Hi there! I'm Sarah, and I've been a tech enthusiast for as long as I can remember. I've spent countless hours exploring every nook and cranny of smartphones, especially iPhones. One of the most frequent questions I get is how to manage a mountain of emails. Let's dive into a question I often hear: how do you mass delete emails on an iPhone?

Let me clarify that unfortunately, Apple doesn't provide a single "select all" button for emails like you might find on a desktop computer. But fear not! There are still ways to delete large chunks of emails efficiently.

**Method 1: Using the "Edit" Function**


1. Open your Mail app and navigate to the mailbox (Inbox, Sent, Archive, etc.) containing the emails you want to delete.

2. Tap "Edit" in the upper-right corner of the screen.

3. Individually select emails by tapping the circle next to each one. Notice that you can't select all emails at once, especially if you have hundreds or thousands.

4. Tap "Trash" at the bottom of the screen.

5. Confirm deletion when prompted.

**Method 2: Leveraging Search and "Move"**

This method is incredibly useful for deleting emails based on specific criteria like sender, subject, or date.


1. Go to the mailbox containing the emails you want to delete.

2. Tap the search bar at the top.

3. Enter your search criteria. For example, type the sender's name or a keyword from the subject line.

4. Tap "Edit".
5. Now, instead of selecting individual emails, choose "Move All". This will select all emails matching your search criteria on that page.
6. Select the "Trash" folder from the options presented.

Important Notes:

* Be cautious: Always double-check the selected emails before deleting, as recovering deleted emails can be tricky.
* "Trash" is not permanent: Remember that emails in your Trash folder aren't gone forever (at least not immediately). You'll need to manually empty your Trash folder to permanently delete them.

Additional Tips:

* Filter by Date: When viewing your inbox, swipe down and use the "Filtered by" option to quickly view emails from a specific timeframe, making bulk deletion easier.
* Third-Party Apps: If you frequently need to mass delete emails, consider exploring third-party email apps on the App Store. Some of these offer more robust selection and deletion features.

Let me know if you have any other questions!
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