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Apple Mail not downloading images.

I've tried to reset the mailboxes but still get mail that is bereft of images. Please dvise

Mac mini, macOS 12.3

Posted on Apr 23, 2022 7:32 AM

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Apr 23, 2022 8:42 AM in response to Sweejak

Sweejak wrote:

It looks like turning off both security prefs does the trick. I'll wait till more email comes in and see if I can keep one active. It's odd because I haven't touched the settings and they only seem to have become active in the last day or two.


I have seen nothing but issues with these new features—


"load remote content" button gone in Mail v15 (Monterey)

"load remote content" button gone in Mail… - Apple Community


Mail issues loading content in macOS Monterey...


Open mail app select Mail>Preferences>Privacy disable:

  • “Protect Mail Activity” /
  • “Hide IP address” /
  • “Block all remote content”


Use Mail Privacy Protection on Mac - Apple Support

Use Mail Privacy Protection on Mac - Apple Support



Apr 23, 2022 7:43 AM in response to Sweejak

Are any of these optioned Enable in Apple Mail >> Preferences > Privacy



Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions 


This includes AntiVirus, Disk Cleaners, Disk Optimizes, UnInstaller etc.


This will include CleanMyMac , This will include BitDefender


This will included Norton Antivirus , Sophos Av Software


Intego AntiVirus, McAfee, MacKeeper, Avast AntiVirus


Ad Guard, Webroot


The The Built in Security  is all that is required.



Apple Mail not downloading images.

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