Mail showing unread messages iphone

The frustration of seeing an unread message count on your iPhone's Mail app, only to find out that it's not actually unread!

Here are some common reasons why your iPhone's Mail app might be showing unread messages:

  1. Unread messages in a specific folder: If you have multiple folders set up in your Mail app, such as "Inbox", "Sent", "Drafts", etc., and you have unread messages in one of those folders, the app will show the total number of unread messages across all folders.
  2. Unread messages in a specific account: If you have multiple email accounts set up on your iPhone, and one of those accounts has unread messages, the Mail app will show the total number of unread messages across all accounts.
  3. Unread messages in a specific label or category: If you use labels or categories to organize your emails, and you have unread messages in one of those labels or categories, the Mail app will show the total number of unread messages in that label or category.
  4. Unread messages in a specific search result: If you perform a search in the Mail app and find unread messages, the app will show the total number of unread messages in the search results.
  5. Unread messages in a specific thread: If you have a conversation or thread with multiple emails, and one of those emails is unread, the Mail app will show the total number of unread messages in that thread.

To clear the unread message count on your iPhone's Mail app, try the following:

  1. Check each folder: Open the Mail app and check each folder individually to see if there are any unread messages. If you find any, mark them as read or delete them.
  2. Check each account: Open the Mail app and check each account individually to see if there are any unread messages. If you find any, mark them as read or delete them.
  3. Check each label or category: Open the Mail app and check each label or category individually to see if there are any unread messages. If you find any, mark them as read or delete them.
  4. Clear search results: If you performed a search in the Mail app and found unread messages, try clearing the search results by tapping the "Clear" button.
  5. Mark all as read: If you're still stuck with an unread message count, try marking all emails as read by going to the Mail app, tapping the "Edit" button, and then tapping "Mark All as Read".

I hope this helps you clear up any confusion and get rid of those pesky unread message counts on your iPhone's Mail app!