macOS Mojave update causing your Mac Mail app to crash? Frustrating, right? Don't despair! This article provides quick, effective solutions to get your email back up and running smoothly. We'll cover simple troubleshooting steps, from restarting your Mac to advanced techniques like rebuilding the Mail database. Say goodbye to crashing emails and hello to a functional inbox again!
Methods: Relaunch Mail App from Applications Folder
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Relaunch Mail from Applications Folder
- Open the Applications folder in Finder.
- Click on the Mail app to launch it.
Relaunch Mail from Applications Folder
Tips
- If successful, remove and re-add the Mail icon to the Dock.
Methods: Restart Your Mac
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Restart your Mac
- Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner.
- Select "Restart."
Restart your Mac
Methods: Force Quit the Mail App (if frozen)
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Force Quit the Mail App
- Right-click the Mail app icon in the Dock.
- Select "Force Quit."
Force Quit the Mail App
Tips
- Alternatively, use Activity Monitor to quit the unresponsive app.
Methods: Delete Mail App State Files
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Locate Mail App State Files
- Open Finder and navigate to your Library folder (Go > Library).
- Go to Containers > com.apple.mail.
Locate Mail App State Files -
Delete Saved Application State
- Move the "com.apple.mail.savedApplicationState" folder to the Trash.
Delete Saved Application State -
Backup and Temporarily Move Mail Containers
- Find the "com.apple.mail" and "com.apple.mail.serviceagent" folders in Containers.
- Move these folders to your desktop (as a backup).
Backup and Temporarily Move Mail Containers -
Reboot and Test
- Reboot your Mac.
Reboot and Test -
Permanently Delete Backup (if successful)
- If Mail works, delete the folders from your desktop.
Permanently Delete Backup (if successful)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Ignoring Mailbox Updates
Reason: Outdated mailboxes can cause conflicts and crashes. The Mail app might struggle to process old or corrupted data.
Solution: Rebuild your mailboxes by selecting 'Mailbox' > 'Rebuild' in the Mail app.
2. Insufficient Disk Space
Reason: Low disk space can hinder application performance, leading to crashes, especially with a large email archive.
Solution: Delete unnecessary files and applications to free up disk space.
3. Failing to Update macOS
Reason: Apple regularly releases updates that address bugs and improve compatibility. Skipping updates increases the risk of application conflicts.
Solution: Check for and install the latest macOS updates through System Preferences.
FAQs
My Mac Mail app keeps crashing after the Mojave update, and I've tried restarting my Mac. What else can I do?
Restarting is a good first step, but if Mail is still crashing, try these: 1) Check for Mail updates in App Store. 2) Repair your Mailbox(es) by going to Mailbox > Repair Inbox. 3) Create a new user account to see if the issue persists (this helps determine if it's a system-wide or user-specific problem). If the problem only happens in your main user account, it might indicate a corrupted user profile. 4) If all else fails, reinstall macOS. Back up your data before doing this!