How to clear mail app storage
Clearing the storage of the Mail app on your device can help free up space and improve performance. Here are the steps to clear the storage of the Mail app on different devices:
Android Devices:
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Scroll down and select "Apps" or "Application Manager".
- Find the "Mail" app in the list of installed apps.
- Tap on the "Mail" app to open its settings page.
- Tap on "Storage" or "Clear Data" or "Clear Cache".
- Confirm that you want to clear the storage by tapping "OK" or "Clear".
iOS Devices (iPhone and iPad):
- Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
- Scroll down and select "Mail".
- Tap on "Storage & Data".
- Tap on "Manage Storage".
- Tap on "Delete All" to clear all emails and attachments from the Mail app.
- Tap on "Clear Cache" to clear the cache of the Mail app.
Windows Devices:
- Open the Start menu and search for "Mail".
- Right-click on the "Mail" app and select "Uninstall" or "Uninstall/Change".
- Follow the prompts to uninstall the Mail app.
- Once uninstalled, reinstall the Mail app from the Microsoft Store.
- After reinstalling, the Mail app will start fresh and clear any stored data.
Additional Tips:
- Clearing the storage of the Mail app will delete all emails, attachments, and other data stored in the app. Make sure to back up your important emails and contacts before clearing the storage.
- If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to clear the storage of that app separately.
- Regularly clearing the storage of the Mail app can help improve performance and free up space on your device.
Remember to always back up your important data before clearing the storage of any app.