Best Email Client - General Questions and Answers

I am look for a client that can support Gmail as well as exchange server. Right now Im using the default app on the S4 and find it to be a PITA to navigate between inboxes.

looks like K9 supports it.

mitklaus said:
looks like K9 supports it.
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how about moxier?

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Looking for a good email app

What is the best email app out there. I currently use the stock email app and have tried k9mail but I don't like the way either of these deal with folders. I would like to find an email client that can actually work with folders. Any suggestions?
Pure message\Pure email
proverbs308 said:
What is the best email app out there. I currently use the stock email app and have tried k9mail but I don't like the way either of these deal with folders. I would like to find an email client that can actually work with folders. Any suggestions?
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I personally like the pure series thats available in the market it allows you to combine your sms,email and gmail all on one widget with options for skins and such. Also allows for manual and automatic refresh I like it alot been using it for several months. good dev support etc.
proverbs308 said:
What is the best email app out there. I currently use the stock email app and have tried k9mail but I don't like the way either of these deal with folders. I would like to find an email client that can actually work with folders. Any suggestions?
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Gmail is the best by far
What I was looking for was an email program that had better nested folder access more like you have on the iPhone. I gave up my iPhone for the Hero but their email program had much better folder control.
I use Gmail. Once you understand how to use labels to mark your mail folders are no longer relevant.
http://www.g04.com/misc/GmailTipsComplete.html
danknee said:
I use Gmail. Once you understand how to use labels to mark your mail folders are no longer relevant.
http://www.g04.com/misc/GmailTipsComplete.html
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Gmail won't do exchange though, will it? I have the stock mail app set to 'as items arrive', and I seem to remember the gmail app won't do that (admittedly I haven't played with that app in awhile).
Googles Labels are very similar to Folders, once you understand them. Take a look at this:
http://lifehacker.com/5513040/gmail-adds-nested-labels-sneak-peek-to-labs
Also, with Gmail on my Hero, if I have Gmail open on the browser on my laptop, I can actually see the emails come in faster on the phone, and then within 30 seconds on the laptop.
I would say, give it a try, set up an account and see what happens.
smw6180 said:
Gmail won't do exchange though, will it? I have the stock mail app set to 'as items arrive', and I seem to remember the gmail app won't do that (admittedly I haven't played with that app in awhile).
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I have used Touchdown for Exchange and it does support Push email if your exchange server does. It isn't too bad, and there is a trial in the market.
scott2020 said:
I have used Touchdown for Exchange and it does support Push email if your exchange server does. It isn't too bad, and there is a trial in the market.
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Well my goal would be to be able to use one app for gmail and exchange. Right now I'm using k9 for gmail (I hate the gmail app and don't really like the stock mail app either) and stock for exchange.
I'm looking for a good email widget for CM7 RC2. I just synced my work exchange account with my phone and tried K9 but it was giving me an IO Error (no idea what that mean). I've tried looking for any type of widget, but not really finding anything good. You guys have any suggestions?
Have you tried K9 mail?
andythegreenguy said:
Have you tried K9 mail?
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I have, but it gives me an IO Error on my work exchange account.

Using gmail with sense

is there any way to have sense see the gmail app as an email app?
for example the productivity look screen will only show emails from the htc email app
mattpannella said:
is there any way to have sense see the gmail app as an email app?
for example the productivity look screen will only show emails from the htc email app
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Don't think so, gmail doesn't seem to be very integrated into htc sense.
You can forgo the gmail app and add your gmail account as exchange account to the default email app.
foxbat121 said:
You can forgo the gmail app and add your gmail account as exchange account to the default email app.
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Can you explain what this does for you or even how it works. I would like to do the same os OP but don't understand about exchange.
Thanks
easy peasy
add account and choose manual setup under server put m.google.com
gunnyman said:
easy peasy
add account and choose manual setup under server put m.google.com
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I have my other devices set up this way, but never thought to try it with Android because...well it's google. Do you prefer it that way? I've had Android since the G1 was released and never tried anything but the Gmail app
rquinn19 said:
I have my other devices set up this way, but never thought to try it with Android because...well it's google. Do you prefer it that way? I've had Android since the G1 was released and never tried anything but the Gmail app
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I don't know if it's better or whatever, but I am using clean rom Dev edition and the AOSP email app so I can pinch to zoom I've read arguments that polling email this way uses less battery, but who knows. The only reason I remember the trick is because it was the only way to get push email from Gmail on my iPhone
I would also love gmail to be recognized as an email app.
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best mail app

hiya guys - whats the best mail app to use on this phone?, the stock app is terrible, i like the stock one htc one android phones ..can that be used on the note 3 ?...what do you guys recommemend, i prefer to get instant notifications of email is more important to me then, anything else..ta
goofy gorilla said:
hiya guys - whats the best mail app to use on this phone?, the stock app is terrible, i like the stock one htc one android phones ..can that be used on the note 3 ?...what do you guys recommemend, i prefer to get instant notifications of email is more important to me then, anything else..ta
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Aqua Mail and K-9 are quite good, though i like the Samsung email app too.
goofy gorilla said:
hiya guys - whats the best mail app to use on this phone?, the stock app is terrible, i like the stock one htc one android phones ..can that be used on the note 3 ?...what do you guys recommemend, i prefer to get instant notifications of email is more important to me then, anything else..ta
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On my note 3 I use Mailbox for Gmail account and CloudMagic for Exchange accout. They are both really fast and realible.
goofy gorilla said:
hiya guys - whats the best mail app to use on this phone?, the stock app is terrible, i like the stock one htc one android phones ..can that be used on the note 3 ?...what do you guys recommemend, i prefer to get instant notifications of email is more important to me then, anything else..ta
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I think Aqua Mail is the one to go for. I use it for my gmail and outlook accounts. You can even download Development builds on their forum. It has a pleasant interface and a lot of options.
i just use the gmail app , no complaints here. Guess it all depends on what you want in the app.
I am using cloudmagic for company exchange account. Works great for me.
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cheers guys ill go through them and c which is the one for me..
Cloudmagic (free and perfect for exchange accounts, but a little "dangerous" about privacy) or Aquamail (very good but free version is limited to 2 accounts and adds app infos in each outgoing mail sign and paid version is expensive for me, about 4 euros).
AquaMail but has no threaded messaging, some like that feature, I don't.
SolMail is good too.
Mailwise too.
CEPi said:
AquaMail but has no threaded messaging, some like that feature, I don't.
SolMail is good too.
Mailwise too.
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I also like MailWise Beta, I use it for my Exchange server email. I used to use touchdown and Moxer but quickly stopped using those when I stumbled onto MailWise.
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CEPi said:
AquaMail but has no threaded messaging, some like that feature, I don't.
SolMail is good too.
Mailwise too.
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azrieqb said:
I am using cloudmagic for company exchange account. Works great for me.
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Have you ever tried MailWise Beta? It allows you to bypass the exchange security lock if that is something you are interested in or if you company policy enforces that. I think it has a nice interface as well. I guess it all depends on user preference.
I'm still stuck with samsung email for my exchange account n I think it's a pretty decent one.. I've tried Aqua and K9 but didn't really like the user interface of both
Julian Jeremiah said:
I'm still stuck with samsung email for my exchange account n I think it's a pretty decent one.. I've tried Aqua and K9 but didn't really like the user interface of both
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Since flashing to 4.4 KK I have went back to the stock Samsung email client. I have turned off the exchange security bypass so the default Samsung app is fine for me now.
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Where/how did you get turn off that security?
Brasc085 said:
Since flashing to 4.4 KK I have went back to the stock Samsung email client. I have turned off the exchange security bypass so the default Samsung app is fine for me now.
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Julian Jeremiah said:
Where/how did you get turn off that security?
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I am running an Xposed module that allows me to turn it off. I am also using Wanam Xposed that has the option in it as well.
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If that doesn't work for you, you could always try MailWise Beta. They have an option to turn that off as well with a code. Download the app, before setting up your account, open the app, hit the menu button, click on exchange bypass and follow the instructions.
What's the name of that xposed module?
Brasc085 said:
I am running an Xposed module that allows me to turn it off. I am also using Wanam Xposed that has the option in it as well.
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If that doesn't work for you, you could always try MailWise Beta. They have an option to turn that off as well with a code. Download the app, before setting up your account, open the app, hit the menu button, click on exchange bypass and follow the instructions.
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Julian Jeremiah said:
What's the name of that xposed module?
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Exchange bypass for Xposed (1.6)
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CloudMagic here
I'm loving [email protected] Mail Pro - email evolved
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I'm loving [email protected] Mail Pro - email evolved
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K-9 mail here
I use SMail
It supports POP3, IMAP4, SMTP and Exchange ActiveSync. It also supports S/MIME for email signature and encryption.
Perfect for all my personnal accounts + business email.

Stock email app NOT gmail

Anyone know how to get the old stock email app working on pixel? I've installed an old apk but as soon as I try and open it, it says to use Gmail and points me that way. Makes me feel like I'm using an iPhone.
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bacon612 said:
Anyone know how to get the old stock email app working on pixel? I've installed an old all but as soon as I try and open it, it says to use Gmail and points me that way. Makes me feel like I'm using an iPhone.
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I just got my phone set up yesterday. Are you saying there was a different default e-mail app on this phone at some point? Mine only came with the Gmail app. Seems strange to me to not have Gmail be the stock email app on a Google phone.
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Doesn't exist anymore
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What this guy said. It's been phased out and its features have been moved to Gmail.
magnumtripod said:
I just got my phone set up yesterday. Are you saying there was a different default e-mail app on this phone at some point? Mine only came with the Gmail app. Seems strange to me to not have Gmail be the stock email app on a Google phone.
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laureanop said:
Doesn't exist anymore
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FoleyRose said:
What this guy said. It's been phased out and its features have been moved to Gmail.
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Wow. Thats too bad. Guess I'll have to wait for a custom rom to use it again. Its still in Cyanogenmod builds, maybe its in gapps. Anyhow, I really liked keeping it separate from gmail.
Yeah. You may be able to build it from source from CM but sounds like a pain.
bacon612 said:
Wow. Thats too bad. Guess I'll have to wait for a custom rom to use it again. Its still in Cyanogenmod builds, maybe its in gapps. Anyhow, I really liked keeping it separate from gmail.
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Why not just download another email app. Like Outlook, that one works well with all email accounts.
I'd strongly recommend K9 as an email app. Been using that since my G1 and it's still outstanding!
K9 or blue mail works great, I've used k9 for a long time, just switched over to blue, very hard to decide which one is the keeper ?
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These guys are not actually correct.
The "stock" email program STILL EXISTS, and in fact, is actually INSTALLED on Pixel devices from factory!
BUT, google has merged its UI into the GMAIL program.
So you have two options if you want to use the "stock" email program;
1) Set up your IMAP email account through the GMAIL program,
2) DISABLE the gmail program, and guess what happens? The "email" program launcher icon shows up in your launcher!
HOWEVER, it really is a much better idea to use k9mail instead. It is far more feature rich.
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These guys are not actually correct.
The "stock" email program STILL EXISTS, and in fact, is actually INSTALLED on Pixel devices from factory!
BUT, google has merged its UI into the GMAIL program.
So you have two options if you want to use the "stock" email program;
1) Set up your IMAP email account through the GMAIL program,
2) DISABLE the gmail program, and guess what happens? The "email" program launcher icon shows up in your launcher!
HOWEVER, it really is a much better idea to use k9mail instead. It is far more feature rich.
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Neat, I didn't know that! Still gonna use K9 myself but that's pretty cool!
Aquamail would be my recommendation for a mail app. Easily the best and easiest to use of the six or eight that I tried...
doitright said:
These guys are not actually correct.
The "stock" email program STILL EXISTS, and in fact, is actually INSTALLED on Pixel devices from factory!
BUT, google has merged its UI into the GMAIL program.
So you have two options if you want to use the "stock" email program;
1) Set up your IMAP email account through the GMAIL program,
2) DISABLE the gmail program, and guess what happens? The "email" program launcher icon shows up in your launcher!
HOWEVER, it really is a much better idea to use k9mail instead. It is far more feature rich.
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That's a good find but unfortunately doesn't work for me. My mail server wont play nice with the Gmail app so I can't even get it configured. I still tried to disable Gmail but didn't see the stock email app. I then installed a stock email apk and it installed but still gives me the same screen saying that Gmail is the new everything app
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NickJHP said:
Aquamail would be my recommendation for a mail app. Easily the best and easiest to use of the six or eight that I tried...
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Aquamail Pro is nice, arguably better than K9, although it was just acquired by MobiSystems so who knows how future updates are going to look. Large companies acquiring small, indie developer projects does not usually end well for the app.
Security-wise, Aquamail, K9 and Nine are about the only third-party apps I'd consider.
I know this thread is now almost 2 months old.
what I"m looking for is a mail app to keep my gmail separate from my 2 exchange emails - and it MUST integrate with a calendar widget.
I haven't found one that works best. I liked the old "Mail" app - I could left swipe to delete, right to options - all your reply, reply-all, forward options right at the top of each message, rather than the options dots.
Outlook won't get sucked into my Google Calendar.
our3rotts said:
I know this thread is now almost 2 months old.
what I"m looking for is a mail app to keep my gmail separate from my 2 exchange emails - and it MUST integrate with a calendar widget.
I haven't found one that works best. I liked the old "Mail" app - I could left swipe to delete, right to options - all your reply, reply-all, forward options right at the top of each message, rather than the options dots.
Outlook won't get sucked into my Google Calendar.
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Aquamail - I tried just about every top email app. Also needed it to support Calendar, works perfect. I use the paid version and can't imagine a more customizable Android email client. Absolutely outstanding. Extremely reliable too.
Use Nine for Exchange. I've been using it for years, best Android email client.
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Use Nine for Exchange. I've been using it for years, best Android email client.
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Yeah, definitely for Exchange. I still prefer K9 for IMAP (easy to have lots of aliases) but Nine is definitely where it's at for Exchange. Great integration to Calendar and more!
It seems that only the Lollipop branch of the stock email app 7.0-x is merged into Gmail. Earlier versions of the stock email app, targeted for KitKat like email app 6.3-x, are still working. I am on CM 11 and the fresh installed email app 6.3-1218562 seems functional and wants to be configured with an email account.
However, regarding security concerns it may be still better to use an alternative mail client like K9. I ask me now how that one performs on low-level phones with weak hardware. All these super-rich features of that nice K9 mailing app needs surely hardware power. I noticed a similar behavior also on more recent Gmail versions. These are far more hardware hungry then older ones. That's the reason why I like the stock email app, - it seems lightweight and fast.

Issues with stock e-mail app

Hello there!
I've noticed, that sent e-mail are not saved/moved (don't know which mechanism should be) into "Sent" folder. Well... they are, but they're just available from phone - there's no sign of e-mails on webmail or directly on desktop e-mail application (like Thunderbird or eM Client). Does any one experience similar issues?
my email app working good , sending and incoming mails all are good
Is your email account setup as IMAP?
Besides, I remember there's an auto BCC in the Settings menu that you can set to always auto BCC yourself...
Tajgeer said:
Hello there!
I've noticed, that sent e-mail are not saved/moved (don't know which mechanism should be) into "Sent" folder. Well... they are, but they're just available from phone - there's no sign of e-mails on webmail or directly on desktop e-mail application (like Thunderbird or eM Client). Does any one experience similar issues?
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Better to use Gmail or Inbox.
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Better to use Gmail or Inbox.
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excactly
Gmail would be better for you
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Gmail would be better for you
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yeah but what if the OP dont have gmail account , instead he had hotmail or others, lets wait OP will update us he got a fix or not
Ah, I do understand now.
BTW, he can use non gmail accounts in Gmail
PalakMi said:
Ah, I do understand now.
BTW, he can use non gmail accounts in Gmail
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Let's just wait an update from OP shall we?
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You got it
For the record my favorite is Aqua Mail. It handles POP and IMAP with no problem.
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Tajgeer said:
Hello there!
I've noticed, that sent e-mail are not saved/moved (don't know which mechanism should be) into "Sent" folder. Well... they are, but they're just available from phone - there's no sign of e-mails on webmail or directly on desktop e-mail application (like Thunderbird or eM Client). Does any one experience similar issues?
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I don't have this exact issue, but I noticed that any email more than a week old seems to be removed from the app and has to be searched for manually, especially the starred emails. I'm using a Yahoo account for mine though.
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I don't have this exact issue, but I noticed that any email more than a week old seems to be removed from the app and has to be searched for manually, especially the starred emails. I'm using a Yahoo account for mine though.
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i don't have this using while using gmail
venugopalu007 said:
i don't have this using while using gmail
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He uses Yahoo. That may be the cause of it.
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He uses Yahoo. That may be the cause of it.
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I think so
adriansticoid said:
He uses Yahoo. That may be the cause of it.
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I'm not the OP, but the stock mail app is just a portal to these various email servers. For some reason though, the stock app doesn't continue to store messages older than about a week and you have to search the email server to retrieve them. It's annoying, but it works.
I tried using the Gmail app, but it lacked some of the features I use in the stock app. I also tried inbox and Yahoo's own app but neither of them would connect to my work email account.
So just like the OP, I'm having some issues with the stock app but it works better for my needs than the others. If you're also using the stock app, please chime in with your experience.

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