Recently, many users have encountered an error message when trying to open Gmail on Safari. The message, which reads “about:invalid#zClosurez,” prevents access to Gmail on iPhones. I experienced this frustrating error myself, and it took me a considerable amount of time to resolve. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through the same trial and error, as I will share the solutions that worked for both me and my readers. Until this issue is fixed, you won’t be able to send or receive emails using Gmail on Safari.
If you’re attempting to access your Gmail account on Outlook or Apple Mail and encountering an error, it’s likely related to your Gmail account settings. To resolve the issue, follow each of the solutions provided below and see if the problem is fixed.
How to Fix Gmail about:invalid#zClosurez Issue on iPhone
Solution 1: Update your iPhone
Keeping your iPhone updated to the latest version is our top priority and a universal solution for the various issues we encounter in daily use. By regularly updating your iPhone, any minor glitches will be automatically resolved. Therefore, please make sure to check for updates on your device.
- Launch the Settings App on your iPhone.
- Select General Option.
- Select the option for Software Update.
Solution 2: Force Reboot iPhone
When the iPhone or its apps start causing frustration, the first thing we should try is restarting the device. Similarly, to resolve any unusual errors in Gmail, restarting the iPhone is also recommended. If you’ve already done this before reading our article, you can move on to the next step.
For the iPhone 8 or later/X Series/XR/Xs Max/11(Pro Max) & later,
- Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
- Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
- Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
For iPhone 7 and 7Plus,
- Press and hold the Volume Down button and Power button until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
For iPhone 6S/6S Plus or earlier,
- Press and hold the Home button and Sleep/Wake button until the display goes black and the Apple logo appears.
Now try using Gmail on Safari and see if the same error appears. If it does, then try the next tip.
Solution 3: Enable and Disable Airplane Mode
If simple restarts fail to fix the Gmail about invalid#zClosurez Error, you must refresh the iPhone’s network. The easiest alternative to disconnecting the iPhone from all types of network connections is to use Airplane Mode.
When you turn Airplane Mode ON, the Cell Phone Network, Wi-Fi Connections, Bluetooth, GPS, etc., are disabled.
- Swipe Down From the Top Right Corner of the Home Screen to the Access Control Center.
- Tap on the Airplane Mode to Enable.
- Leave the iPhone in Airplane Mode for 2-3 minutes, and then disable the Airplane Mode.
Solution 4: Clear Captcha for Gmail Account
To resolve the “about:invalid#zClosurez” error message in Gmail, we recommend verifying and clearing the CAPTCHA for your Gmail account. This error can occur when there have been multiple invalid login attempts or when the mail client is frequently checking for new emails. Additionally, a weak Gmail password may contribute to this issue.
However, to resolve the Captcha, you have to visit the following links and clear the captcha.
- For Normal Accounts, http://www.google.com/accounts/DisplayUnlockCaptcha
- For the G Suite Account, https://www.google.com/a/yourdomain.com/UnlockCaptcha , here replace the yourdomain.com with the domain name associated with Google Apps.
Solution 5: Close All Tabs and Safari App
The Safari app can open up to 500 tabs at once, which is its limit. While this might seem impressive, having so many tabs open can significantly affect iPhone performance.
If your Safari App has more tabs active at a time, please close them all and force-close the App.
- Launch the Safari App on your iPhone.
- Touch and hold the tabs icon at the far right side of the bottom.
- Choose Close All Tabs.
- Select Close All Tabs For the Confirmation.
Force Close the Safari App,
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
- Swipe horizontally to see all recently used apps, and find the Safari App to force close.
- Swipe up on the Safari app to force quit.
Solution 6: Clear Cache & Cookies of Safari App
Clearing the Cache and Cooking associated with the Safari app can benefit you and eliminate the issue that you are facing while logging into Gmail. There’s nothing to worry about. Sometimes, removing cookies and cache can smoothen up the app and remove minor glitches that may have invaded your iPhone while surfing the web.
- Launch the Settings App on your iPhone.
- Scroll down to Select Safari App.
- Select Clear History and Website Data. That’s it. This will not Remove Saved Password [Auto fill login details on Safari] for the Website that you are accessing keychain.
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