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 Ultimate Guide: How to Fix Comcast Email Not Syncing on iPhone (Proven Solutions)
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Meta Description: Experiencing *Comcast email not syncing on iPhone*? This 2025 ultimate guide reveals, through step-by-step fixes, how to restore your Comcast (Xfinity) email syncing instantly.

 **Ultimate Guide: How to Fix Comcast Email Not Syncing on iPhone (2025 Solutions)**

Is your *Comcast email not syncing on the iPhone*? You are not alone. A number of Comcast, or Xfinity, users experience phone syncing issues; their emails don't show up, things take too long to update, or they cannot send and receive messages.

The good thing is that this guide covers what needs to be done to easily and quickly fix Comcast email syncing problems on your iPhone. Everything in this guide, from server settings to sync preferences, has been designed to get your Comcast inbox updating properly again.



Why Comcast Email Stops Syncing on iPhone

When *Comcast email not syncing on iPhone*, this often occurs for:

1. **Wrong IMAP/SMTP settings
2. **iOS or Mail app is outdated
3. **Poor or unstable internet connection
4. **Fetch/Push settings disabled
5. **Comcast/Apple security restrictions

6. **Expired login credentials or password issues

Knowing these causes helps pinpoint where to start troubleshooting.

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## **Step-by-Step Fixes to Resolve Comcast Email Not Syncing on iPhone

Now let's go through the fixes for *Comcast email not syncing on iPhone*, one by one.

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## **1. Check Network and Internet Connection

Your iPhone won't sync properly if it is offline or on a weak network.

**Try these quick steps:
* Turn **Airplane Mode ON** and then **OFF**
* Restart your Wi-Fi router

* Toggle between Wi-Fi and mobile data

* Open Safari and load any website to confirm connection

If the site loads, proceed to the next step.

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## **2. Check Comcast IMAP and SMTP Settings

The most common reason for *Comcast email not syncing on iPhone* is incorrect mail server settings.
Here is the correct configuration - updated for 2025:
| **Setting Type**         | **Server**       | **Port** | **Security** |

| ------------------------ | ---------------- | -------- | ------------ |
| **Incoming Mail (IMAP)** | imap.comcast.net | 993      | SSL          |

| **Outgoing Mail (SMTP)** | smtp.comcast.net | 587      | TLS          |

**Username:** Your full Comcast email address (e.g., yourname@comcast.net)

**Password:** Your Comcast password

**Authentication:** Both incoming and outgoing servers require authentication

To confirm:

* Go to **Settings → Mail → Accounts → Comcast → Account → Advanced**

Incorrect entries to be checked and corrected:
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## 3. Enable Mail Sync Settings on iPhone

Your iPhone might have disabled or ill-configured sync settings.

**To rectify this:

1. Go to **Settings → Mail → Accounts → Fetch New Data**

2. Activate **Push**

3. Under Fetch, select your Comcast account

4. Select **Every 15 Minutes** or **Automatically
This way, your iPhone will periodically check for new Comcast emails and sync your inbox.

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## **4. Re-enter or Reset Your Comcast Password

If Comcast just updated their security system, your iPhone might have lost authentication.

**Steps for re-entering password:**

* Go to **Settings → Mail → Accounts → Comcast

* Tap your account name and select **Re-enter Password
* Log in again with your Xfinity credentials

If you forgot your password, reset it at **[xfinity.com/password](https://www.xfinity.com/password)**.

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## **5. Remove and Re-Add Your Comcast Account

If you still encounter *Comcast email not syncing on the iPhone*, your account settings might have gotten corrupt.

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1. Go to **Settings → Mail → Accounts → Comcast → Delete Account

2. Restart your iPhone

3. Add the account again via **Settings → Mail → Add Account → Other → Add Mail Account

Re-adding the account will force your iPhone to refresh all Comcast server configurations.

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## **6. Update iOS and Mail App

Running an older iOS may interfere with email synchronization.
**To update:**

* Go to **Settings → General → Software Update

* Tap **Download and Install** if an update is available

Apple regularly addresses bugs in the Mail app and enhances compatibility with Comcast's servers.

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## **7. Reset Network and Mail Settings**

If none of the above fixes solve *Comcast email not syncing on iPhone*, you may need to reset network or Mail settings.
**Steps:**
1. Go to **Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset

2. Tap **Reset Network Settings

3. Reconnect your Wi-Fi and test again

This clears network conflicts that may block email sync.

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Advanced Fix: Enable third-party app access in Xfinity settings.

Comcast may block third-party apps, such as Apple Mail, for security reasons.

**To enable:**

1. Go to **[xfinity.com](https://www.xfinity.com/)** in a web browser

2. Log in to your account

3. Go to **Settings → Security → Third-Party Access**

4. Click on **Allow Access for Mail Clients

After saving, go back to your iPhone and refresh your inbox.

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 **FAQs About Comcast Email Sync Issues**
 
 **1. Why isn’t my Comcast email updating on my iPhone? Your settings may have Fetch or Push disabled, or your IMAP settings are incorrect. 
 
 **2. How do I fix Comcast email not sending or receiving? Check both IMAP and SMTP server settings and then re-enter your password.
 
 **3. Does the iPhone automatically sync Comcast email? Yes, but only if Push or Fetch is enabled under the Mail settings.
 
 **4. Why are my old Comcast emails missing from my iPhone? Check your mail sync duration under **Mail → Accounts → Comcast → Mail Days to Sync**. 
 
 **5. Can I use POP instead of IMAP for Comcast? You can, but IMAP is better because it synchronizes across devices.
 
 **6. What if none of the fixes work? Now, try to use your e-mail using **[connect.xfinity.com](https://connect.xfinity.com/)**. If it works there, contact Comcast support for account-specific help. - 
 
 **Conclusion** When *Comcast email is not syncing on iPhone, the problem usually relates to a configuration or connectivity issue. You'll have seamless syncing back in minutes by checking your network, verifying mail server settings, enabling Push/Fetched data, and then re-adding your account. Keep your iPhone updated and enable the third-party access through Xfinity settings for an experience without glitches. Once you do this, your **Comcast email will sync perfectly**, with no delays, no missing messages, just instant updates to your inbox every time.