Question: How to Open Attachments in Gmail on Android Phone?
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Steps

  • Open the Gmail app on your Android. The Gmail app looks like a white envelope icon with a red outline.
  • Tap an email in your mailbox. Find the email you want to view, and tap on it to open the email message in full-screen.
  • Scroll down and find the attachments below the email body.
  • Tap the attachment you want to view.

How do I open an attachment in Gmail?

Place your mouse cursor over the attachment thumbnail. In Gmail, attachments are located at the bottom of the message just before the Reply and Forward options. Click anywhere on the attachment without clicking either of the two buttons.

Why can’t I open attachments on my phone?

I can’t open attachments (letters or documents) on my Android

  1. Open your Settings app.
  2. Scroll to the Applications section, and select Application Manager.
  3. Scroll down the list and select Parent Hub.
  4. Tap on Permissions.
  5. Turn the Storage permission ON.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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