Help Unread messages in Gmail

[Android Questions]

In my old Mobile, My Android 4.2.1 unread messages in Gmail were bold
Not so in my new mobile Android 5.1. Unread indistinguishable from the read . Is there a setting?

 

[Hadron]

It will depend on what email app you are using. And if the answer is some default app, we'll need to know what phone as that will vary between manufacturers.

Third party apps like Aquamail or Maildroid highlight new mails perfectly well, so this is a feature of your app rather than your OS version.

 

[Stelios Pap]

I use default app, Gmail 5.8.107203005 release

 

[Hadron]

Most phones have a manufacturer's own default email app as well as GMail. But OK, if it's Google's GMail app I don't have that installed, but plenty of other people will have it so I'm sure someone will be able to advise.

 

[Crashdamage]

There is no setting to bold/not bold unread messages. By default unread should be bold. Works for me. It seems you Gmail app is slightly broken.

 

[PitCarver]

I noticed a marked difference after the last gmail update. Only slightly bolder type on unred messages. More noticeable on my phone.

 

[AZgl1500]

I use default app, Gmail 5.8.107203005 release

IMO, that default app is sorely lacking.

Install AquaMail and I think you will be quite pleased.

I have it set for "Dark Theme" ( they call it night time ) and set the time of day for 00:01 thru 24:00

Now, it has a black background all the time.

You can change all the fonts/colors as you please.

* Aqua Mail - email app - Android Apps on Google Play

 

[chanchan05]

You could just change the font to something with a more distinct "bolding".