Gmail incorrectly saying username and password is wrong...  found solution!

Set up gmail on your phone normally.  It will tell you username and/or password not correct, or some other error message.  Save account.
Log into Gmail from a computer
>Account Settings
     >Security
          > Turn OFF 2-step identification
your emails will instantly start appearing on your iphone!
If you are still having issues, make sure SSL is turned on.  Find out how to do this in Apple Support.

hi Lawrence I agree with your assesment, that it's critical to have but it's causing trouble with a lot of our mail. i'm having the same issue and have been through all the google documentation. I'm a huge apple guy, but I think the problem is inside our macs or apple mail, not with the google setup.
thanks,
Bob

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