Gmail notifications not working android

Frustrating! Gmail notifications not working on Android can be caused by several reasons. Let's troubleshoot together to get them working again.

Check the basics:

  1. Make sure notifications are enabled:
    • Go to your Android device's Settings > Apps > Gmail > Notifications.
    • Ensure the toggle switch is turned ON.
  2. Check your Gmail account settings:
    • Open the Gmail app on your Android device.
    • Tap the three vertical dots (⋮) on the top right corner.
    • Tap "Settings" > "Notifications" > "Notification settings".
    • Ensure the "Notifications" toggle switch is turned ON.
  3. Check your Android device's notification settings:
    • Go to your Android device's Settings > Sound > Notification sound.
    • Ensure the notification sound is not set to "Silent" or "None".

Common issues and solutions:

  1. Notification channel issues:
    • Go to your Android device's Settings > Apps > Gmail > Notifications.
    • Look for the "Notification channel" section.
    • Ensure the "Gmail" notification channel is enabled.
  2. Background data restrictions:
    • Go to your Android device's Settings > Data usage > Mobile data usage.
    • Ensure that "Background data" is enabled for the Gmail app.
  3. Doze mode issues:
    • Go to your Android device's Settings > Battery > Battery saver.
    • Ensure that "Doze mode" is disabled or set to "Custom" with "Gmail" excluded.
  4. App permissions:
    • Go to your Android device's Settings > Apps > Gmail > Permissions.
    • Ensure that the "Notifications" permission is enabled.
  5. Clear app data and cache:
    • Go to your Android device's Settings > Apps > Gmail > Storage.
    • Tap "Clear data" and "Clear cache".
  6. Update the Gmail app:
    • Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
    • Search for "Gmail" and update the app if an update is available.
  7. Disable and re-enable notifications:
    • Go to your Android device's Settings > Apps > Gmail > Notifications.
    • Toggle off "Notifications" and then toggle it back on.

Additional troubleshooting steps:

  1. Check for conflicts with other apps:
    • Try closing other apps that may be interfering with Gmail notifications.
  2. Reset network settings:
    • Go to your Android device's Settings > Network & internet > Advanced > Reset network settings.
  3. Perform a factory reset:
    • As a last resort, perform a factory reset on your Android device.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to reach out to Google Support or your device manufacturer's support for further assistance.