If you are using a third-party email application, you may want to remove the Gmail application from your phone. To troubleshoot the Gmail app, stop its notifications, or for any other reason. However, considering the implications may prevent you from uninstalling the Gmail app. If you uninstall the Gmail app from your Android phone or iPhone/iPad, you may wonder what really happened. You will find the answer to this question and related questions in this article.
You can easily uninstall Gmail app from iPhone. However, you cannot completely remove it from Android phones as most of them come with pre-installed apps. You will need to disable it, make it unusable and stop it from running in the background as shown in this post.
Let’s check what happens and how to delete/reinstall the Gmail app by deleting it from your phone. We’ll start with the steps first.
Uninstall Gmail App from Android or iPhone
On iPhone and iPad, tap and hold the Gmail app icon on the home screen. When the icons start to flicker, tap the cross icon in the app. Alternatively, select Delete app if a menu appears. Check other methods to uninstall apps from iPhone and iPad.
On Android, open Settings on your phone and go to Apps. Tap Gmail under All apps. Then tap on Disable.
Now that you know the steps to delete the Gmail app, let’s see what happens when you uninstall or disable the Gmail app on your phone.
What Happens to Emails?
The most important thing about the Gmail app is your emails. So when you uninstall the Gmail app, nothing will happen to your existing emails. If you log in from Gmail’s mobile website or from a computer (or other phone), you’ll still have access to all your email (received, sent, and drafts).
Basically, uninstalling or deleting the Gmail app will not delete your emails. This is because emails or messages are associated with account data stored on Google servers and not on your phone. You are only uninstalling the app, not the actual data. However, if you manually delete emails from the Gmail app, they will be deleted from Google servers. You will not be able to access them from any device.
To summarize, you are removing a tool to view emails on your mobile.
Note: Your archived emails will remain archived even after you uninstall the Gmail app.
What Happens to Attachments Downloaded from Gmail?
Existing attachments (PDF, images, etc.) you have downloaded from the Gmail app on your phone will remain intact. So, nothing will happen to them when you uninstall the Gmail app. You can also access them without the Gmail app.
What Happens to Other Google Services?
Uninstalling the Gmail app, YouTube, Google Drive, Contacts, etc. on your phone. It will not affect other Google services such as They will continue to operate normally. This is because they work with the linked Google account added to your phone, not with Gmail.
Gmail is another service linked to Google account. Uninstalling the Gmail app does not prevent others. However, if you remove the Google account from your phone, this will have serious repercussions. See our detailed explanation of what happens when you remove your Google account from Android or iPhone.
Does Deleting Gmail App Delete Your Gmail or Google Account?
No, not at all. Uninstalling the Gmail app from your phone will not delete your Gmail or Google account. Your email ID will remain active.
Can People Email You After Uninstalling the Gmail App?
Yes, they can because your email address is active. However, you will no longer be notified of new emails arriving on your phone as the app is no longer installed. However, if you log into your Gmail account from a browser or a different phone, you can view new emails.
What Happens to Application Settings?
App Settings is the most important thing affected when you uninstall Gmail app. Basically, all settings in the Gmail app will be reset to their default values on Android phones. These include Gmail’s theme (light or dark mode), custom notification settings, swipe actions, etc. Includes settings such as
If you reinstall/enable the Gmail app, you will need to reconfigure the settings according to your preference.
How to Reinstall Gmail App on Android and iOS/iPadOS
To reinstall the Gmail app on iPhone/iPad, open the App Store and search for Gmail. Tap the Install button.
On Android phones, open Google Play Store and search for Gmail. Tap on Activate. If that doesn’t work, go to the phone’s Settings > Apps > Gmail. Tap on Activate. If you can’t find Gmail under Apps, tap the three-dot icon on the All apps screen. Select Show disabled apps or Show all apps. Then tap on Gmail and hit the Activate button.
See You Soon Gmail
We hope we’ve made things easy for you to understand them. Now that you know the consequences of deleting the Gmail app, you can do so with confidence when needed, especially when troubleshooting the app.
Next: If you decide to continue using the Gmail app, learn how to schedule emails using the Gmail mobile apps and desktop at the next link.
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