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Gmail for Android
Reply to a Message

2026-10-05 19:14:38.794

Gmail for Android
Reply to a Message

Replying allows you to keep an email thread active and moving forward. Learn the straightforward steps to open a message and quickly compose and send your response using the Gmail™ app on your Android™ phone or tablet.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Gmail app
    .
  2. Ensure the applicable Gmail address is selected:
    1. To change accounts, tap the
      Account icon
      .
    2. Tap the desired email address.
  3. From the Inbox, tap an email message.
  4. Tap the
    Reply icon
    .
    To reply to all, tap the
    3-line Menu
     then tap
    Reply all
    .
  5. Enter a message then tap the
    Send icon
    .