How often does iphone check for mail

The frequency at which an iPhone checks for new mail depends on several factors, including:

  1. Mail account settings: The frequency of mail checks is determined by the mail account settings. For example, if you're using a Gmail account, you can set the frequency of mail checks in the Gmail settings.
  2. iPhone settings: You can adjust the frequency of mail checks on your iPhone by going to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Fetch New Data. Here, you can choose from the following options:
    • Push: Mail is checked for new messages every 15 minutes.
    • Fetch: Mail is checked for new messages at the interval you specify (e.g., every 15 minutes, every 30 minutes, every hour, or manually).
    • Manual: Mail is only checked for new messages when you open the Mail app.
  3. Network connectivity: The frequency of mail checks also depends on your network connectivity. If you're connected to a Wi-Fi network, your iPhone may check for new mail more frequently than when you're using cellular data.
  4. Background app refresh: If you have Background App Refresh enabled for the Mail app, it may check for new mail in the background even when you're not actively using the app.

By default, an iPhone checks for new mail every 15 minutes if you have Push or Fetch enabled. However, you can adjust this frequency to suit your needs.

Here are some general guidelines on how often an iPhone checks for new mail:

Keep in mind that these are general guidelines, and the actual frequency of mail checks may vary depending on your specific iPhone settings and network connectivity.