I’ve been working on a Gmail Add-on and have successfully tested it in the browser. Now I’m curious about trying it out on my Android phone. Google says the same code should work for both web and mobile versions of Gmail. But I’m not sure how to actually test the add-on in the Android Gmail app. Does anyone know the steps to do this? I’d really appreciate some guidance on getting my add-on up and running on mobile. Thanks!
Testing a Gmail Add-on on Android can be a bit tricky, but I’ve been through this process before. First, make sure your add-on is published to the G Suite Marketplace, even if it’s just in testing mode. Then, on your Android device, go to the Gmail app settings and look for the ‘Add-ons’ section. You should see your add-on listed there if it’s properly linked to your Google account.
If it doesn’t show up, try syncing your account or logging out and back in. Sometimes it takes a while for the add-on to appear on mobile. Also, remember that not all features may work exactly the same on mobile as they do in the browser version. I found that testing on different Android versions and device sizes helped catch any mobile-specific issues.
Lastly, be patient – the mobile testing process can be slower than browser testing, but it’s crucial for ensuring a good user experience across all platforms.
I’ve been down this road before, and it can be a bit of a hassle. Here’s what worked for me:
First off, make sure your add-on is published to the G Suite Marketplace in test mode. It’s crucial for the next steps.
On your Android device, open the Gmail app and tap the menu icon. Go to Settings, then select your Google account. Scroll down to find the ‘Add-ons’ section. Your add-on should be listed there.
If it’s not showing up, try force-stopping the Gmail app and clearing its cache. Sometimes that kickstarts the sync process.
One thing to keep in mind: mobile testing can be finicky. I’ve had instances where features worked flawlessly on web but acted up on Android. So, thoroughly test each function on your phone.
Also, don’t forget to test on different Android versions if possible. I once had an add-on that worked great on my newer phone but crashed on an older device. Caught me off guard!
hey there, i’ve actually done this before! u gotta publish ur add-on to the G Suite Marketplace first (even in test mode). then go to ur android gmail app settings and look for the add-ons section. it should show up there if its linked to ur google account. might take a bit to sync tho