I’m having trouble with HTML links in the Android Gmail app. I sent myself an email with a custom URL scheme to open my app. But when I check it on my phone, the link shows up as plain text. It just says ‘This will be my link’ instead of being clickable.
Is there a way to make Gmail display HTML properly? I want to see and click the link so I can test my app’s URL scheme. Right now, it’s just regular text, so I can’t interact with it.
Has anyone else run into this problem? Do you know if there’s a setting I’m missing or another way to view HTML emails in the Android Gmail app? Any help would be great. Thanks!
i’ve had this same issue. try clearing the gmail cache and confirm your email’s sent in html. if that doesn’t work, try another email app. could be a bug with custom url schemes.
I’ve dealt with this issue before, and it can be frustrating. One thing that worked for me was making sure I used full URLs, including ‘http://’ or ‘https://’ at the beginning. Sometimes Gmail doesn’t recognize links without these prefixes.
Also, check if your email is actually being sent in HTML format. If it’s in plain text, links won’t be clickable. You might need to adjust your email client settings.
If those don’t work, try updating your Gmail app and Android System WebView. Sometimes outdated versions can cause rendering problems.
Lastly, if you’re using a custom URL scheme for your app, that might be the issue. Gmail doesn’t always play nice with non-standard links. You might need to use a regular web URL as a workaround for testing.
I’ve encountered this issue too, and it can be really frustrating. One thing that often works is making sure you’re using full URLs with ‘http://’ or ‘https://’ at the start. Gmail can be picky about recognizing links without these prefixes.
Another thing to check is your email format. If it’s set to plain text instead of HTML, links won’t be clickable. You might need to tweak your email client settings.
Have you tried updating your Gmail app and Android System WebView? Sometimes outdated versions can cause weird rendering issues.
If you’re using a custom URL scheme for your app, that could be the culprit. Gmail doesn’t always play nice with non-standard links. You might need to use a regular web URL as a workaround for testing purposes.
Lastly, if none of that works, try clearing your Gmail app’s cache. It’s a bit of a nuclear option, but it can sometimes resolve stubborn issues like this.