Gmail will never keep you out of contact with the help of email notifications. But if you are not getting notifications of Gmail on Android then it is a big issue. This is because you won’t know if there is a new message arrived. In such a case, it is advisable to check a few things to fix this issue.
Peep into the Content-
- Turn on Gmail Notifications
- Check app notification and system settings
- Check the Device’s Time Settings
- Allow permission to Gmail
- Enable Synchronization
- Update Gmail and Device OS
Turn on Gmail Notifications
Before moving ahead to fix Gmail not showing notification on Android, you have to make sure if you have turned the Gmail notification on. You will need to change the Settings for every account and for that-
Android
- Start the Gmail app on the Android Smartphone or the Tab
- Tap on Menu icon appears in the top-left
- Tap on Settings by scrolling down and choose your Account
- Tap on the Notifications and select a notification level
- Tap on the Manage Notifications and check the options that will be under the account and make sure that the switch is turned on
- Choose the preferred notification settings like vibration feature, sound, and others
Always ensure that your Android phone or tab also has notification settings that are separated from those of the Gmail app
Check app notification and system settings
Let’s move ahead with checking both systems as well as in-app notification settings. There are chances that a few alerts are turned off by mistake, or make sure if DND is enabled.
- Open Gmail and tap on the hamburger
- Then, open Settings and select General Settings
- Tap on Manage Notifications and make sure that everything is enabled
- Open Mail that will be under the Gmail address and ensure that Notifications are turned on
- Restart your device and check for enhancements
Check the Device’s Time Settings
The next important thing is to ensure that the time and date are set properly and the best way is by using the automatic Time zone settings that are based on the geo-location. It will prevent issues with a particular app
- Open Settings and select System
- Open Date and Time
- Make sure that Use network-provided time’ and ‘use network-provided time zone’ are enabled
Allow permission to Gmail
You can try and set Gmail as the default app and make sure that it starts automatically-
- Firstly, open Settings and choose Apps, and go to App Manager
- Manage Apps or All apps
- Now choose and open Gmail and choose Permissions
- Allow the necessary permissions and get back to the apps list
- After that, tap on the three-dot menu and open Default apps
- Set Gmail as the default app of email
Enable Synchronization
Although it is a very basic thing that Gmail users keep the synchronization always enabled but in case if it is disabled by mistake then, it will lead to Gmail not showing notifications on Android issues.
- Open Settings and go to Accounts and Syncs
- Make sure that Auto-sync data is enabled and choose Google
- Find Gmail and ensure that sync for Gmail is enabled
Update Gmail and Device OS
Moving ahead with that, you have to make sure that the Gmail app is up-to-date. Do the same for the device as well. An old device or app will always create issues while functioning and hence, it is recommended to update the Mobile and Gmail
By default, updates will be automatically installed but over Wi-Fi by taking care of Mobile data. In case, you aren’t sure of the current version then, you should move ahead with the steps
- Go to the Play Store and find the Gmail
- If there is an Update option appeared then, you have to install it
- The same do with the Android OS update and for that open Settings
- Go to System and check for system updates and install them as well
Now, you will start getting messages on your Gmail account. Never force stops any app if it is not working in order to fix that issue. Doing this will start creating a big issue in the future so always be careful about your dos.
