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When using iCloud Mail with a laptop and smartphone, how do I delete an e-mail from one without deleting it from the other?

I recently have started using iCloud for Mail on both my laptop (MacBookPro, OSX 10.8.5) and my smartphone (iPhone4, iOS7.1.1).

I understand that with iCloud mail is stored in the cloud. Is there a way of erasing a message from either the laptop or the smartphone while leaving it on the other? How?

OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on May 21, 2014 6:42 AM

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Posted on May 23, 2014 6:41 AM

Hi jeagle7,


iCloud uses a form of IMAP for mail, meaning that by default, the mail should appear the same on any device accessing the account, and anything done to the mail (such as deleting it) should apply to all devices. If you like, you may want to make a local copy of the mail prior to deleting it; the following article may be helpful:


iCloud: Using OS X Mail to move, delete, or copy iCloud email

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5767


Regards,

- Brenden

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May 23, 2014 6:41 AM in response to jeagle7

Hi jeagle7,


iCloud uses a form of IMAP for mail, meaning that by default, the mail should appear the same on any device accessing the account, and anything done to the mail (such as deleting it) should apply to all devices. If you like, you may want to make a local copy of the mail prior to deleting it; the following article may be helpful:


iCloud: Using OS X Mail to move, delete, or copy iCloud email

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5767


Regards,

- Brenden

When using iCloud Mail with a laptop and smartphone, how do I delete an e-mail from one without deleting it from the other?

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