How to restore deleted mail on iphone
The frustration of accidentally deleting an important email on your iPhone! Don't worry, there are a few ways to try and restore deleted emails on your iPhone. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Check the "Recently Deleted" folder
- Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the "Mailboxes" tab at the top left corner.
- Tap on the mailbox where you deleted the email (e.g., "Inbox", "Sent", etc.).
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap on "Show All Mailboxes".
- Tap on "Recently Deleted" (it might be hidden under "Other" or "More").
- Check if your deleted email is listed here. If it is, you can tap on it to restore it.
Method 2: Use the "Undo Send" feature (if available)
- Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the "Mailboxes" tab at the top left corner.
- Tap on the mailbox where you deleted the email (e.g., "Inbox", "Sent", etc.).
- Tap on the "Edit" button (looks like a pencil) at the top right corner.
- Find the deleted email in the list and swipe left on it.
- Tap on "Undo Send" (if available). This feature is only available if you deleted the email within a short period (usually a few minutes).
Method 3: Use iCloud or IMAP to recover deleted emails
- If you have iCloud or IMAP enabled on your iPhone, you might be able to recover deleted emails from your email provider's server.
- Go to your email provider's website (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook) and sign in.
- Check your account settings to see if you have "IMAP" or "POP" enabled. If you do, you might be able to recover deleted emails.
- Follow the instructions provided by your email provider to recover deleted emails.
Method 4: Use a third-party email recovery app
- There are several third-party apps available that claim to recover deleted emails on your iPhone. Some popular options include:
- Email Recovery (iOS)
- Recover Deleted Emails (iOS)
- Email Recovery Pro (iOS)
- Download and install one of these apps on your iPhone.
- Follow the app's instructions to scan your iPhone's storage for deleted emails.
- If the app finds your deleted email, you might be able to recover it.
Important notes:
- When you delete an email on your iPhone, it's usually moved to the "Trash" or "Deleted Items" folder on your email provider's server. However, this folder is usually emptied after a certain period (e.g., 30 days).
- If you've deleted an email and it's no longer in the "Recently Deleted" folder, it's likely been permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
- Be cautious when using third-party apps to recover deleted emails, as they may not always work and could potentially cause issues with your email account.
I hope these methods help you recover your deleted email on your iPhone!