The Gmail app for Android allows users to choose different types of inbox. The feature, which is unique to the Google system, is ideal for people who need to change the messages that appear first in their inbox. It is possible to determine, for example, that unread emails appear first, which can help to not leave any messages lost or unanswered.
The feature also allows you to enable the priority inbox so that emails are automatically and hierarchically organized into «Important and unread», «Starred» and » All others «. See how to access and change the type of mailbox sign in to your Android account.
Tutorial shows how to use different types of inbox in the Gmail app for Android smartphones and tablets – Photo: Marvin Costa / dnetc
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Step 1. Open the app and tap the three bars icon in the upper left corner of the screen. Then go to «Settings».
Action to access the Gmail app settings for Android – Photo: Playback / Marvin Costa
Step 2. At this point, select your email address to access your account settings. To proceed, go to «Inbox Type».
Way to access the function that changes the type of Gmail inbox for Android – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa
Step 3. Choose the type of inbox you want to view for it to be applied. Then, exit the settings to see what the inbox looked like.
Option to choose the type of inbox in the Gmail app for Android – Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa
Ready. If you did not like the result, repeat this procedure to return to the standard inbox or choose another available one.
