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iPhone not sending emails – How to Fix It 2026 Guide

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On‑site iPhone Email Support in London and the South East UK

What this page covers

This guide explains the most common reasons why an iPhone cannot send emails, the steps you can try yourself, and when it’s time to get professional on‑site help. It applies to:

• iPhone 17 / 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max / iPhone Air

• iPhone 16 / 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max

• iPhone 15 / 15 Pro

• iPhone 14 / 14 Pro

• iPhone 13 / 13 Pro

• iPhone 12 / 12 Pro

• iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)

And all email providers including iCloud Mail, Gmail, Outlook, Microsoft 365, Yahoo, BT, Virgin Media, Sky and custom domain email accounts.

The most common iPhone email sending problems

These are the issues Keith Thomas sees most often during on‑site visits:

• iPhone not sending emails

• Emails stuck in Outbox

• iPhone Mail app not sending attachments

• iPhone not sending Gmail

• iPhone not sending Outlook or Microsoft 365 emails

• iPhone not sending iCloud Mail

• iPhone not sending emails after update

• iPhone not sending emails on Wi‑Fi

• iPhone says “Cannot Send Mail”

Quick checks you can do yourself

These steps solve around 50% of iPhone email sending issues.

Check 1 – Restart the iPhone

Check 2 – Check your internet connection

Check 3 – Turn Airplane Mode off and on

Check 4 – Force‑quit and reopen the Mail app

Check 5 – Turn off Low Power Mode

iPhone not sending emails

This usually means:

• Incorrect outgoing mail server (SMTP) settings

• Authentication failure

• Email account temporarily locked

Try:

• Re‑entering your email password

• Checking SMTP settings in Settings → Mail → Accounts

• Restarting the iPhone

Emails stuck in Outbox

This usually means:

• Weak or unstable internet connection

• Large attachment

• SMTP server timeout

Try:

• Switching between Wi‑Fi and mobile data

• Removing large attachments

• Restarting the iPhone

iPhone not sending Gmail

This usually means:

• Google security block

• App‑specific password required

• SMTP disabled

Try:

• Signing into Gmail on a browser to confirm access

• Turning on “Allow less secure apps” (if applicable)

• Re‑adding the Gmail account

iPhone not sending Outlook or Microsoft 365 emails

This usually means:

• Authentication token expired

• Microsoft server delay

• Incorrect SMTP settings

Try:

• Removing and re‑adding the account

• Restarting the iPhone

• Checking Microsoft 365 service status

iPhone not sending iCloud Mail

This usually means:

• iCloud Mail disabled

• iCloud storage full

• iCloud server delay

Try:

• Turning on Mail in iCloud settings

• Freeing iCloud storage

• Restarting the iPhone

iPhone not sending emails after update

This usually means:

• Mail settings reset

• Authentication issue

• Temporary iOS bug

Try:

• Re‑entering email passwords

• Restarting the iPhone

• Removing and re‑adding the account

iPhone not sending emails on Wi‑Fi

This usually means:

• Router DNS issue

• Wi‑Fi interference

• SMTP server timeout

Try:

• Switching to mobile data

• Restarting the router

• Restarting the iPhone

“Cannot Send Mail” error

This usually means:

• SMTP authentication failure

• Incorrect outgoing server settings

• Email account temporarily blocked

Try:

• Re‑entering your email password

• Checking SMTP settings

• Restarting the iPhone

When DIY stops working

You should get on‑site help if:

• The iPhone will not send emails at all

• Emails stay stuck in Outbox

• Mail works on other devices but not iPhone

• Email stopped sending after an update

These issues usually require:

• Email account repair

• iPhone Mail configuration repair

• iCloud and Apple ID checks

• Network and DNS diagnostics

On‑Site iPhone Email Support – London & South East UK

If your iPhone is not sending emails, Keith Thomas provides an often same‑day on‑site support service across:

• Central London

• West, North, South and East London

• Surrey

• Berkshire

• Hampshire

• Wiltshire

Keith Thomas is an Apple Support Specialist in:

• iPhone email and Mail app issues

• iCloud Mail, Gmail and Outlook problems

• Microsoft 365 and Exchange configuration

• Network and DNS troubleshooting

Book on‑site help in London and the South East UK

If your iPhone is not sending emails, Keith Thomas can visit your home or office and get everything working again.

Keith Thomas – Apple Support Specialist

Established 2010 – Open 09:30–20:30, 7 Days

Contact Keith Thomas by Telephone: 07800 940756 or by Text to: 07800 940756, or simply complete an online website contact form 24/7