If you wish to create a home screen shortcut directly to a particular Gmail account, you’ll need the Unread Badge app.
Apart from bringing you directly to a specific Gmail account with only a single tap, the app also displays the unread message count on the shortcut. Now, you know how many unread mails without launching the Gmail app.
- On your phone, download the Unread Badge (for Gmail) from Google Play.
- On the home screen, pinch your 2 fingers together to change to edit mode.
- Tap Widgets.
- Find and tap the Unread Badget widget.
- If you have multiple Gmail accounts, select one, then hit Next.
- Select a label, then hit Next (Note: The free version only lets you select the Primary label)
- Select an icon.
- Enter an appropriate display name and tap Finish.
- Here’s how the shortcut looks like. Note: You can customize the look and feel of the shortcut in the app’s settings.
Note: The steps here were written for a Xiaomi device running MIUI V5. If you’re having a different version of MIUI, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.
Samant says
Hey Hi,
Your site seems quite detailed and informative on Xiaomi Mi3. I have one, bought last month. I am noticing a peculiar thing- The Gmail notification does not show unless the Gmail Sync happens- I partially resolved this issue by linking my gmail account to the Mails under ‘Tools’ on the home screen. Also, I have another app News Hunt installed which otherwise sends many news notifications through the day ( as on my Galaxy S5), however I am not getting any notifications on MI3.
Ethan says
Yah, the notification light of Mi 3 seems pretty buggy. While I get better result after upgraded my unit to KXDMIBF22.0, but once in a while I still noticed the notification light not blinking when I received new email in Gmail. As for News Hunt, I’m sorry that I’ve no idea about this app. Maybe it’s good that you seek help in MIUI India sub forum.