How to see all unread email on an iPhone iPad

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Are you having trouble finding the unread messages within your email accounts on an iPhone or iPad?

First, if your phone has been on for a long time, turning the device off and powering back on has a way to fixing many types of problems.

If that doesn't work for you, use these steps to add a special smart folder called "Unread" in the iOS mail app:

To add the unread smart folder, open the mail app and then click Edit:

iPhone mail app edit folders.jpg


Next, tap the radio button next to Unread, then tap done:

iPhone mail app add unread smart folder.jpg


After making the change you'll have an Unread label below the VIP and Flagged labels:

iPhone mail app Unread email.jpg
 
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