Meta Description: Is AOL Mail not getting emails on your iPhone? Let's figure out why and get those emails coming in again, quick and easy!
It's super annoying when you're not getting important emails, especially when your AOL inbox looks totally empty! If that's happening, this guide, AOL Mail Not Getting Emails on Your iPhone? Let's Fix It!, will show you what's probably wrong and how to deal with it. Usually, it's something with your iPhone settings, like stuff running in the background or your account info. Good thing is, it usually only takes a few minutes to fix.
New emails just don't show up
Your inbox only updates when you open it and refresh
Emails show up super late
You don't get notifications
These things mean your iPhone isn't grabbing new emails from AOL like it should.
If you can send emails but not get them, it's most likely a problem with how your phone is set up to receive mail (IMAP), or how often it checks for new mail. Usually, it isn't a problem with your whole AOL account.
If Push is off (which instantly delivers emails) or Fetch is set to Manual (meaning it only checks when you open the app), your inbox won't update automatically.
If your Wi-Fi is acting up, or you're not allowing AOL to use cellular data, you won't get new emails.
If you changed your AOL password recently, your iPhone might not know about it, and it'll stop getting emails without telling you.
If you have Low Power Mode on, or Background App Refresh turned off, AOL can't check for new emails when you're not using the app.
If the settings for the incoming mail server are wrong, like the server address or security settings, you won't get emails.
Sometimes, AOL's own servers have little problems that can delay emails.
Open Safari and see if you can load a few websites. If not, switch between Wi-Fi and cellular to see if that solves it.
Before messing with settings, check the official AOL Help pages to see if AOL is having any known issues.
A simple restart can fix little glitches that are stopping your emails.
Go to Settings β Mail β Accounts β AOL
Make sure Mail is turned ON (green).
Go to Settings β Mail β Accounts β Fetch New Data
Turn Push ON (green)
Set Fetch to Automatically
This is the most important step for getting your emails back!
Go to Settings β General β Software Update and install any updates that are waiting.
Settings β Mail β Accounts β AOL
Tap Account
Type in your AOL password again
This makes sure your iPhone and AOL are still on the same page.
If things still aren't working:
Delete the AOL account from your iPhone
Restart your iPhone
Add the AOL account again
This gets rid of any messed-up data that might be causing problems.
Settings β General β Transfer or Reset iPhone β Reset β Reset Network Settings
This can fix hidden network problems (but it will forget your Wi-Fi passwords, so you'll need to enter them again).
Make sure these settings are right:
IMAP Server: imap.aol.com
Port: 993
SSL: Enabled (turned on)
If these are wrong, you won't get emails. You can check the real settings at π https://help.aol.com
If Apple Mail is giving you trouble, the official AOL Mail app is made for AOL and might work better with their servers.
1. Why do I only get AOL emails when I open the app?
Push is turned off, or Fetch is set to Manual.
2. Does Low Power Mode stop AOL emails?
Yep, it stops apps from doing things in the background, which delays emails.
3. Can wrong IMAP settings stop emails from coming in?
Yep, IMAP is how your phone gets emails, so it needs to be right.
4. Will deleting my AOL account delete my emails?
Nope, they're still stored on AOL's servers.
5. Is the AOL Mail app better for getting emails?
For some people, yeahβit can be more reliable.
6. What if AOL Mail STILL doesn't get emails?
Contact AOL Support, or just use the AOL Mail app.
It's easy to start stressing when your inbox is empty, but usually, the fix is pretty easy. AOL Mail Not Getting Emails on Your iPhone? Let's Fix It! shows you that it's usually about your settings, or your account being a bit out of sync. Follow this guide, and you should get those emails coming in again in no time!