How to Change the Gmail Inbox Type on iPhone SE 3
Not a fan of Gmail’s default inbox layout on your iPhone SE 3? You’re not stuck with it. Gmail for iOS lets you switch up how your emails are organized—whether you want to see unread messages first, keep starred emails up top, or use a more customized layout. Here’s how to do it.
Change the Gmail Inbox Layout on iPhone SE 3
Follow these steps to switch your Gmail inbox type:
- Open the Gmail app on your iPhone SE 3.
- Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper-left corner.
- Scroll down and tap Settings.
- Select the email account you want to customize.
- Scroll to the Inbox section, then tap Inbox type.
- Choose your preferred inbox layout from the list.
That’s it! Gmail will immediately apply the new layout to your inbox.
Inbox Layout Options Explained
Here’s a quick breakdown of the different Gmail inbox types you can choose from:
- Default (Categories/Tabs)
Emails are sorted into tabs like Primary, Social, and Promotions. This is the standard layout you see when you first install the app. - Important First
Gmail automatically puts messages it thinks are important at the top, and everything else goes below. - Unread First
Unread messages appear at the top so you can quickly catch up on what you haven’t seen yet. - Starred First
Emails you’ve starred will show up first, followed by everything else. - Priority Inbox
Combines “Important,” “Unread,” “Starred,” and “Everything else” into separate sections. - Multiple Inboxes (note: only available on desktop)
Not available in the iOS app, but worth knowing if you also use Gmail on a computer. This layout gives you custom panes for labels, searches, or filters.
You can switch between layouts anytime using the same steps. Just pick the one that works best for how you manage your email.