# How to Fix Gmail Not Updating on iPhone There are a few common reasons **[Gmail might not update on your iPhone](https://devicefixes.com/blog/iphone-mail-not-updating/)**. A few potential culprits include issues with your device’s connectivity to the internet, your settings for the Gmail app, your software or system updates, and issues with the synchronization of your account. Luckily, there are a few things you can try if you find yourself in this frustrating situation. ## Steps to Fix Gmail Not Updating on iPhone ### 1. Check your Internet Connection Sometimes your Gmail app might not update because your connection to the internet is slow or spotty. #### Connect to Different Wi-Fi Networks Try visiting a website to check if your connection is working. If your connection is slow or spotty, visit a different Wi-Fi network and see if Gmail updates. ### 2. Update the Gmail App The Gmail app might not synchronize messages for a period of time. #### Force Close and Reopen the App Swipe up from the bottom of your screen and pause to open the app switcher. Find Gmail and swipe it up to close it. Reopen Gmail. Then, pull down on your inbox to update your emails. ### 3. Sync and Account Settings If your Gmail account settings are incorrect, or if there are issues with account synchronization, you might not see new emails. #### Check if Gmail is Working Open your Gmail app and make sure you are using the correct account by tapping your profile picture. Also check if your missing emails might have been received and sent to a different account by checking other inboxes. You can try going to Gmail on Safari to check for emails. If emails come through on Safari and not the app, the issue is with the app and not your account. ### 4. Update Gmail App Outdated apps can cause various issues with the app, including the inability for Gmail to update on iPhone. #### Latest App Version You can check for app updates in the App Store and then search for Gmail. You can also update the app from there. After updating, check if new emails are loading correctly. You should also check for an update for your iOS from Settings > General > Software Update. ### 5. Check Storage and Restart iPhone Temporary glitches or low storage can impact apps' performance. #### Restart Your iPhone You can also reboot your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Shut Down. You can also try clearing some storage by going to Settings > General > iPhone Storage to see which apps or files you can remove. These steps can help if Gmail freezes, loads slowly, or does not refresh. ### 6. Remove and Re-Add Your Gmail Account If you are having issues with Gmail and updating doesn’t work, try refreshing your account connection by removing and re-adding your Gmail account. #### Sign Out and Sign Back In Open the Gmail app. Tap your profile picture, tap Manage accounts on this device, and then delete the Gmail account that is not working. Add the account and check your Gmail. Removing an account from the app does not affect your Google account or emails that are stored on the Google server. Knowing your account password is a must before you proceed to delete the account from the app. ## When to get help If the above steps don't work, try to check if Google is having any issues with its services. Continuing to have issues with Gmail may mean that there are issues with the Google servers. There may also be issues with your iPhone software and connectivity that need further troubleshooting. **[DeviceFixes](https://devicefixes.com/)** provides device troubleshooting and repair services for customers who are having ongoing issues with their smart devices. If other apps on your iPhone are also having issues, that may also warrant further inspection.