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why doesnt my ipad delete emails that have been deleted on myiphone app

why arent the same emails that are deleted on mail app on my phone deleted on my ipap mail app?



iPad Air, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jul 11, 2021 12:00 PM

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Posted on Jul 11, 2021 8:35 PM

One reason would be if the email server is a "POP" (Post Office Protocol) server rather than an "IMAP" (Internet Mail Access Protocol) server, or if the server is capable of both but at least one of your devices is connecting by POP instead of IMAP.

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why doesnt my ipad delete emails that have been deleted on myiphone app

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