I'm trying to add my recently created Gmail account as a second email account in K-9 Mail, but when I tried to add it, I was prevented from signing in - the sign-in screen said that my password was incorrect, although it wasn't; and a few seconds later I received an email from Google saying:
"Google just blocked someone from signing into to your Google account from an app that may put your account at risk." Then if I click the link to confirm that it was me who had tried to sign in, it took me to a webpage that states: "Some apps use less secure sign-in technology which makes your account more vulnerable. You can turn off access for these apps, which we recommend, or turn on access if you want to use them despite the risks." It then gives me the option to turn on access to "less secure" apps (not just to K-9 mail but to *all "*less secure" apps, which I find scary). Interestingly, I was able to add my Gmail account to the stock Android email app without any problems, so presumably that app uses what Google regards as a "more secure sign-in technology" - but I don't like the stock email app, which is why I got K-9 Mail in the first place. Does Google have reasonable grounds for claiming that K-9 Mail "uses a less secure sign-in technology"? Are the risks real or imaginary? And if I select the option to turn on access to *all* less secure apps, am I taking a serious risk? If so, what non-Google email clients for Android are available that use what Google would regard as a "more secure sign-in technology" and which have comparable functionality to K-9 Mail? Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "K-9 Mail" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
