Disable Conversation Threads in the Mail App on an iPhone 7 can be handled directly on a current iPhone, although some menu names have changed since older iOS versions. The steps below focus on the current interface and note important differences where they matter.
Steps to use the current setting
- Open Settings.
- Tap Apps, then Mail.
- Open the threading options.
- Turn off Organize by Thread if you want messages displayed individually rather than grouped as conversations.
Apple has changed Mail settings over the years, so an older iPhone 7 path may start directly at Settings > Mail instead of Settings > Apps > Mail.
What to know
These instructions are written for current iPhone software rather than preserving an outdated model-specific path. If your device runs an older iOS release, the same feature may appear one level higher in Settings or use slightly different wording.
Turning threading off changes how messages are displayed; it does not delete mail or change the way other people receive replies. If you later prefer grouped conversations, return to the same Mail settings and enable Organize by Thread again.