5 Ways to Fix Gmail Receiving Late Emails on Phone

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Common Fixes

Fix 1: Disable and Enable Sync for Gmail (Android)

Disabling and enabling theGmail syncrefreshes its sync service, fixing delays in receiving new emails on Gmail.

Step 1:Open the Settings app, selectPasswords and accounts, and tap yourGoogleaccount.

Step 2:SelectAccount sync, disable theGmail synctoggle, and turn it back on after a few seconds.

Fix 2: Enable Unrestricted Data Usage for Gmail (Android)

An active data saver mode on your Android phonelimits the data usage, resulting in Gmail receiving late emails. To fix it, provide unrestricted data usage permissions to Gmail, allowing it to function accurately.

Long-tap the Gmail app icon to open App info, selectMobile data and Wi-Fi, and turn on theUnrestricted data usagetoggle.

Fix 3: Disable Battery Restrictions for Gmail (Android)

When battery-saver mode is on, your Android phone suspends background apps including Gmail to save power, causing delayed emails or no notifications. To fix it, allow unrestricted battery usage for the Gmail app.

Open the Gmail App info (check the steps above), selectApp battery usage, and set it toUnrestricted.

Fix 4: Disable Scheduled Summary (iOS)

iOS’s Scheduled Summary feature bundles notifications and delivers them at a set time to reduce distractions. If Gmail is included, you won’t receive its real-time notifications. To fix it, disable the feature or exclude Gmail from the Scheduled Summary settings.

Step 1:Open iPhone Settings, selectNotifications, and tapScheduled Summary.

Step 2:Toggle offScheduled Summaryto turn it off. Alternatively, scroll down to locateGmail, and turn off its toggle to exclude it.

Fix 5: Clear the Gmail Cache

Lastly, a corrupt Gmail app cache can often delay incoming emails on your phone. Clear it manually to restore its normal functioning.

Note:If you’re using an iPhone, offload the Gmail app from Settings > General > iPhone Storage, to remove its cache and reinstall it from the App Store.

Step 1:Long-tap the Gmail app icon to open its App info, and selectStorage and cache.

Step 2:TapClear cacheto remove its temporary cache files.

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Last updated on 16 July, 2024

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