When it comes to deleting emails on your phone and computer, the synchronization between the two devices depends on the email protocol and settings you have in place. Let’s explore a few scenarios to give you a better understanding.
1. IMAP Protocol:
If you are using the IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) to access your email on both devices, any changes you make on one device will reflect on the other. So, if you delete an email on your phone, it will also be deleted from your computer when it syncs with the server.
2. POP3 Protocol:
On the other hand, if you are using the POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) protocol, the synchronization behavior varies. By default, when you delete an email on your phone, it won’t be automatically deleted from your computer. However, you can modify the settings to enable synchronization.
A. Keep Messages on the Server:
In most email clients, you have the option to keep messages on the server even after they have been downloaded to your computer. If this option is enabled, deleting an email on your phone will not remove it from the server, and it will still be available on your computer when you download new emails.
B. Remove Messages from the Server:
Conversely, if you choose not to keep messages on the server once downloaded, deleting an email on your phone will result in its removal from the server. Consequently, when you later download your emails on your computer, the deleted email will not be present.
It’s important to note that these settings can vary depending on the email client you are using. Therefore, it’s advisable to check the specific settings and options within your email client to ensure synchronization behaves as desired.
Whether or not deleting an email on your phone also deletes it on your computer depends on the email protocol (IMAP or POP3) you are using and the settings you have in place. By understanding the synchronization behavior and adjusting the settings accordingly, you can ensure that the deletion of emails on one device reflects appropriately on the other.