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How do I get my new email to update and notify me on my Android? On a regular computer I can see all my email. On my phone I will not see anything new; it's always just the same two email messages. I pressed the refresh button and it does nothing. How can I fix this issue?

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Might be related: is your phone telling you that you have low memory? Usually google sync stops working until you free up more space (this only applies if the low storage space notification is showing). – Bryan Denny♦ Feb 13 at 16:25
Here's what Bryan refers to: Does the gmail app stop syncing once the “Low on space” message appears?. Other related questions can be found via this search. – Izzy Feb 13 at 16:49
It was and i tried to free up storage. although not understanding why i have low storage to begin with cdue to me only having this phone a week. it wont let me log out of my email either – Allie Kat 22 Feb 13 at 17:41
Have you followed the usual steps for dealing with a troublesome app? – Al Everett Feb 13 at 18:04
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Go to your Gmail settings. Most probably you can go by pressing your menu button. Then select your email address, such as xxxx@gmail.com. Make sure, you have notification option ticked. Go below and you will see Gmail Sync option, make sure it is ON. Now try refreshing.

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