Battery saver

[Danny0311]

I switched my 2 Gmail accounts from the Gmail app to the samsung default email app, and I'm saving a lot of battery. Probably something that people know about anyway, but it's new to me.

 

[Village_Idiot]

Did you disable the Gmail app too?

I switched my Gmail accounts to the Samsung Email app too. I wanted to lower my Google app usage footprint. I still use Outlook for my Microsoft accounts (both work and personal).

 

[Danny0311]

Did you disable the Gmail app too?

I switched my Gmail accounts to the Samsung Email app too. I wanted to lower my Google app usage footprint. I still use Outlook for my Microsoft accounts (both work and personal).

No, not yet.

 

[mustang7757]

Not having any issues with Gmail that has 3 accounts in the app with battery

 

[Village_Idiot]

The Samsung Mail app allows you to set longer intervals to check for new emails. That is probably why he is getting better battery life.

 

[mustang7757]

Interesting haven't used the Samsung email app for some time now

 

[Village_Idiot]

Interesting haven't used the Samsung email app for some time now

I just started using it again. But, like I said. Only for my Gmail accounts. I still use Outlook for my Microsoft accounts for both work and personal.

 

[mustang7757]

I just started using it again. But, like I said. Only for my Gmail accounts. I still use Outlook for my Microsoft accounts for both work and personal.

Outlook I use their standalone app just worked better for me

 

[Village_Idiot]

I really haven't tried using it for my Gmail accounts. I know it will work, I just haven't really considered it.

 

[Danny0311]

Now i've started to use the default calendar app. For me it's just as good as google calendar. I've used Google phones for years, but I've found that Google apps work better on Google phones. The more I use the default phone apps, the better battery life I get. Just my personal opinion.

 

[Village_Idiot]

Now i've started to use the default calendar app. For me it's just as good as google calendar. I've used Google phones for years, but I've found that Google apps work better on Google phones. The more I use the default phone apps, the better battery life I get. Just my personal opinion.

Actually, I think it is better than Google Calendar. You can write on it using your S Pen, and create calendar events using your S Pen. The only downside is that writing on it only works when it is monthly view. Otherwise it is a really solid calendar app; better than Google's.

 

[mustang7757]

Samsung calendar is great and I do use Samsung native apps , the only thing to consider if you have multiple different Android devices or tablets Google can be used and synced across them

 

[Village_Idiot]

I have multiple Samsung devices, and Samsung Calendar syncs across them no problem. If you have a non-Samsung Android, that could be problematic. Although, I'm pretty sure you can download Samsung Calendar from Google Play.

P.S. I just checked the Google Play store, you can get several of the Samsung apps from it; to include Samsung Calendar and Email. I don't think you need a Samsung account to sync across devices though. Obviously, you wouldn't have the S Pen goodness, but that wouldn't be much different than the experience on a non-S Pen capable Samsung device.

You do have a good point though earlier. I am now thinking about accessing all of my Microsoft and Gmail accounts directly from Outlook.

P.P.S. I am accessing my Gmail accounts from the Outlook app too. I don't like to cross pollinate, so we will see how this goes.

 

[Laura Knotek]

I use Samsung email app for both Gmail and Outlook.

 

[nuangel2]

Me too and have for years no issues.

 

[bkeaver]

I have multiple Samsung devices, and Samsung Calendar syncs across them no problem. If you have a non-Samsung Android, that could be problematic. Although, I'm pretty sure you can download Samsung Calendar from Google Play.

P.S. I just checked the Google Play store, you can get several of the Samsung apps from it; to include Samsung Calendar and Email. I don't think you need a Samsung account to sync across devices though. Obviously, you wouldn't have the S Pen goodness, but that wouldn't be much different than the experience on a non-S Pen capable Samsung device.

You do have a good point though earlier. I am now thinking about accessing all of my Microsoft and Gmail accounts directly from Outlook.

P.P.S. I am accessing my Gmail accounts from the Outlook app too. I don't like to cross pollinate, so we will see how this goes.

I'm not seeing Samsung calendar app on the Play store

 

[Village_Idiot]

I'm not seeing Samsung calendar app on the Play store

Samsung Calendar - Apps on Google Play

Plan your life smartly with Samsung Calendar!

play.google.com

 

[fabris40]

Samsung Calendar - Apps on Google Play

Plan your life smartly with Samsung Calendar!

play.google.com

It’s in the Galaxy store

 

[bkeaver]

Samsung Calendar - Apps on Google Play

Plan your life smartly with Samsung Calendar!

play.google.com

Nope... You can't install that on a non galaxy device. Here is what I get when I go to that link on my pixel

 

[Village_Idiot]

Nope... You can't install that on a non galaxy device. Here is what I get when I go to that link on my pixel

That sucks!