Gmail alterative - Google Pixel Questions & Answers

Ive been having issues for a very long time with Gmail and unfortunately any new update does not fix this. I use Gmail for multiple accounts and when i delete or try to move things into folders they keep appearing and i have to do it several times or log into a computer to get it to work.
I've tried several email apps, I need an app that will sync my outlook calendar to google calendar app and will work with exchange and other email platforms. I used to use aquamail, but it was bought by a cheetah mobile type of company. I hate Gmail, but it is the only app I have found that can do what I described above, have everything streamlined. Just the deleting and moving of emails is not reliable.
Any suggestions ?

Try Nine Mail

Second that for Nine Mail... I used it for my outlook client until my company started using VMware Boxer. Miss Nine mail a lot.
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I use Newton (Old name Cloud Magic) its pretty pricy but i love how it is compatible with literally all OS's, Android, iOS, Windows 10 and OSX.

I have used "TypeApp" for years....love it. Would use default gmail if...but i hate white theme. Gotta use app that has dark theme.

Tried nine, works good for microsoft, but does not run other email clients.
Will try others....ugh......stuck with Gmail. I don't know of an easy to get ahold of google to submit feedback for them to fix.
I've tried a few others which everything works well, but does not sync my microsoft outlook calendar to google calendar. I need the calendar though.

Why is Aquamail a problem for you?
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Inbox for Gmail is better than Gmail.
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Inbox

Sgace said:
Why is Aquamail a problem for you?
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Aquamail does not work for my exchange anymore. They changed something since I last used it, I'm not sure how they verify microsoft outlook, but i cannot register my outlook emails anymore. It used to work perfectly in Dec 2016 with my calendar but not anymore.
Just reluctantly using gmail right now.

Nick80835 said:
Inbox for Gmail is better than Gmail.
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Inbox
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Inbox only works for gmail email address if I understand correctly. I have gmail, yahoo, and 2 exchange outlook email addresses.

mikeprius said:
Tried nine, works good for microsoft, but does not run other email clients.
Will try others....ugh......stuck with Gmail. I don't know of an easy to get ahold of google to submit feedback for them to fix.
I've tried a few others which everything works well, but does not sync my microsoft outlook calendar to google calendar. I need the calendar though.
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My company email is based on gmail (business gmail) It works great with Nine. Nine cannot sync with general email because Google made some policy change back in 2013.

mikeprius said:
Aquamail does not work for my exchange anymore. They changed something since I last used it, I'm not sure how they verify microsoft outlook, but i cannot register my outlook emails anymore. It used to work perfectly in Dec 2016 with my calendar but not anymore.
Just reluctantly using gmail right now.
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Doesn't Exchange support require a Pro key?
mngdew said:
My company email is based on gmail (business gmail) It works great with Nine. Nine cannot sync with general email because Google made some policy change back in 2013.
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Specifically, they removed ActiveSync support from general accounts. It's still available for G Suite accounts though.

thedosbox said:
Doesn't Exchange support require a Pro key?
Specifically, they removed ActiveSync support from general accounts. It's still available for G Suite accounts though.
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Not sure but I have the pro key. Maybe this weekend I'll try it one more time. Everything works except outlook. It has a lot of features as well.
It got bought by mobisystems awhile back. Make me wonder what changes they made. Are they shady like Cheetah mobile?

Try k9 mail. Open source and free.

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mail2web - any other option?

Mail2web is not going to offer free Active Synch from May 1st 2009! Is there any other free option?
mate i would suggest your to purchase "profimail" from Lonelycategames.. and use gmail IMAP
this way you can get instant email within few sec and also html email support..
there are other couple free exchange email companies but most of them provides under 250mb space and with very few options.. i will reply back as i will find those links again
Thanks for the suggestion, problem with Gmail is that it doesn't synch your contacts with Outlook, at least not yet.
But do let me know... thanks again.
no i mean use gmail with profimail as imap.. it will better than any exchange account very fast. with html support if email is your main concern
why you don't try flexmail, or if you love gmail, go get java gmail mail client its fRee
Hmm...I would have to forward all my mail to that one Gmail account then! This is what I do now direct everything to mail2web. I have no issues with the mail part, gmail is great and I am sure Profimail will be too, only there will be no contacts synching! I am not so bothered about calendar and tasks since I don't use them. But contacts backing up on the web is great. I might have to use My Mobile from Windows then.
dedypmi said:
why you don't try flexmail, or if you love gmail, go get java gmail mail client its fRee
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I would like to avoid using 3rd party software and rather stick to the built in Outlook, which for my purpose is enough. And the Java gmail is quite buggy for the Windows Mobile. I have 60 days before I have to start paying for mail2web so the hunt will go on...
kull said:
Hmm...I would have to forward all my mail to that one Gmail account then! This is what I do now direct everything to mail2web. I have no issues with the mail part, gmail is great and I am sure Profimail will be too, only there will be no contacts synching! I am not so bothered about calendar and tasks since I don't use them. But contacts backing up on the web is great. I might have to use My Mobile from Windows then.
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yes profimail is great
it has today screen option too.. you can hide it also so it will working hiddenly and send you alert about new emails.. I am using this method with myself .. I am using Xperia.
If you are worried about contacts than you can use pim backup software which is free i think which will backup your calender and contacts to your memory card
in no way i am affiliated with Lonelycat games but so far it has been great for me

Best email app?

Can someone recommend an improved email app to me?
I currently am using the default program on cm7. I want one that downloads the messages as well as headers (default takes time to load each.) Also one that lists more emails at once and let's you search them. I really just use pop3.
Thanks
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K9 is the best I've found so far
extracted email app of Archos gen 8, I'm not sure it can work with HTC or not
chemist80 said:
K9 is the best I've found so far
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I'm an happy owner of Enhanced Email
http://www.appbrain.com/app/enhanced-email/com.qs.enhancedemail
botolo78 said:
I'm an happy owner of Enhanced Email
http://www.appbrain.com/app/enhanced-email/com.qs.enhancedemail
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I 2nd this. Best email client out there!
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Loving Seven. Support is terrible as they seem to be looking for a new coder.
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I Personally use K-9 Mail. Can anyone tell me though, does IMAP accounts support PUSH notifications?
Because I set K-9 to only update every 1 hour on the server, but if I send a test email I get it on my phone INSTANTLY. So is this constant polling, or is that push?
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I Personally use K-9 Mail. Can anyone tell me though, does IMAP accounts support PUSH notifications?
Because I set K-9 to only update every 1 hour on the server, but if I send a test email I get it on my phone INSTANTLY. So is this constant polling, or is that push?
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Yes, K-9 supports IMAP push(IMAP_IDLE) although it might still be a good idea to have it poll periodically as a backup. Here is a list of K-9 features with push holding down the first bullet.
One annoyance, which is not a K-9 issue but rather a google issue, is with gmail's implementation of IMAP push as it fails to sync read/unread flags. An email you've read in K-9 won't show up as read on your computer(or vice versa) until a poll is done or an email is deleted from the server to update other devices. This works fine with my school IMAP account so it's no fault of K-9 but rather google not pushing read flags for gmail.
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Yes, K-9 supports IMAP push(IMAP_IDLE) although it might still be a good idea to have it poll periodically as a backup. Here is a list of K-9 features with push holding down the first bullet.
One annoyance, which is not a K-9 issue but rather a google issue, is with gmail's implementation of IMAP push as it fails to sync read/unread flags. An email you've read in K-9 won't show up as read on your computer(or vice versa) until a poll is done or an email is deleted from the server to update other devices. This works fine with my school IMAP account so it's no fault of K-9 but rather google not pushing read flags for gmail.
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Awesome, thank you very much for the link and information!

[Q] Email app?

What's a good e-mail app for multiple accounts?
I have 2 msn accounts - one personal and one for school
I really can't find anything in the app store. For some reason, K-9 isn't letting me create a 2nd e-mail account. Maybe I'm doing it wrong
Mikeglongo said:
What's a good e-mail app for multiple accounts?
I have 2 msn accounts - one personal and one for school
I really can't find anything in the app store. For some reason, K-9 isn't letting me create a 2nd e-mail account. Maybe I'm doing it wrong
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Enhanced Email. The developer can be reached at twitter.com/shafty023
Mikeglongo said:
What's a good e-mail app for multiple accounts?
I have 2 msn accounts - one personal and one for school
I really can't find anything in the app store. For some reason, K-9 isn't letting me create a 2nd e-mail account. Maybe I'm doing it wrong
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free k9 ...I got 4 accounts working
+1 for Enhanced Email. There is trial available from his website.
Maildroid nuthing but awesome blows k9 out of the tub!
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what's the most similar mail app to the stock iphone mail app? i liked that one a lot.
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free k9 ...I got 4 accounts working
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I agree, I've tried them all, maildroid, enhanced email, improved email, seven and K-9 is the best. I've got 5 imap email accounts all set up to push. Never miss an email, even when traveling internationally.
Yeah but with K9 how do I set up msn? Because it won't recognize it?
Ya I'd have to say k-9 is good. I've never used maildroid. Is it good.?
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Android Email Client?

Ever since I switched from my Tilt2 w/at&t to my Epic 4G w/sprint, I've been obviously using my gmail account more often. Thing is, the built in email client, even for gmail & even when I try it with pop3, just plain sucks. Also, I mainly use my hotmail account, which there isn't really an app for yet. So I have two things. 1. To find a much better email client for android. And 2. To find a way to get all my hotmail to my android. Now, I can fully access and export my entire hotmail account from inside outlook. But I haven't found a way to import pst's into android yet.
~Z
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zeoran said:
Ever since I switched from my Tilt2 w/at&t to my Epic 4G w/sprint, I've been obviously using my gmail account more often. Thing is, the built in email client, even for gmail & even when I try it with pop3, just plain sucks. Also, I mainly use my hotmail account, which there isn't really an app for yet. So I have two things. 1. To find a much better email client for android. And 2. To find a way to get all my hotmail to my android. Now, I can fully access and export my entire hotmail account from inside outlook. But I haven't found a way to import pst's into android yet.
~Z
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I lot of people say K9 mail is the best. I would say its the best of the non-Gmail apps out there. I can't use any other mail besides gmail because I'm so used to the threaded conversations. BUT, Gmail could be better for sure.
zeoran said:
Ever since I switched from my Tilt2 w/at&t to my Epic 4G w/sprint, I've been obviously using my gmail account more often. Thing is, the built in email client, even for gmail & even when I try it with pop3, just plain sucks. Also, I mainly use my hotmail account, which there isn't really an app for yet. So I have two things. 1. To find a much better email client for android. And 2. To find a way to get all my hotmail to my android. Now, I can fully access and export my entire hotmail account from inside outlook. But I haven't found a way to import pst's into android yet.
~Z
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Use Seven email client (latest version 7.5.4)with homescreen widget support
It supports Gmail/yahoo/Hotmail/AOl n more
It is push mail client.
I see that you've gotten some good suggestions. I just wanted to tell you to avoid POP3 at all costs. It's a very primitive protocol and should really only be used as a last resort. Use at least IMAP.
dr.ketan said:
Use Seven email client (latest version 7.5.4)with homescreen widget support
It supports Gmail/yahoo/Hotmail/AOl n more
It is push mail client.
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I'm having trouble finding that seven client. Do you have a link?
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gman8966 said:
I'm having trouble finding that seven client. Do you have a link?
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http://www.seven.com/products.html
Lol, maybe its just me.... ut I couldnt find any Android compatible software on that seven site.
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Devil Aus said:
Lol, maybe its just me.... ut I couldnt find any Android compatible software on that seven site.
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Same here. I can't find anything either.
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Here Seven mail client latest v7.54 with widget support, it using IMAP server.
Having schedule option for fetching email too, power saving option(disable at certain level of battery)
And yes site is not mentioning properly, It is my experience it worked on my SGS with 2.1, 2.2 and GB (2.3.3)
And just to note this is only third party push mail client for Yahoo as per my knowledge
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B747K6TM
Let's not forget Enhanced Email. Link is in my signature
zeoran said:
Also, I mainly use my hotmail account, which there isn't really an app for yet.
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Hotmail can be setup for push just like Exchange.
In the email app, tap Add Account, then put in your email address and password and then tap "Manual Setup"
Tap "Exchange Account"
Set the Incoming Mail Server: m.hotmail.com
Leave Domain blank
Set your username to your full @hotmail email address (i.e. include @hotmail.com or @live.com)
Enter your password.
Tap finish.
I recommend to use K9 mail. I use it with my 6 email adresses - 1 gmail, 1 imap and 4 pop3. As far I know hotmail does support pop3, so with K9 you should be able to check all your emails, including hotmail..
K9 is a very nice email client. I've used it for about a year now with imap.
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Using K9 with 4 mails accounts, 3 IMAP and one POP3.
Works flawless so far.
K9 mail client is useless as it doesnt accept Exchange, this is ridiculous

Questions from a longtime XDA Member recently converting to Galaxy S8+

Hello all I have been a long time XDA member and took a leave of absence due to MS not really tailoring to Windows Phone.
I just picked up a S8+ and it is a nice device but I am struggling a bit and remembered how hopeful this site is.
Is there a single email and calendar application that can handle all my email accounts (live, office 365, work exchange)?
In addition I seem to be missing a good bit of contacts as I have my primary live account and gmail account on the device.
I can tell you this is a nice device but coming from Windows phone setup is tedious I have to figure out my facebook contact sync and WhatsApp sync as well.
Any tips from a convert would be greatly appreciated
Thanks for all your help my new family
I have been away from xda for quite sometime because I had an iPhone, switching to this phone also was a bit painful but it turned out to be easier than I thought.
You have Gmail, I'm using it for my work email (Microsoft), Hotmail, Yahoo and my Google account. It's works very nice.
As for the missing contacts, you can go to settings and accounts and add any account you want, open it, and activate contact sync. Not sure if it can sync Facebook contacts. Or you can just try from the Facebook settings
Hi there,
im using Outlook for syncing mail and calendar. However using samsung calendar app you have everything synced and good to go. Also, you can sync your exchange/office365 to show your contacts in contact list.
What have I notcied, that Microsoft have much improved their apps on Android. Take a look at BlueMail as well - it syncs gmail and office and any other mail you need.
For Facebook i'm using Metal as I hate stock facebook app.
amon87 said:
Hi there,
im using Outlook for syncing mail and calendar. However using samsung calendar app you have everything synced and good to go. Also, you can sync your exchange/office365 to show your contacts in contact list.
What have I notcied, that Microsoft have much improved their apps on Android. Take a look at BlueMail as well - it syncs gmail and office and any other mail you need.
For Facebook i'm using Metal as I hate stock facebook app.
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Please assist I have removed the outlook app. And then added via accounts/cloud via main settings.
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Got contacts had to use at&t transfer app
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Only thing left now is all calendars. In outlook app all are there default just personal
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Looks to be a Samsung bug I will have to get another android device to comfirm. Google issue 36966730
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simply
im able to use outlook to do so and i have 8 accts in the app.
i also use stock email and add any accts.
i use outlook in the app store for decades.
lostagain2day said:
im able to use outlook to do so and i have 8 accts in the app.
i also use stock email and add any accts.
i use outlook in the app store for decades.
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Yeah but the native Samsung Email and Calendar apps don't grab this information. In addition adding new contacts is such a pain as you have to do it directly in the outlook app instead of the default phone/contacts app. I have had this issue numerous times.
I hope they are able to fix this as I shouldn't have to migrate all my shared calendars to google from outlook.com to be able to work with them.
Great device but these items should just work and I think it may just be a Samsung issue I am working on getting another device to test.
As amon87 said BlueMail is the way.

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