Hey Guys
Just wanted to know is there anyway to get the little bubble on top of the Gmail app? Similar to the Email app, it has a number displayed above it which tells you how many emails you have before going into the app, but Gmail lacks that for some reason.
Any ideas?
i'm using Tesla Unread, but it requires Nova Launcher or WidgetLocker.
elite-fusion said:
Hey Guys
Just wanted to know is there anyway to get the little bubble on top of the Gmail app? Similar to the Email app, it has a number displayed above it which tells you how many emails you have before going into the app, but Gmail lacks that for some reason.
Any ideas?
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Missed it! - I have not tested this.
Or
Nova Launcher - I use this and Tesla. It's awesome.
With
Tesla Unread
+1 for Nova Launcher prime with TeslaUnread
Or apex pro
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Anyone have any issues with Nova? I tried installing it but every time I clicked on my gmail widget, the phone would revert back to touchwiz.
Is there anything more to it then search and install?
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Hey Guys and Gals of XDA,
Kinda wondering if anyone has come across an app that will change how android handles when we get a new gmail email.
Currently when you get a new email you get a notification in the drawer.. Im looking for an app to change that. I dont want any notification in the drawer. I just want an unread email number to show up on the icon on the home screen. SMS message app does this when you get a new message.
If anyone has any known apps or wants to develop one id be full game..
Thanks
That is not possible for the time being. It used to be, but then GMail removed the API that allowed this (for security reasons)
http://www.launcherpro.com/2011/07/09/upcoming-changes-to-gmail-app/
We will have to wait until GMail offers this through some other type of functionality.
alraune said:
Hey Guys and Gals of XDA,
Kinda wondering if anyone has come across an app that will change how android handles when we get a new gmail email.
Currently when you get a new email you get a notification in the drawer.. Im looking for an app to change that. I dont want any notification in the drawer. I just want an unread email number to show up on the icon on the home screen. SMS message app does this when you get a new message.
If anyone has any known apps or wants to develop one id be full game..
Thanks
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Use the plug in for Go Launcher (Go Notifications), of course, implies that you have to use Go Launcher, but it's a very good launcher.
sanjsrik said:
Use the plug in for Go Launcher (Go Notifications), of course, implies that you have to use Go Launcher, but it's a very good launcher.
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The same problem I mention affects Go Launcher too (as well as any other apps that used to provide unread count)
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.golauncherex.notification&hl=en
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The Gmail app has updated to new version and the API we uses to access your Gmail in our Notification app is being removed in Gmail.
We will continue support Gmail notification if your Gmail app doesn’t update to the newest version. But once your Gmail is updated, the notification option will be removed from GO Launcher.
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byrong said:
The same problem I mention affects Go Launcher too (as well as any other apps that used to provide unread count)
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.golauncherex.notification&hl=en
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So, this is a gmail thing, don't upgrade to the latest version or downgrade to the previous version. I haven't upgraded to the latest version, my notifications show up.
My E4GT is running UnNamed rom. I installed WidgetLocker. I found that the notifications are not working correctly, so after some research here, it seems people are resorting to using SMS Unread for the notifications. However, when I used that, the gmail notifications are still not working. So, of course I researched here some more to find that apparently, there is an issue with the newest gmail app with these notification programs. Does anyone have another app that works or a walk0around this this to work?
Thanks
AJ4VS said:
My E4GT is running UnNamed rom. I installed WidgetLocker. I found that the notifications are not working correctly, so after some research here, it seems people are resorting to using SMS Unread for the notifications. However, when I used that, the gmail notifications are still not working. So, of course I researched here some more to find that apparently, there is an issue with the newest gmail app with these notification programs. Does anyone have another app that works or a walk0around this this to work?
Thanks
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I use ADW Notifier with ADW EX launcher. Notifications appear in Widget Locker, but Gmail notifications won't be working again until Google makes API changes
Try this patched version of Gmail:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199518
Thank you for the reply. At least I'm not wasting time trying to fix something that I can't fix.
Henri Blanche said:
Try this patched version of Gmail:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199518
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Thanks for the link. I'll give that a try this evening
I've searched this and other forums but have not been able to find a satisfactory answer as of yet. I'd like to know whether or not it's possible to put a widget in the dock bar. I am rooted, running the latest AOKP ROM and Nova Launcher. What I wanted to do was to use the widget Unread SMS, and replace my messaging icon with it so I get the unread messages # ala iPhone, but alas, I don't think it's possible to put a widget in the dock bar. Anyone?
Much thanks!
No, it is not possible.
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If I read that right, you want to know how many Unread SMS you have through the same icon that will, if clicked, launch the SMS app, yes?
If so, you could try using Go Launcher EX with the Notifications add-on. It gives you unread SMS count, missed calls, and unread emails too, I believe.
Search for "Go Launcher EX Notification" - this is the add-on.
Thanks guys. I actually did use Go Launcher EX with Notification on a previous device, however since moving on to the GNEX I am loving Nova Launcher. I'm not sure I want to go back to GO just for this one feature. Perhaps.... I don't know how GO functions on the GNEX, but on my old Galaxy II it was a bit of a battery hog.
Well whaddaya know... I searched Google for "Nova Launcher unread SMS count" and got a link to XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21493784#post21493784
Enjoy!
Edit: Make sure you read Post 4 AND 5 - 5 is of importance.
Potterified said:
Well whaddaya know... I searched Google for "Nova Launcher unread SMS count" and got a link to XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21493784#post21493784
Enjoy!
Edit: Make sure you read Post 4 AND 5 - 5 is of importance.
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Awesome find!!! I didn't think ADW Notifier would work as a stand-alone app any more than GO Notification doesn't work without GO Launcher EX installed. You 'da man!! Thanks for this find. Installed, turned on Accessibility, tested, and working!
My first satisfied customer!!
You're welcome. I'm happy I could help.
I'm using nova launcher, need a little help here, i turn on the accessibility, select sms apps and phone apps, but just cant get it work, any hints?
i am using nova launcher prime on my gs3 and am looking for an email application replacement that has an icon that will show the unread email count. The stock application because being used with a 3rd party launcher does not do this.
seems really odd to me that there is not may out there that do this.
ideally i would like to have an app like the htc email client that allows you to have shortcuts to individual accounts on the homescreen and these the will show unread counts for each account.
any suggestions?
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i am using nova launcher prime on my gs3 and am looking for an email application replacement that has an icon that will show the unread email count. The stock application because being used with a 3rd party launcher does not do this.
seems really odd to me that there is not may out there that do this.
ideally i would like to have an app like the htc email client that allows you to have shortcuts to individual accounts on the homescreen and these the will show unread counts for each account.
any suggestions?
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K9.............
Kaiten mail.
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Nova launcher has "Unread Count" and works fine for me. Just change the setting to show unread count on stock email app.
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From all the reading I have done, it appears that the unread count not showing on the gmail app is a known issue? When I get text messages, I see a "1" overlay on my messages icon. But not for Gmail. I did see an app in the play store that is "supposed" to fix this. Or would I be better served by flashing a custom rom. It seems pretty absurd to me that an OS made by google doesnt have overlays for Gmail.
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From all the reading I have done, it appears that the unread count not showing on the gmail app is a known issue? When I get text messages, I see a "1" overlay on my messages icon. But not for Gmail. I did see an app in the play store that is "supposed" to fix this. Or would I be better served by flashing a custom rom. It seems pretty absurd to me that an OS made by google doesnt have overlays for Gmail.
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I think that's a TouchWiz feature. And thats why it only works with the messages and built-in email app, etc.
I use Nova Prime, I think the pay version of most launchers includes that. But, I never found a free launcher that did it.
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Nova might do it, if you install the tesla unread plugin, but I'm not sure. Picked up Prime when they had the $.25 sale and have loved it
Tried out nova prime with tesla unread plugin and it works decent. Without some app I don't know of a way to get the unread number on not stock apps.
rans0m00 said:
Tried out nova prime with tesla unread plugin and it works decent. Without some app I don't know of a way to get the unread number on not stock apps.
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When I have new emails in my Gmail account, there's a little icon in the notification bar. Ans when I swipe it down, it even shows me the titles of the emails. I know this doesn't solve ur problem, but it works for me.
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x2h said:
When I have new emails in my Gmail account, there's a little icon in the notification bar. Ans when I swipe it down, it even shows me the titles of the emails. I know this doesn't solve ur problem, but it works for me.
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I have the same thing. The notification bar just seems very crowded to me and I end up overlooking the notification. More of a personal problem than anything but would be a nice feature to have standard.
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