” problem quickly. Perform the simple troubleshooting methods given below one by one. After performing each method, check whether the mail not working problem is resolved.

HOW TO FIX YAHOO SEARCH MAIL NOT WORKING ISSUE ON THE BROWSER

Six simple troubleshooting methods to fix “Yahoo search mail not working”

CLEARING THE BROWSER’S CACHE AND COOKIES

This process may vary based on the web browser you’re using. The following instructions will guide you in clearing the cache and cookie data in the Safari browser.

Similarly, clear your browser’s cache and cookies.

UPDATE THE BROWSER

Sometimes, using an outdated browser can also cause these kinds of problems. Check and update the browser (on which you’re using the Yahoo search mail). The following instructions will guide you in updating the Google Chrome browser.

• Step 1:Click on the Kebab (More) icon on the browser’s main screen.
• Step 2:Go to the Help menu.
• Step 3:Select About Google Chrome > Update Google Chrome (if displayed).
• Step 4:Wait for the update process to complete.
• Step 5:Once it is completed, relaunch the Chrome browser on your computer

REMOVE THE UNWANTED EXTENSIONS

Running problematic or untrusted extensions on a browser can also cause problems when accessing the mail service on it. Check and remove the extensions that you find unwanted or problematic on your browser and then try to access the Yahoo search mail on it.

To remove the unwanted extensions from Google Chrome, follow the instructions below.

• Step 1:Open More tools on the Chrome browser.
• Step 2:Click on the Extensions option.
• Step 3:Select the extension(s) that you want to remove.
• Step 4:Click the Remove button followed by Remove again.

ENABLE JAVASCRIPT AND POP UP SETTINGS

The necessary JavaScript should be enabled on your browser to access the mail services successfully. If you’re using the Safari browser, follow these instructions to enable the JavaScript on it

• Step 1:Open the Safari menu.
• Step 2:Click Preferences > Security > Enable JavaScript

RESET THE BROWSER

Some misconfigured browser settings can also stop the mail service from working properly. Reset your browser’s settings to fix this issue. The following instructions will guide you in resetting the Chrome settings to default.

• Step 1:Open the More menu on your browser.
• Step 2:Click Settings > Advanced > Reset Settings or Reset and Cleanup > Restore settings to their original defaults> Reset Settings.

CHECK YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION

• Step 1:Check if your computer (on which you’re facing the problem) is connected to a stable internet connection.
• Step 2:If not, connect it to the stable internet over a wireless or wired connection, and then try to access the Yahoo search mail.

TRY DISABLING THE ANTIVIRUS

If you’re facing the “Yahoo search mail not working” problem after installing or activating an antivirus software on your computer, disable it and then try to access the mail.

HOW TO FIX YAHOO SEARCH MAIL NOT WORKING ISSUE - ANDROID OR IPHONE

Perform the troubleshooting methods one by one given below if you’re facing the “Yahoo search mail not working” issue with the Android or iPhone apps.

Using a stable internet connection

• Step 1:As the first step of troubleshooting, check whether your Android device or iPhone is connected to a stable internet connection.
• Step 2:If not, connect your phone to an active and stable internet connection, and then access the Yahoo mail service on it.
• Step 3:Switch to Wi-Fi if you’re using mobile data for the internet.

Clearing app data and cache

Android

• Step 1:Open the Settings app.
• Step 2:Tap Apps > App Manager > Yahoo Mail > Storage > Clear data and Clear cache.

iPhone

• Step 1:Open Settings.
• Step 2:Tap on your name.
• Step 3:Select iCloud > Manage Storage > Yahoo > Delete Data >

Force stop and restart the app

Android

• Step 1:Tap on the Menu button on the Home screen.
• Step 2:Select Settings > Apps > Yahoo > Force stop > Force stop.
• Step 3:Now, relaunch the app.

iPhone

• Step 1:Close all the apps from recent history.
• Step 2:Now, relaunch the mail app.
• Step 3:Check if the mail is working.

Reinstall the app

• Step 1:If the troubleshooting methods given above don’t fix the Yahoo search mail not working problem, reinstall the app.

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