Are the good, opensource email clients out there that check emails at regular intervals and configurable filters? (programming.dev)

submitted 3 months ago by onlinepersona@programming.dev to c/android@programming.dev

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I've tried FairEMail and SimpleEmail, but they require opening the app to see emails. They seem to be forks or versions of each other without background syncing and (sorry) a terribly ugly interface. Neither seem to have filters.

Background syncing shouldn't be constantly on, just every 5-10 minutes or so. Normally I check once a day, but forget to quite easily and then miss an email. If it checked automatically even twice daily, that'd be enough.

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[-] bluespin@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

Thunderbird?

[-] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 3 months ago

On android? Couldn't find it on f-droid

[-] gratux 5 points 3 months ago

https://f-droid.org/packages/net.thunderbird.android

it's basically a K-9 rebrand for now.

[-] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 2 weeks ago

This is what I ended up with, even if it doesn't have filters (unfortunately).

[-] thoughtfuldragon 5 points 3 months ago

FairEmail pops up notifications of new emails for me

[-] twkm@programming.dev 4 points 3 months ago

Your OS might be killing (outright or effectively) your app - check dontkillmyapp.com for possible solutions. Or the app doesn't have notifications enabled at the app and system level.

[-] mcmodknower@programming.dev 3 points 3 months ago

try K-9 Mail, it has a configurable background syncing: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.fsck.k9

[-] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 3 months ago

Thanks. Will give it a shot!

[-] Lumidaub@feddit.org 1 points 3 months ago

I use FairEmail and I get notifications. I have it set to sync once an hour which works without issues. Maybe your android is killing it in the background? I also have a widget on my home screen showing recent emails, maybe that helps keep it alive?

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