Unarchive an Email on Gmail on Android
This article teaches you how to restore an archived Gmail message to the Inbox on an Android device.
Steps
Using the Gmail App
- Open Gmail. The app has a white envelope with a large red M. You’ll typically find it on your home screen. If you don’t see it there, you’ll find it in the app drawer.
- If you’re not signed in to Gmail, type your Google ID and password to sign in now.
- Tap ☰. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen. A menu will appear.
- Select All Mail.
- Tap the message you want to restore. This opens the message.
- Tap ⁝. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select Move to Inbox. The message is now back in your inbox.
Using a Web Browser
- Open your web browser. Tap the Chrome icon on your home screen (a red, green, yellow, and blue wheel) or open the browser of your choice.
- Go to https://www.gmail.com.
- If you’re not already signed in to Gmail, enter your Google account information to log in now.
- Tap ☰. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap All Mail. It’s under the “More” heading.
- Tap the message you want to restore. This opens the message.
- Tap Move to inbox. It’s near the top-right corner of the message. The message is now back in the inbox.