Locked out of my Gmail used for Apple ID—what can I do?

Yeah, I feel you! It's important to avoid using Gmail for vital accounts if you can. Google sometimes locks accounts without a clear reason, and recovering them can be a hassle. If you still have access to your Apple ID, maybe consider updating your contact email to another provider? Just to minimize the risk of this happening in the future. Also, you might want to look for a community focused on Google Mail for more insights!

You should actually be focusing on the account recovery steps specifically for Google, as that’s really the only way to resolve this. Unfortunately, Apple ID access won't help you recover your Google account, even though you use the same email address. Google has their own way of verifying account ownership and doesn’t take validation from other companies or platforms into account. The system looks for familiarity with devices, locations, and recovery methods, so being logged into your Apple ID doesn’t play a role in their process. I'd recommend sticking to Google's official recovery methods rather than looking for roundabout ways with your Apple account.

That's a tough situation you're in! I get that it’s frustrating when you're still logged into your Apple ID but can't access your Gmail. Unfortunately, it seems that the automated processes from Google are pretty rigid; they really only rely on specific factors that they check against. If their recovery steps aren't working for you, it’s unlikely that attempting any other methods will yield better results. Just a heads up, trying the process multiple times may decrease your chances of recovery. I wish there was a trick through Apple, but they're treated as separate entities. Good luck!