Blank Email Cannot be Deleted

Is anyone else having an issue where there is a blank email on the iPhone, but when you go to delete it it stays there? I have tried to "archive" it, but it just shuts down the mail app. I've done a reset on my phone, but it is still there. Showed up shortly after doing the upgrade ti iOS 13. It shows up as a blank space between the other email messages that I have.

iPhone X

Posted on Sep 24, 2019 10:35 AM

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Posted on Feb 16, 2020 9:46 AM

Make sure you know your password for your mail account that is giving you this trouble.


Settings> Accounts> select the problematic account and delete it.


Wait a few seconds.


Add the account back. Problem solved.


There is no need to delete the mail app.

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Nov 26, 2019 10:51 AM in response to M_F_P_1983

Apple have completely destroyed the Mail App.

its a joke now.

move an email to a folder within your inbox, then when a related message comes in, it disappears from the main inbox folder and lands in the folder you previously moved the initial message to.

im now chasing replies from people and they’ve already sent them but I’ve not seen them hit the inbox.

What a **** up this is.

Apple seem that busy thinking up the next big thing, they’re forgetting the basics.

Poor, Buggy software was unheard of until Cook got there.

Jan 20, 2020 12:16 AM in response to meldundon

This is More than frustrating. I have been an android user forever. I have had a Mac book pro and an iPad for years and finally decided to switch to an iPhone. I have total buyers remorse, the iPhone 11pro max is the worst phone I have ever experienced. The email “blanks” problem is ridiculous you think you have it fixed and the problem comes right back. I have spent an inordinate amount of time in the Apple store, on the phone with apple care and in TMobile with no resolve. Other than having a phone with better security I don’t understand why so many people like the iPhone... doesn’t even come close to how androids operate. I have had nothing but problems with my email since I got this phone almost 3 weeks ago. Feels like I took a big bite out of a Rotten Apple.

Feb 17, 2020 6:11 AM in response to Krumpeina

As previously stated, I’ve cleared mine several times on several different devices and although it appears ok for a time, the blank emails then reappear!


ive been onto apple and they cannot suggest anything further and do not understand why this keeps happening to lots is users.


as I’m not getting answers and they don’t appear to be fixing the issue I may need to look into another make phone and tablet as it’s becoming unusable for emails (the main reason I use my devices).

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