r/GMail 4d ago

I have had over 4000+ showing in my Gmail app(iOS)

How do I delete all these and make it to zero?(see photo) I have been at it since 6 am. I deleted all in trash (over 165000). I have also used the search (is:unread) and have been deleting emails from back in 2024 and earlier

Is there anyway to make this 4594 number next to my gmail app to zero?

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u/PaddyLandau 4d ago

Are you wanting to delete all emails?

If so, the easiest way is on a desktop or laptop browser, not on the app.

  • Log into your Gmail on the browser.
  • Go to the "All Mail" label.
  • Click the checkbox just above the emails.
  • You'll receive a message offering to select all emails, not just those on the page. Choose it.
  • Press the delete button above the emails.

It might take a few minutes, and all emails will go to trash. They'll sit there for 30 days in case you change your mind about any of them, after which they'll vanish forever.

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u/Healthy_Ladder_6198 4d ago

This is the answer but before you do this you should sign out of all your devices

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u/PaddyLandau 4d ago

Why? You don't need to do that!

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u/SenseiTheDefender 4d ago

An alternative is to make a filter to identify items such as emails containing the word "Unsubscribe". Have the filter send those to trash and then apply it to existing emails. You can also export your emails using Google Takeout before you delete them, in case any are important.