Application cache mac mail downlads

A specific issue!

The "Application Cache" in macOS is a feature that helps improve the performance of applications by storing frequently used files and data locally on your Mac. However, in some cases, it can cause issues with certain applications, including Mail.

If you're experiencing issues with Mail downloads on your Mac, here are some steps you can try to resolve the problem:

  1. Clear the Application Cache:
    • Go to ~/Library/Caches (or ~/Library/Application Support for some applications).
    • Look for the Mail folder and delete its contents.
    • Restart your Mac and try downloading emails again.
  2. Reset the Mail Database:
    • Go to ~/Library/Mail and delete the Envelope Index and Mailbox Index files.
    • Restart your Mac and try downloading emails again.
  3. Disable the Application Cache:
    • Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
    • Click on Accounts and select the account experiencing issues.
    • Click on Advanced and uncheck the box next to Use this account only for storing and retrieving email.
    • Restart your Mac and try downloading emails again.
  4. Check for corrupted files:
    • Go to ~/Library/Mail and look for any corrupted files (e.g., .emlx files with strange names).
    • Delete any corrupted files you find.
    • Restart your Mac and try downloading emails again.
  5. Reinstall Mail:
    • Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
    • Click on Accounts and select the account experiencing issues.
    • Click on Advanced and click on Remove Account.
    • Restart your Mac and reinstall Mail from the App Store.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try resetting your Mac's System Management Controller (SMC) or restarting your Mac in Safe Mode to troubleshoot the problem further.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with Mail downloads on your Mac!