+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #1259434 +++
Description of problem:
Google Mail was configured through gnome online accounts.
evolution can't connect to google mail, but online accounts show that all fine.
Demonstration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0nwzlfiB4aQUzh5MmZ4cldnRHM/view?usp=sharing
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On RHEL7, once in a while I will have issues connecting to Gmail with Evolution. It will show "Scanning folders in IMAP server imap.gmail.com" at the bottom, then eventually timeout and show:
Failed to open folder
Failed to authenticate: timeout
evolution-3.12.11-22.el7.x86_64
gnome-online-accounts-3.14.5-5.el7.x86_64
The workaround mentioned in the Fedora bug has worked for me thus far:
/usr/libexec/goa-daemon --replace &
Since the problem described in this bug report should be
resolved in a recent advisory, it has been closed with a
resolution of ERRATA.
For information on the advisory, and where to find the updated
files, follow the link below.
If the solution does not work for you, open a new bug report.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2017:2310