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Re: Why after changing Password at my computer, the Android Gmail is still working without asking for the new password.

Paul Jan 11, 2012 4:52 PM
Posted in group: Google Mobile Help Forum

Categories: Android Devices : Android Applications :

Thanks for pinging again, Bobby. I just learned something new that sounds like it might be the case here...

Back in your original post you mentioned you'd used an application-specific password (aka an ASP) to set up your phone. If I understand correctly you changed your desktop password, but you may not have revoked the ASP. Since they work like separate passwords, you're still getting your email because your ASP is still valid. In other words, this is working as it's designed to, but if you revoke the ASP then your phone will stop picking up your mail.

If you'd like to revoke an application-specific password you can do it from here: