How to stop iphone mail from removing old emails
The eternal struggle of keeping your email inbox organized!
By default, the iPhone's Mail app is set to automatically remove emails from your inbox after a certain period of time. This is done to free up storage space on your device and keep your inbox organized. However, if you want to keep your old emails, you can change this setting. Here's how:
Method 1: Disable "Smart Mailboxes"
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on "Mail".
- Tap on "Accounts" (or "Mail Accounts" on older iOS versions).
- Select the email account you want to modify.
- Tap on "Smart Mailboxes".
- Toggle off "Smart Mailboxes" to disable this feature.
Method 2: Change the "Keep Mail on My iPhone" setting
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on "Mail".
- Tap on "Accounts" (or "Mail Accounts" on older iOS versions).
- Select the email account you want to modify.
- Tap on "Keep Mail on My iPhone".
- Choose "Forever" or a specific time period (e.g., "1 year", "2 years", etc.) to keep your emails on your device.
Method 3: Use a third-party email client
If you're not satisfied with the default Mail app, you can try using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook, Google Inbox, or Spark. These apps often have more customization options and may allow you to keep your emails on your device without automatically deleting them.
Additional tips:
- If you're using iCloud Mail, you can also adjust the "Keep Mail on My iPhone" setting in the iCloud settings app.
- If you're using a third-party email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo), you may need to check their settings or contact their support team to see if they have a similar feature.
- Keep in mind that keeping old emails on your device can take up a significant amount of storage space, so you may need to regularly clean up your inbox to free up space.
I hope this helps you keep your old emails safe and organized on your iPhone!