Mail stuck in outbox iphone

The frustration of a stuck email in the outbox on your iPhone! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue.

Here are some steps to try and get your email out of the outbox:

  1. Check your email settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct and up-to-date. Go to Settings > [your email account] > Account > Advanced > Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP). Make sure the server is set to the correct SMTP server for your email provider.
  2. Restart your iPhone: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the "Slide to Power Off" slider appears, then slide it to the right. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button again until the Apple logo appears.
  3. Check for email account issues: If you're using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook or Gmail, try checking the app's settings or contact their support team to see if there are any issues with your account.
  4. Try sending the email again: Go to the Mail app, find the stuck email in the outbox, and try sending it again. If it fails, check the error message to see if it provides any clues about the issue.
  5. Delete and re-send the email: If the email is stuck in the outbox, try deleting it and re-sending it. Go to the Mail app, find the stuck email, swipe left to delete it, and then re-compose the email and send it again.
  6. Check for any pending tasks: If you have any pending tasks or background apps running, try closing them to see if it resolves the issue.
  7. Reset network settings: Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset network settings. This will reset your network settings to their default values, which may resolve the issue.
  8. Contact your email provider: If none of the above steps work, contact your email provider's support team to see if there are any issues on their end that might be causing the email to get stuck in the outbox.
  9. Check for any software updates: Make sure your iPhone and Mail app are up-to-date. Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check for any available updates.
  10. Reset the Mail app: As a last resort, you can try resetting the Mail app. Go to Settings > [your email account] > Account > Advanced > Reset. This will reset the Mail app's settings to their default values.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider reaching out to Apple Support or visiting an Apple Store for further assistance.