Just updated to IOS 18.2 and the edit button at the top of emails is missing and I can no longer select all or delete all emails on my iPad (7th gen). I have looked everywhere to no avail, so I do not think it has been moved. Is anyone else having this issue and is there a fix? Or do we just have to wait for Apple….?
iPad, iPadOS 18
As well with looking at the trash folder, there is no longer the option to select all and empty the trash all at once.
Hopefully this is just an oversight(bug)
TM_639 wrote:
We have the select button but it no longer gives you the option to “select all”. This means you have to go one by one. Not convenient at all when you have multiple mailboxes.
Have you read my earlier reply to this thread of 21st December - in which I describe a method to quickly select and delete multiple mail messages?
I also can't delete any emails at all in any folder. This makes it super difficult to find emails and their new categories systems doesn't make this easier. Also, there were new companies that I got deliveries from and others that used to end up in my junk folder. Now there is nothing in my junk folder. So what, now I'll always miss important emails???
Please fix this issue Apple
Lindy2025 wrote:
I also can't delete any emails at all in any folder. This makes it super difficult to find emails and their new categories systems doesn't make this easier. Also, there were new companies that I got deliveries from and others that used to end up in my junk folder. Now there is nothing in my junk folder. So what, now I'll always miss important emails???
Please fix this issue Apple
Turn off categories
You can quickly view all emails in an inbox. Swipe left on the categories at the top of the inbox to open All Mail.
on your iPhone.
at the top of the screen, then choose List View.Use categories in Mail on iPhone - Apple Support
I took two fingers and swiped LEFT, and it allowed me to select all of my emails and delete them. The edit button returned to the top right of the email list! But notice that I had to swipe left instead of right.
I’m 68 years old. I have enough challenges in my daily life without having to deal with this nonsense. Come on, Apple! 😤
Jancass wrote:
I took two fingers and swiped LEFT, and it allowed me to select all of my emails and delete them. The edit button returned to the top right of the email list! But notice that I had to swipe left instead of right.
I’m 68 years old. I have enough challenges in my daily life without having to deal with this nonsense. Come on, Apple! 😤
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When I hit select/all/trash, the phone freezes and when I close and reopen the app, all the messages are still there.
Do you not see a "Select" button at the upper-right when you look in any of your mailboxes?
BLESS YOU! My anxiety can go away now 😂
What is the two finger swipe? I can’t find anywhere. TY Lisa
Just take your 2 fingers and swipe down on the screen. After doing that for awhile, my buttons mysteriously showed up again! Go figure.
Swiping to right worked!👏
yep! perfect!! worked!!!
This video link shows how to select all emails at once and delete them.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Od--V-Ive7s&pp=0gcJCX4JAYcqIYzv
Can no longer select all or delete all emails in IOS 18.2
