iOS 9: "Message not yet downloaded from server" - you have to do that

Under iOS9 you often get the error "Message not yet downloaded from server" in the mail app, which you can fix with a simple trick. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do this.

"Message not yet downloaded from server" on iOS 9

This error message affects all email accounts configured in Mail with POP.

• You can get rid of this error message by setting up your email account under IMAP.
• Simply delete your email account in Mail and set it up again as IMAP.
• You can find detailed instructions for your email provider on their homepage. We give you, among other things, instructions for Web.de, Kabel Deutschland, Arcor, AOL, T-Online, GMX and Googlemail accounts.
• There you will also find further information on setting up your email address correctly under IMAP.
• If your provider does not support this protocol, you must use an alternative email app, e.g. Molto, Evomail or MailTime (see video).

You can find out exactly what the differences between POP and IMAP are in our next practical tip.