Gmail IMAP issue

When I delete email messages on my iPhone, the messages are moved from the Gmail server inbox and archived. However, I want the messages to stay in my inbox on my Gmail server.
My iPhone is configured for Gmail IMAP. I have tried every option for the Deleted Mailbox behavior, but my messages are always moved out of my inbox on my Gmail server. Can anyone suggest any settings that will allow my messages to stay in my server inbox when I delete them on my iPhone?

You can use Gmail IMAP with your iphone.
Ensure that you have followed the following steps: http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=77702
Or watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ22euWXYog
Regards,
Noah

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