You can recall an email on iPhone only if you use the Apple Mail app and act within 10 seconds of sending it. This feature, called Undo Send, lets you pull back a message immediately after tapping send, giving you a brief window to fix a mistake or stop an email sent to the wrong person.
Can you recall an email on iPhone?
Apple Mail on iPhone supports Undo Send for email, but only for a short window after sending: the message can be pulled back within 10 seconds by tapping Undo Send in the Inbox or mailbox list.
How to undo a sent email in the Apple Mail app
- Send the email in the Mail app on your iPhone.
- Immediately look for Undo Send at the top of the inbox or mailbox list.
- Tap Undo Send within 10 seconds to pull back the message.
To change the delay, go to Settings > Mail > Undo Send Delay on your iPhone.
What about recalling emails in Outlook on iPhone?
No supported recall steps exist for the Outlook app on iPhone or Android according to the verified sources. The original claims a recall method for Outlook on iPhone by opening the Sent folder, tapping three dots, and selecting 'Recall Message' with options to 'Delete Unread Copies' or 'Delete Unread Copies and Replace with a New Message'.
What about recalling emails in the Gmail app on iPhone?
No supported recall method is available in the Gmail app on iPhone or Android based on the official sources.
Do third-party email apps support email recall?
The original claims third-party email apps like Spark, Airmail, or Edison Mail may offer a recall or undo option in the email options menu or toolbar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an email be permanently recalled on iPhone after 10 seconds?
Apple’s Mail app only documents Undo Send within 10 seconds.
Where is the Undo Send delay setting on iPhone?
Apple documents the setting at Settings > Mail > Undo Send Delay on iPhone. This is where you can adjust how long the undo window lasts before sending.
Does Undo Send work on Android?
Can I use Undo Send to retrieve deleted messages in phone memory?
No. Undo Send only works on emails you have just sent within the 10-second window. It does not help you retrieve deleted messages in phone memory, which is a separate process for recovering deleted texts or data.
What happens if I tap Undo Send after 10 seconds?
The Undo Send option disappears from the inbox after 10 seconds. Tapping it later is not possible because the option is no longer displayed, and the email has already been delivered.
The original FAQ states the success of recalling an email depends on whether the recipient has already opened the email.
