Users of various devices, including Samsung models, are encountering screen flickering issues while using the Gmail app, leading to difficulties in reading emails and sending messages. Some individuals have reported instances where text disappears completely or is replaced by blank white boxes within the app.
Expressing their frustrations, Gmail enthusiasts have taken to social media platforms to voice their concerns about these technical glitches. One user named Jeremiah shared his discontent on X, calling out the Gmail team and Android for the ongoing flickering problem on his Samsung Fold device.
Similar grievances have surfaced on Google’s support forums, with one user detailing their struggle to read emails due to the persistent screen flickering problem. Despite attempting various troubleshooting steps like force-stopping the app, clearing the cache, and system restarts, the issue remains unresolved for many affected users.
Google’s product expert, Kimiya Kitani, has identified the root cause of the problem to be related to Android System WebView, a critical component that enables apps to showcase web content within their interfaces. Kitani acknowledged that certain devices, particularly Samsung tablets, are facing intermittent challenges with Android System WebView, prompting Google to address the issue urgently.
While the exact number of impacted users remains unknown, reports indicate that Samsung foldable devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold series and select Galaxy tablets are among the most severely affected. In the interim, a temporary solution suggested by Kitani involves rotating the device to mitigate the flickering problem temporarily.
The proposed workaround is straightforward: users should open the problematic email in portrait mode, switch the device to landscape orientation until the screen stabilizes, and then revert to portrait mode. This simple adjustment may provide relief to users experiencing the Gmail app’s screen flickering issue while they await a permanent resolution from Google.