Updates from gmail They are always important, since on Android it is the most used email client and they use it millions of people. Well, one has just been produced in which the options offered and produced are improved receive notifications from Gmail.
Specifically, what has been included is the possibility of save (Archive) and reply directly from Notification Bar, which makes the application's usefulness much better and that it is shown to be different from other email clients on the market. A very interesting addition and shows the good work of Google in regard to this development and that has been indicated in the official blog of the application.
Unfortunately, this improvement is not available for everyone, since to enjoy it you must have the latest version on your phone or tablet. Android 4.1 or higher. Therefore, the number of users who can be happy is limited, although it is true that more and more manufacturers They release updates for their devices. That is to say, at best... patience.
How to set up and customize notifications on Android
To take advantage of these new features, check your system and app settings. On Android, go to Settings > Notifications > Gmail and confirm that they are activated. In the app, open Gmail > Settings > your account and adjust:
- Notifications: Choose All or High Priority Only to only notify you of important emails.
- Inbox Notifications: active Notify all messages if you want to be alerted about every email that comes into your inbox.
- Manage tags: decide what labels show notification and if they sync the last days.
- Manage notifications (General Settings): Turn on or off notification types, including Meet/Chat.
- Default notification action: switch between File o Delete for quick action on the notice.
If you're not receiving notifications: key checks
- System modes: Turn off Do Not Disturb and the Airplane mode. Also check the volume of notifications.
- Connectivity: make sure you have Stable WiFi or mobile data and that the data saving don't limit Gmail; allow background use.
- Battery: remove Gmail from the aggressive optimization from the manufacturer and disables power saving if you delay synchronization.
- Synchronization: in the account, verify Synchronize Gmail and, in labels, that the last few days are synchronized.
- Permits and time: grant necessary permissions and use automatic date/time provided by the network.
- Updates and cache: Update Gmail from the Play Store; if it persists, delete it. Cache (and data only as a last resort) and reboot.
- Multiple devices: If you use your email on multiple computers, the notification may appear first on another computer; this is normal, right? delay when processing new emails.
It is not always possible to use this functionality
Keep in mind that this new functionality not available if more than one email is received, since there's no way to respond individually... so you'll have to use the notification regularly and access Gmail as usual. That is, if you use this email client intensively, not always you will make use of the new option.
The update is now available, and if you haven't received a notification from Google Play, you will soon. It's a interesting option, but it needs polishing. In the meantime, with the right settings (high priority, tag management, notification actions, battery and data monitoring), You can fine-tune when and how Gmail notifies you. so you don't miss anything important without being overwhelmed by alerts.
