

He would frequently install custom ROMs, kernels, and recoveries to improve his Android experience beyond what stock could provide.

After that, Stephen quickly learned about unlocking the bootloader and gaining full root access - both changed his smartphone life forever.

However, he didn't get his first Android device until 2009 with the original Motorola Droid. He has actively followed the Android scene since 2008 with the HTC Dream, known by most as the T-Mobile G1. Stephen previously worked as a freelance how-to guide writer for the Android rooting, modding, and custom ROM section at Gadget Hacks. As a long-time power user who knows his devices from the inside out, he uses that knowledge to tweak and customize them to better fit his specific needs. He came on board with the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in computers, smartphones, and customer service with him. Note: If you're using recent mode with POP, change your email client's POP settings to leave emails on the server.Stephen is a freelance writer at Android Police who primarily covers how-to guides, features, and the occasional in-depth explainer across various topics.

If you find anything you don't recognize, click the service Remove.In the "Apps connected to your account" section, click Manage apps.I use a web app, extension, or add-on to read GmailĬheck your settings to make sure emails aren't getting deleted or archived. Look for any settings that explain when emails are deleted. Make sure you're using the recommended IMAP settings. For example, you can choose if deleting an email in Apple Mail also deletes it from Gmail. When you set up IMAP, you can choose whether the actions you take in your other mail client affect your emails in Gmail. I use IMAP to read emails on email clients like Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail If you read your Gmail emails on another email client, like Apple Mail or Microsoft Outlook, follow the steps below for the type of forwarding you’ve set up.
