How can I disable icons in the Mail app on iOS 18.3?

Updated to the new iOS 18.3 and just opened Mail, to be visually assaulted by a new look with tags and email icons. Look I appreciate having the sorting options. But, I would prefer having the option to turn this off. I was able to bring it back to a list view in the preferences, but I can’t get rid of the icons next to each email, that are now taking up screen space. I have the largest sized iPhone for a reason. So I can enlarge my text to a size I’m able to read with my old man eyes. The icons now truncate the amount of text visible in the preview. I don’t need icons I need to know if I have to read the email now or later. Please fix this or give me a solve.



[Re-Titled by Moderator]

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 7, 2025 9:19 AM

Reply
Question marked as ⚠️ Top-ranking reply

Posted on Feb 7, 2025 9:36 AM

You have the option to make the mail look exactly as it did before the update.


  • For sorting, open the Mail app, tap the circle with three dots in it and tap List View
  • For the icons, open the Settings App, scan all the way down the page to Apps, tap that then look for Mail and tap that. Turn off Show Contact Photos.


Your mail will now look exactly as it did.

95 replies
Sort By: 

How can I disable icons in the Mail app on iOS 18.3?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.