TS3899 Why am I unable to connect to server to check email? The message reads "cannot connect to server"

Why am I unable to connect to server to check email? The message reads "cannot connect to server"

Many things could cause this, for example, the email server is down or cannot be reached due to an Internet problem.

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HT5622 Why am I unable to connect to the internet? I am next to my main computer which has no problems.

Why am I unable to connect to the internet? I am next to my main computer which has no problems.

Try the iPad forum, then:
https://discussions.apple.com/community/ipad/using_ipad
You'll need to include full details, including the model of iPad, the version of iOS, the exact nature and symptoms of the problem, and what if anything you've tried for correcting the problem.
Regards.

I can connect to the internet and everything is working o.k. but I cannot connect to the app store. Error message reads Cannot connect to App Store

I can connect to the internet with no problems ,but I am unable to connect to the App Store. Error message reads--- Cannot connect to App Store.

Hey William,
It sounds as though you are having difficulty with your Mac being unable to connect to the Mac App Store. This article has some steps that may help you troubleshoot -
Can't connect to the iTunes Store - Apple Support
Note that the title is for the iTunes Store, the steps are still relevant.
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Happy computing,
Brett L

I cannot update my ipad2 to ios5. Updating through iTunes on pc Windows Vista, Error message reads "cannot connect to iPad Software Update Server. Tried resetting network settings, still not connecting. Tried updating iTunes, still not connecting.

I cannot update my ipad2 to ios5. Updating through iTunes on pc Windows Vista, Error message reads "cannot connect to iPad Software Update Server. Tried resetting network settings, still not connecting. Tried updating iTunes, still not connecting.

Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
Additional things to try.
Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
Change the channel on your wireless router. Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
 Cheers, Tom

Why do I get an error message when I try to sync my IPAD with ITunes? Message reads Cannot be used because Apple Mobile Device Service has not been started.

Why do I get an error message when I try to sync my IPAD with ITunes? Message reads Cannot be used because Apple Mobile Device Service has not been started.

AMDS for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567

Why is my phone number greyed out with no check mark in Messages under Settings?

Why is my phone number greyed out with no check mark in Messages under Settings?

The number for the iPhone is grayed out but if no check mark under you can be reached by iMessage at, can you select the number below start new conversations from?

Since upgrading to Lion, i am unable to take screen shots. i get the message that i don't have permission to save files to the place where SSs are saved. how can i regain the ability to save screen shots? thanks

since upgrading to Lion, i am unable to take screen shots. i get the message that i don't have permission to save files to the place where SSs are saved. how can i regain the ability to save screen shots? thanks

First of all, are you using the OS native screen capture?
If not, make sure the application you're using has been update for Lion. I was using Snapz Pro for years, but I need to update it for use with Lion. Meanwhile Grab and the keyboard shortcuts are working on my Lion load.
If you are using the native capture mode unsuccessfully, I would run the Disk Utility and repair permissions on the drive. For some reason, even in past OS Versions, routine maintenance of permissions makes life a lot easier.

I keep getting the message "mail cannot connect to the server-." when it clearly can and does. How do I prevent these messages from appearing?

See the title
I keep getting the message "mail cannot connect to the server…." when it clearly can and does. How do I prevent these messages from appearing?
help

On your iPad or a Mac?
You posted in the iMac community but your profile indicates an iPad 2.

I get the message imap cannot connect to mail server

I cannot access my email account this problem started 2 days ago I keep getting the message imap cannot connect to server

Close the mail app completely and reboot your iPad.
Tap the home button once. Then tap the home button twice and the recents tray will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap and hold down on any app icon until it begins to wiggle. Tap the minus sign in the upper left corner of the mail icon. Tap the home button. Tap it again.
Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider if it appears on the screen - let go of the buttons. Let the iPad start up.

I have tried everything and I still get the message "iTunes cannot connect to update server."

I have configured the LAN settings,
I have used the Command Prompt
I have updated iTunes to the most recent update available.
I still get the message "iTunes cannot connect to the update server."
I know it's not my internet connection..
I can't think of anything else to try.
I just want to update my iPod to ios 5 D:

Have you looked here:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
Try changing the DSN servers to Google's servers. For how:
Public DNS — Google Developers

Today, my iPad2 wouldn't delete mail. Then the screen turned black. I turned the iPad2 off then on. Got black screen. Tried backing up to iTunes. Got the message "iTunes cannot connect to this iPhone because unknown error occurred (OxE8000065). Help

Today, my iPad2 wouldn't delete mail. Then the screen turned black. I turned the iPad2 off then on. Got black screen. Tried backing up to iTunes. Got the message "iTunes cannot connect to this iPhone because unknown error occurred (OxE8000065). Help, please.

Did you try restarting it by holding down the hold and lock button at the same time until you get the apple logo? If you already tried that then you should try putting it in DFU mode and doing a restore by following these instructions- http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1034

Why am I unable to connect to my airport whenever I put my computer to sleep while the time machine is backing up?

Ever since I installed Lion (version 10.7), I am unable to reconnected to my Time Capsule and get on the internet after I put my computer to sleep and then wake it back up. This doesn't happen all the time -- just when I put my computer to sleep when Time Machine is backing up. If I put my computer to sleep when it's not backing up, it's fine. If it is backing up though, when I wake my computer up again, it is unable to reconnect to the Time Capsule to allow me to use the internet. I have to wake the machine up, click on "Stop Backing Up", wait 30-60 seconds, click "Turn Wi-fi off", wait another 30 seconds, turn it back on and then I am fine. If I just turn wifi off and on without stopping the backup, it doesn't work and I am still unable to connect to the internet. I currently have 10.7.1 but it still has the same bug. 10.6.x did not have this bug. Other than "don't put your computer to sleep when Time Machine is backing up," any suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

In this case, that hint may help.
According to Apple support, some configuration files may get damaged or corrupt by time, after updates or upgrades and should get deleted ocasionally.
OK ... switch off wifi on the machine.
Then go on and delete the files mentioned below.
You will find the files on your system drive (not your home folder) as follow:
/library/preferences/com.apple.preferences.accounts.plist
/library/preferences/com.apple.preferences.sharing.plist
/library/preferences/SstemConfiguration/preferences.plist
/library/preferences/SstemConfiguration/com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
If there are files in this folders with the same name but additional .orig at the end, delete them too.
It is possible that not all files are on your system. That will be ok.
The files will get newly created by system on reboot.
For that reboot the machine.
Join your wireless again.
If you are using Lion, the Library is hidden. You have to use (menu bar) "go to" -> "go to folder" on finder to access them.
If the problem (unlikely) persists, report back here.
Lupunus
Message was edited by: lupunus (typo's fixed)

TS3899 getting an error, "unable to connect to server" when trying to access his yahoo email account. no different user name/wifi is off.

getting an error, "unable to connect to server" when trying to access yahoo email account. I did not change my password, but now everytime I try to access my email from my IPhone 4s, I get the error.

Try the Yahoo mail app.

Just bought iphone4 and trying to access app store but message reads "cannot connect to the app store"?

Just bought IPhone4 and keep getting "could not activate Cellular data network" - any ideas please?

Hey William,
It sounds as though you are having difficulty with your Mac being unable to connect to the Mac App Store. This article has some steps that may help you troubleshoot -
Can't connect to the iTunes Store - Apple Support
Note that the title is for the iTunes Store, the steps are still relevant.
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Happy computing,
Brett L

IPad with retina is stuck on error message that iPad is unable to back up. When hit ok, the message does not go away. Cannot power down. Don't have computer to sync with iTunes. Now what?

My coworker has a fairly new iPad with retina display. She has an error message that the iPad has not been backed up and needs to back up when locked, on wifi, and connected to a power supply. It has an ok button to acknowledge the message. Every time she hits the ok button, the error message remains. She is unable to power down because the error message stays at the top and disables the ability to use any other touch portions of the screen. She tried using Siri to reboot, but Siri was of no help. She just kept saying that she does not wear boots. Holding the power button down for an extended period also did not help. She does not have access to the computer that has her iTunes on it, so she cannot sync it via cable. She also does not want to do a reset because she has several photos that she does not want to lose. What can she do?

Try holding the Home and Power keys at the same time for approx 10 seconds or until the Apple logo appears, this will 'reset' the device - it won't lose any data doing this, let us know how you get on.
Regards,
Steve

TS3899 Why am I unable to connect to server to check email? The message reads "cannot connect to server"

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