GMail New Message Badge Disappeared

[Jeff C3]

I was tired of the annoying Google search bar on my homescreen, so I tried various launchers that seemed more like viruses.
I deleted them, and now I don't see that I have new e-mails.
Yes, notifications are turned on in GMail settings and in the OS's settings.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Which phone?

 

[Jeff C3]

Thanks. Caterpillar S31. Oreo 8.1.

 

[B. Diddy]

So you were able to see notification dots/badges on app shortcut icons before? Try long-pressing any empty part of the homescreen, then look for a Homescreen Settings option. Anything there?

 

[Jeff C3]

So you were able to see notification dots/badges on app shortcut icons before? Try long-pressing any empty part of the homescreen, then look for a Homescreen Settings option. Anything there?

Many thanks. I installed the MS Launcher and played with its settings and now it works. Thanks again.