The Application Mail For Gmail Does Not Have Permission To Open Download |verified| -

Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding why this happens and how to fix it on different platforms. Why Does This Error Happen?

How do I fix this "The application “Mail for Gmail” does not have permission to open “Downloads.” - Gmail Community Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding why

Click the and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions). If you see similar "permission denied" errors on

If you see similar "permission denied" errors on your smartphone, the steps are slightly different: Also, ensure the Download Manager system app has

Navigate to and find the Full Disk Access section.

Go to Settings > Apps > Gmail > Permissions . Ensure that Storage (or "Files and Media") is set to "Allow". Also, ensure the Download Manager system app has "Background data" enabled to avoid stalls.

If you don't want to give the app full disk access, you can specifically allow it to use the Downloads folder: Go to > Privacy & Security . Select Files and Folders from the list. Find Mail for Gmail in the list of applications. Check the box next to Downloads Folder . Fixing Permission Issues on Mobile (Android & iOS)