We all rely on our smartphones to send and receive personal or professional emails. Yet, we often face the annoying problem of slow email download speeds. This can really slow us down and cause unnecessary delays, which can be very frustrating. That’s why Melissa, one of our CyberGuy.com newsletter subscribers, contacted us asking how to speed up her email. Here is what she asked:
“What can I do to speed up my email? It takes so long to download on Wi-Fi as well as on cellular. It’s not an email account, it seems to be on all my accounts. I have a lot of free space on my iPhone. -Melissa, New Market, Alabama”
Thank you, Melissa, for your excellent question. There can be a number of reasons why your email isn’t working at the speed you want it to, some of which are related to your device, connection, software, and even your settings. Here are our top 6 ways to speed up messaging on your phone.
6 ways to speed up email on your phone
1. Update your phone and messaging app
Using an outdated messaging app can cause slow performance and compatibility issues. Make sure you’ve installed the latest version of your messaging app and the latest software for your particular device, as updates often include bug fixes and performance improvements.
How update your iphone to latest software
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- Faucet Settings
- Scroll down and tap General
- Click on Software updateto see the latest version of iOS
Faucet Install now . If you see Download and installinstead, tap it to download the update, enter your passwordthen touch Install now .
- How to Update Your Android to the Latest Software
- Settings may vary depending on on your Android phone manufacturer
- Open the Settings app and scroll to Software update and press it
Press on Download and install for all available updates.
If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. Once complete, a screen will appear informing you that the new software version is ready to install. Faucet Install the update.
How to Update Your Mail App (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo, Gmail, etc.) for iPhone
- To update your messaging app, go to app store, click on the circle in the upper right corner to the right of where it is written Today
- On the page that follows, scroll down and click Update all or you can find the specific messaging app and click on the Update button to install the latest version of this app
- We usually choose to update everything
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How to Update Your Mail App (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo, Gmail, etc.) for Android
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone manufacturer
To update your messaging app, go to Google Play Store, click the circle in the upper right corner. This circle will have the first initial of your Gmail email account.
- Click on Manage apps and device
- In the second row he will say Updates available
- you can click Update allOr See the details ( we usually choose to update everything)
If you click on the See the detailsscreen, you can choose to update an individual application.
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2. Connect to a strong Wi-Fi network
While in Melissa’s case WiFi didn’t seem to speed up her email connection, it can sometimes fix the problem. Slow download speeds may be caused by a weak or unstable internet connection. If you use mobile data, check your signal strengthor consider connecting to amore reliable Wi-Fi network . Be sure to check out the best apps to troubleshoot your Wi-Fi signal by clicking here
3. Check your email sync settings
Adjust your email sync settings to retrieve emails less frequently or only when manually refreshed. By reducing the frequency of syncing emails, not only will you save battery, but your phone will run faster. You can change these settings according to your preferences and needs. There are different ways to adjust your email sync settings on your iPhone and Android, depending on the type of email account you have and the app you use to access it. Here are some possible options:
How to Change Your Sync Settings If You’re Using the Mail App That Came With Your iPhone
- Go to Settings
- Scroll to To post and press it
- Scroll down and tap Accounts
- At the bottom of the page, tapFetch new data
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Make sure thePush is activated. New data will be pushed to your iPhone from the server when possible.
For some email accounts, you can choose toFetch E-mail. Fetch should be used whenPush is disabled or for applications that do not support Push. You can choose how often you want your iPhone to retrieve new emails from the server. You can selectEvery 15 minutes, Every 30 minutes, Schedule or Manually. For better battery life, recover less frequently.
How to Change Email Sync Settings on Android
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone manufacturer. The sync options are minimal compared to the iPhone sync options you see above.
Go toSettings
FaucetAccounts and Backup
Then clickManage Accounts
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Select theemail account
Click Sync Account and make sure all options are enabled.
4. Don’t send large attachments
It will take you longer to load emails with a lot of content, especially large attachments. Encourage your friends and family to limit sending large attachments, as they may take longer to download, especially if you have a slow internet connection or limited bandwidth.
The size of attachments and the speed of your internet connection can affect download times.
5. Empty some of your phone’s memory
Insufficient storage space is a major reason for emails not loading completely. If your phone memory is almost full, it can impact the performance of various apps, including your messaging app.
Make sure you have enough free space on your device for smooth email operation. Deleting old emails if your inbox is full is a great way to free up space, especially if you’re deleting emails with photos and other large attachments.
For my top tips on what to do when your phone’s memory is full and how to fix it, head over to Cyberguy.com/StorageFix
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6. Restart your phone
It’s a simple trick, but it’s often a solution for so many problems we have with technology. Sometimes our phones and devices just need a little reboot and turning them off and on again can fix some major and minor issues.
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Kurt’s main takeaways
There are several steps you can take to speed up your email on your phone, including connecting to a strong Wi-Fi network, adjusting your email sync settings, avoiding large attachments, clearing your phone’s memory, updating your phone and messaging app, and restart your device to fix any issues.
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