G-Mail Account Not showing up in Messaging Folder

[Droidxgurl]

On my Droid X, that I can't say enough about, I noticed that my G-mail Account is not showing up in the Messaging folder.  I have tried the "manage account" option and it shows the account,  but on the main messaging screen, it is only showing my comcast, facebook, twitter and texting folders.  Subsequently, I'm not receiving my g-mail unless I use the browser and log into the gmail account that way... Any thoughts or suggestions?

[bosslady85]

Try syncing your Gmail account.  The steps are below.  Hope this helps!

1. From the home screen, touch the applications tab (located at the bottom of the display).
    
2. Touch Gmail.
    
3. Press the Menu button.
    
4. Touch Accounts.
    
5. Press the Menu button.
    
6. Touch Account settings.
    
7. Touch Background data to enable applications to sync, send and receive data at any time.
   Enabled when a green check mark is present.
    
8. Touch Auto-sync to enable data to sync automatically.
   Enabled when a green check mark is present.
    
9. Touch an account.
    10. Touch any of the following Data & synchronization options:
   Enabled when a green check mark is present.
   Repeat steps 9 and 10 as necessary to configure additional accounts.
   • Sync Calendar
   • Sync Contacts
   • Sync Gmail

[MsDroidX]

Natavia,

I tried your suggestion and it didn't add my gmail to the messaging folder.  I, too, have the same problem.

[bosslady85]

Try adding a folder by doing these steps.  Hope this helps!

If there is no room on a specific homescreen, the option to add shortcuts or folders will be greyed out. Select another homescreen to add or resize/remove existingg widgets to make space.

Add a Folder

1. Press Menu hard key, press + Add,

2. Select Folders

• You will be presented with a list of data and documents you can access by or save into a folder. (New folder, All contacts, Bluetooth received, Favorites, Phone Numbers, Recent, Statues)

3. Select a folder from the "Select folder" menu to place it on a homescreen. You can adjust its position once its on the homescreen.

Add a Shortcut

1. Press Menu hard key, press + Add,

2. Select Shortcuts.

• You will be presented with a list of features that can be turned into a shortcut icon on your homescreens for quick access to the particular application or feature. (Applications, Bookmark (internet), Contact, Contact Search, Dialer, Navigation, Gmail label, Latitude, Music Playlist, Picture Slideshow, Settings, Voice Dial).
• Any application icon from the Applications tray can be used to create a shortcut. Tap and hold on the icon in the applications tray. The applications tray will hide away and you can drop the Application icon on your homescreen. This icon now becomes a shortcut to that application.

3. Select a shortcut from the "Select shortcut" menu to place it on a homescreen. You can adjust its position once its on the homescreen.

Notes:

• The top row (right below the Google Search bar) cannot be used for shortcuts or folders.
• To remove a shortcut or folder press and hold the item and drag it to the App try icon (trash can).
  If an error message appears, you can drag the message into the trash as well.

[MsDroidX]

I don't want to add a Gmail shortcut to my homescreen.  I would like my Gmail mail to appear in the messaging shortcut and Universal inbox.

Is there a way to make this happen?

[sHaY_j]

The Gmail account is not supported in the universal inbox, as it has its own native icon and delivery system. The universal messages box supports text (SMS), and other email accounts (Yahoo, MSN, etc.). You can add various other email accounts to the universal inbox, expect the Gmail account.

The Gmail messages will be accessible through the icon with the “M” and all other email accounts are accessible through the Email icon, or Universal Inbox icon.

I hope this information was helpful.