3 Ways to Fix Apple Mail Stuck on Checking for Mail on iPhone

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Enable Mobile Data for Mail

If you have disabled Mobile Data access to the Mail app, it will be stuck on checking for new mail when your iPhone is on Mobile Data. Give the Mail app Mobile Data access and download new emails without issues. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and tap onMail. Enable theMobile Datatoggle.

Fix 2: Add the Email Account Again

Did you recently change your Gmail or Outlook password or add two-factor authentication to your email account? To download the latest emails, reauthenticate your email account in the Mail app. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > tap onMail>Accounts.

Step 2:Here, select therelevant mail account.

Step 3:Tap onDelete Accountand confirm your decision. Once the account is deleted, tap onAdd Account.

Follow the on-screen instructions to re-add your mail account. Double-check the account information. Then, check if the issue has been resolved.

Also Read:How to fix images not loading in the Mail app for iPhone

Fix 3: Temporarily Disable Privacy Protection in Mail

As a part ofiCloud Private Relayon iPhone, Mail Privacy Protection hides your IP address and loads remote content privately in the background. While it adds a layer of security, you may face issues when the iCloud Private Relay service faces an outage. In this case, disable the add-on temporarily. Here’s how.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp →Mail. Scroll down and tap onPrivacy Protection.

Step 2:Turn off theProtect Mail Activitytoggle.

Now, try using the Mail app to see if the issue has been fixed. If necessary, you can enable Protect Mail Activity for the Mail app after a while.

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Last updated on 26 June, 2024

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