How to unsend a mail on iphone

Unfortunately, it's not possible to "unsend" an email on an iPhone or any other device once it's been sent. Emails are transmitted over the internet and are stored on servers, making it difficult to recall them once they've been sent.

However, there are a few workarounds you can try to mitigate the situation:

  1. Undo Send: If you're using Gmail, you can enable the "Undo Send" feature, which allows you to retract an email within a certain time frame (usually 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds) after sending it. To do this:
    • Open the Gmail app on your iPhone.
    • Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top left corner.
    • Tap "Settings" (gear icon).
    • Scroll down to "General" and toggle "Undo Send" to the "On" position.
  2. Recall Email: If you're using Microsoft Exchange or Outlook, you can try using the "Recall This Message" feature. This feature allows you to recall an email from the recipient's inbox, but it's not always successful and may not work if the recipient has already read the email.
  3. Apologize and Resend: If you've sent an email with an error or mistake, you can try apologizing to the recipient and resending the email with the correct information.
  4. Delete the Email: If you've sent an email and want to remove it from your sent folder, you can delete it. This won't recall the email from the recipient's inbox, but it will remove it from your sent folder.

Remember that once an email is sent, it's out of your control, and there's no guaranteed way to "unsend" it. Always double-check your emails before sending them to avoid any potential issues.