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Gmail for Android - Manage Notifications

2026-10-22 16:05:40.052

Gmail for Android - Manage Notifications

Here's how to manage your Gmail notification settings for your Android smartphone / tablet.
Ensure your Google apps are up to date as the following steps apply to the most recent version of the Gmail™ app on your Android™ device.
  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Apps icon
    (Google)
    Gmail Gmail icon
    .
    If unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tap
    Gmail
     .
  2. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-left).
  3. Tap
    Settings
    .
  4. Tap the appropriate account (below General settings).
    Multiple accounts may appear.
  5. Tap
    Notifications
     to enable or disable.
    Enabled when a checkmark is present.
  6. When enabled, tap
    Inbox sound & vibrate
    .
  7. Ensure 'Sync messages' is set to 'Last 30 days' or 'All' then tap
    Sound
    .
  8. Select a ringtone then tap
    OK
    .
    To disable sound, ensure 'None' is selected.
  9. Tap
    Vibrate
     to enable or disable.
    Enabled when a checkmark is present.
  10. Tap
    Notify for every message
     to enable or disable.
    Enabled when a checkmark is present.