The issue, according to Google, was resulting from a storage software update that introduced an unexpected bug.

But there are also a handful of other options that offer a bit more flexibility and convenience.

Below, we’ve listed a few of them, so you might choose whichever best suits your needs.

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The program is free and Windows-only.

Be aware though that you’re essentially moving your info from one cloud to another.

Enable POP for all mail and set Gmail to keep its copy.

You’ll then need to setup your desktop mail client to retrieve your emails.