Emergency alerts even on silent mode?

[wrench]

I have several Gmail accounts, all synced to my Android phone (Droid X). One of these email accounts (let's call it "Gmail Account X") receives messages I need to deal with immediately.

I often put my phone on silent mode (at night), but would like an audible alert when email to Gmail Account X is received.

Is there any way to accomplish this or a workaround that gets me a similar result?

 

[Thom]

I moved your question to the forum dedicated to discussing your phone.

... Thom

 

[codesplice]

You should be able to do it pretty easily with Tasker.

Something like:

Context
* Event > UI > Notification.
- Owning Application: GMail
Action
* Audio > Notification Volume
- Level: something greater than 0
* Alert > Notify Sound
- Sound File: RedAlert.wav (or whatever)
* Task > Wait
- 10 seconds (or whatever)
* Audio > Notification Volume
- Level: 0

 

[wrench]

You should be able to do it pretty easily with Tasker.

Something like:

Context
* Event > UI > Notification.
- Owning Application: GMail
Action
* Audio > Notification Volume
- Level: something greater than 0
* Alert > Notify Sound
- Sound File: RedAlert.wav (or whatever)
* Task > Wait
- 10 seconds (or whatever)
* Audio > Notification Volume
- Level: 0

Thanks. Would this basically override silent mode for that one particular gmail account?

 

[codesplice]

That would do it for all gmail. You may be able to add additional criteria to further restrict it

 

[wrench]

That would do it for all gmail. You may be able to add additional criteria to further restrict it

Yeah, I'd need the app to bypass silent mode for only one of my gmail accounts. I wish they offered a trial version so I could confirm it is capable of that before buying.

 

[codesplice]

Yeah, I'd need the app to bypass silent mode for only one of my gmail accounts. I wish they offered a trial version so I could confirm it is capable of that before buying.

I don't have any experience with multiple gmail accounts on a device. Does the notification text include an indicator for which account it is?

 

[wrench]

I don't have any experience with multiple gmail accounts on a device. Does the notification text include an indicator for which account it is?

Yes, it does. I take it you're thinking that identifier could be used to differentiate how to handle email alerts based on which account the alert is coming from?

 

[codesplice]

Yep. You can add filtering to the notification check in Tasker so it would only alert for notifications that target the account you're interested in.

 

[wrench]

Yep. You can add filtering to the notification check in Tasker so it would only alert for notifications that target the account you're interested in.

Thanks. I'll buy the app and give it a shot. :beer:

 

[bryanus]

Hi Wrench. I have the exact same requirements as you.

I have one gmail account that I use for server-related issues, and that is the only thing that Gmail account is used for. So, if I receive _any_ emails in that account, it's a server issue.

I found an app, called Mail Alert pro, that has a setting to bypass Silent Mode. it has worked perfectly for me for years. Until today. For some reason, while I was having a server issue, it wasn't bypassing silent mode.

I am not sure why, but i've contacted the developer about it.

In the meantime, I'm searching for alternatives. Seems that Tasker may be able to do it. I own it, but have never been able to figure out how to use it.

Were you able to find an app or a way to specify a single Gmail account for your alerts?

You may as well try Mail Alert Pro if you are still looking for a solution. There is a free version available.

TIA.