After it was leaked previously, Google is now starting to push out a new app update for the Gmail client on Android devices bringing a fresh new look with Material Design. In addition to a visual update, the new Gmail app can also be home to all your other non-Google email service providers, meaning that you won't need a separate email client for your POP or IMAP accounts. This means that along with viewing all your Gmail accounts, the app will also allow you to check your Outlook, Yahoo, or other accounts as well.
If you haven't yet seen the update hit your device, fret not as Google says it may take a few days for the roll out to be completed.
What do you think of the integrated inbox design of the new Gmail app? Are you ready to dump your native Email app on your phone and start using the Gmail app to check Google's email service and all your other non-Google email accounts?
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Gmail update brings Material Design, POP/IMAP support
Is there any way to choose the color of the icon for a given account in the lollipop gmail? I have two accounts that are given a pink "T" and a red "T" that barely have enough contrast to tell apart. Why? It's important to be able to tell my personal email from my work email. It really seems silly that I don't have the option to change the color or add a photo.
I know the editors here just love the gmail app, but I just can't see why...
Custom colors or photos for IMAP would be nice.
Anyone having problems when trying to launch Gmail from another app? Trying to develop an app here, when sending the intent to Gmail it automatically closes, however "Email" app works just fine.
I've added an IMAP account, and it works. Do anyone have an idea on how to get push notification? I only get 5min-10min etc sync.
I didn't get a update for the New Gmail 5.0 and i manually updated by downloading the apk. and to the most of the apps like this i do not receive update alert. Is there any problem with the phone or anything guys ??
If someone could please send me an invite I'll greatly appreciate it (gdelaney87@gmail.com)
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I m thinking of dumping Google products for good because of privacy issues n their data mining.
Kept crashing for me and the subject lines of the emails in my inbox were cut off/improperly formatted for some reason. Went back to my old trusted pal Blue Mail.
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Just about everything Google makes involves having a bright white background. That's fine for people who despise coloring options. It's also why I prefer 3rd-party replacements.
X-9 = 2B^3
GARBAGE app for Exchange.
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Would be nice if it supports imap idle. Of course gmail no longer allows you to use non gmail addresses for your reply-to without a supporting smtp server for said address.
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I am enjoying Inbox from Google. Does anybody know if these new features will find their way to Inbox?
kinda hangs a bit on my N5. Sync issues.
Edit: Got it working. Here's my settings
INCOMING:
Username
Password
imap.mail.me.com
SSL/TLS
993
OUTGOING
smtp.mail.me.com
STARTTLS(accept all certificates)
587
Username
Password
Got it installed and it looks great! Although, I've tried adding my iCloud account and I come up with "Can't safely connect to server. (Handshake failed)" with the Outgoing server. I know it says that it's allowing Outlook.com, Yahoo, etc. Who has this issue?
Is anyone else having trouble adding their exchange accounts to the new Gmail? It gives me an error message every time I try to add an email.
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So first there's Inbox.. and now there's this attractive Gmail redesign.
There is a struggle to pick one.. but I shall stick with Inbox for Gmail and the Gmail app for Outlook and other mail.
Love it. Have retired the Email app and ditched the Yahoo Mail app. One stop shopping for my email now, and it definitely streamlines the experience.
Nice, no more Lotus Traveler gobbling up my battery.
I've been using Gmail 5.0 since the apk leaked on Android Police. It's much nicer than the AOSP email app on KitKat.
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This makes sense on my nexus but doesn't make sense on my HTC as I love the sense email app. Awesome update though.
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Anyone know if you can turn off conversation view?
In Gmail, nope. Un-f**king-believable.
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Inbox only provides an alternate view of your Gmail. It does not replace it.
That's weird, as I have completely replaced Gmail with Inbox. If that is all you think it does, then you do not understand what Inbox does.
No you didn't. What you did is started using the Inbox app instead of the Gmail app. You're still using the same Gmail account when using inbox, you're just using a different UI. Everything you do in Inbox will be reflected in the Gmail app as well.
I downloaded an updated exchange services apk for the new 5.0 gmail apk and still can't get change to sync, any advice?
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Anyone know if the new gmail app will force corporate policies when setting up exchange mail?
Wondering the same and I would assume so.
It did when I added my corp account.
It did with mine as well.
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It's nice but I am already using Inbox, I guess I can use it for my work email.
A billion downloads?
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Does anyone know how,I can remove my gmail account from the new gmail. I would like to use gmail for exchange and inbox for gmail. All I can do now is disable sync, but it would be nice if I can remove it from hamburger menu. Thanks
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Pretty sure you just log out of the app.
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The app uses the accounts from the Account Manager, and lists all Google accounts. If you prefer Inbox, then disabling Gmail sync is indeed the best thing you can do.
Unfortunately there is no push email for yahoo mail accounts, bit looks good for hotmail/outlook
accounts!!
Push isn't an option for my Live.com email either. Just 15 minutes or more....
I have a live account and push is available!!
I had to install the Exchange Services APK as well.. Once I did that, Exchange showed up as an option. However, I think there is a bug as once I added one of my work accounts. (Old crappy Exchange 2003 environment) My Exchange Services keeps popping up with a note saying it crashed... like literally every 2 seconds and my phone is getting hot.
Gonna try to nuke that old account and see if it works fine with my Live account....
Not a fan of the new Inbox...so this is a welcome alternative! Thanks Google
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Where's the love for iOS?
Right where it should be, non-existent for awhile. You will get it sooner or later
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I didn't use Gmail before and after this horrible redesign I'm not using it ever.
I'm not putting up with those horrible colours, thanks.
Yes, those AWFUL colors. How dare Google not consult someone who was never going to use their service on their UI design?
Camembert would go well with that particular whine.
Already dumped the aosp email app. Side-loaded the new gmail app and synced all of my accounts. Love it!
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/gmail/gmail-5-0-1520254-apk/
I guess I'm one of those who have to wait for few days to arrive on my N5. But cool, what is the difference between this and inbox? Still haven't got inbox invites :(
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Inbox handles your mail differently than Gmail. The new Gmail is basically the same old Gmail with a shiny new paint job and support for more email services.
Are they not pushing out the exchange support with the official version? The leaked version had a separate component that enabled exchange for Outlook accounts.
This.
You will need the latest Exchange Services apk to make it work.
worked like a charm. Thank you!
That makes sense, but I think what gravage was asking, as I am curious too; will it officially get pushed soon or not? Some individuals, like myself, don't want to download / install APKs ahead of being fully baked and ready to roll.
Now it's a new Calendar AND a new Gmail! Please, share the APKs with us poor bast*rds who are at the end of the queue for these exciting updates! :D
New gmail apk at android police.
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Fantastic, thanks!
AC never shares APKs. They are just a Google search away though.
Oh, OK. I'll try to remember that in the future! :)
You can get all Google apps' apk files at www.gappsearly.com. very reliable site. I use it all the time to avoid Google's trollout.
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