如何在iTunes的可共享文件列表中添加邮件应用？

Hey there, let's break this down clearly: you can’t manually add Apple’s built-in Mail app to the iTunes File Sharing list—and here’s the key reason why:

File Sharing access for iOS apps is controlled by a setting that app developers add to the app’s core configuration (specifically, the UIFileSharingEnabled key in the app’s Info.plist file). Apple doesn’t enable this setting for its own system apps like Mail, Safari, or Messages, and regular users don’t have permission to modify these system-level configurations.

Alternative Ways to Manage Your Mail Attachments #

If you need to access or transfer files from your Mail app, these workarounds will help you achieve similar results:

• Save attachments to the Files app: Open any attachment in Mail, tap the share icon, then select "Save to Files." Choose to save to iCloud Drive or your device’s local storage. Once saved, you can access these files via iTunes File Sharing by selecting the "Files" app in the File Sharing list.
• Use Finder (Mac) or iTunes (Windows) for indirect access: On a Mac, connect your device to Finder, navigate to the "Files" tab, and you can browse files stored in the Files app (including those saved from Mail). On Windows, use iTunes to access the Files app’s storage the same way.
• Switch to a third-party mail app: Many third-party email apps (like Outlook, Spark, or Gmail) support iTunes File Sharing out of the box. If this feature is critical for your workflow, install one of these apps, set up your email account, and it will automatically appear in the File Sharing list.

I know this isn’t the direct fix you were looking for, but these system-level restrictions exist to maintain security and consistency across Apple’s ecosystem.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Ayoub Falah