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How to Make Gmail App default in iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |
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Due to its amazing features, many iPhone users make the Gmail app the default app on their iPhones. For instance, you can switch accounts, attach a file, print emails from Gmail, and do so much more. Read this article and find out how to make Gmail as the default mailing app in your iPhone too.

How to Change Default Email on iPhone to Gmail

Make Gmail App default in iPhone in 5 Steps

Step-1 Open Up the Settings: In order to make Gmail App the default app in your iPhone, you have to open the ‘Settings app in your iPhone.

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Step-2 Swipe down: In the second step, you will be able to see a list of all the applications that are currently available in your iPhone in the iPhone settings. Here, you have to just swipe down in the list until you find the Gmail app.

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Step-3 Tap Gmail: Stop when you find the 'Gmail' app. Then, you have to choose the ‘Gmail app from the list of applications that is available in your device.

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Step-4 Tap On 'Default Mail App': Scroll down now towards the end of the page. Here, you will find the ‘Default mail App’ tab. Just click on this tab or section in order to move forward.

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Step-5 Tap Gmail: You will see a list of all the available mailing apps in your iPhone. From these, choose the 'Gmail' app to set it as default.

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When you make the Gmail app as the default mailing app with the help of this article., all the primary actions and functions will be performed by this app only.

FAQ

What Are Primary Apps in iPhone?

Primary apps are nothing but the default apps in your iPhone.

When you have two or more apps with the same functionality and purpose then, your required to choose between/ among them to set a default app. You can alter your choice whenever you want from 'Settings'.

How To Change From IOS to Google for mail on My iPhone?

In order to change from IOS to Google for mail on your iPhone, do the following:

  • Open Settings.
  • Then, choose 'Mail'.
  • Then, you have to tap on 'Accounts'.
  • Click on the 'Add Account' button.
  • Finally, set your email provider.

Is It Possible To Make Gmail As Default email instead of Outlook?

Yes, it is completely your decision whether you want to set Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, Apple, or any other email as the default email address in your iPhone. All modern devices and services are very flexible regarding this choice.

You can also deactivate your Gmail account on your iPhone.

How Can I Set a Default Email?

Read the following steps and find out for yourself:

  • Go to 'Settings'.
  • Click on 'Account Settings.
  • Then, from the list of accounts on the Email tab, select the account you want to use as the default account.
  • To do this, click on the 'Set as Default' option.

What Server Does Gmail Use For iPhone?

Gmail uses the IMAP or Internet Message Access Protocol for iPhone. And, the name of the incoming host is 'imap.gmail.com' and the outgoing hostname is 'smtp.gmail.com'.

 

That was all about the technique in which you can make Gmail the Default mailing application in your iPhone. So, open your iPhones and try this process yourself!

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