How to set delete instead of archive in Gmail app for iPhone/iPad – Guide
Deleting Gmail messages is simple: just select the message you want to delete and press the Delete key. Archiving Gmail messages, on the other hand, is a bit more complicated. To archive a message, first select it and then press the Archives button. This will open a dialog box that will allow you to choose whether to archive all emails or just some of them. If you only want to archive some of the emails, then select that option and then click the Archive button. If you want to archive all of them, then select both options and click the Archive button.
When archiving an email, move it to the All Emails folder in Gmail. These messages are not deleted and you can retrieve them at any time. If you delete an email, move it to the trash.
It is easy to change your email settings if you know where to go. Another option is to use the Gmail app on your iPhone or iPad and with iOS 14, you can even set up third-party email services as default. In the Gmail iOS app, you may also need to change the default setting. Tap the three-line icon in the top left corner and swipe down and tap Settings > Email > swipe actions.
How to set delete instead of archive in Gmail app for iPhone/iPad
Swipe down and tap Mail to open it.
Tap Accounts and then your Google account.
Tap Advanced at the bottom of the screen to access more options.
Now, under the “Deleted mailbox” heading, tap “Move discarded messages to: tap Deleted mailbox.”
Tap Account in the top left and Done in the top right to finish your account.
Now tap Advanced, under Move discarded messages to: tap Deleted mailbox.
Final note
How to set delete instead of archive in Gmail app for iPhone/iPad If you have an iPhone or iPad, and you use Gmail, then you may want to try out the new Delete button in the top right corner of the main screen. This button will let you easily delete any email that’s been sent to your account. If you don’t have a Gmail account, or if you just want to keep some old emails around, then you can also use the Archive button.
