You can change your status to Automatic, Do not disturb, or Away.
Change your mobile status
- On your Android, open the Gmail app.
- At the top left, tap Menu
.
- At the top, next to the status indicator, tap Down
.
- Choose: Automatic, Do not disturb, or Set as away.
Understand Gmail status
Status icon | Status text | Status meaning |
Green | Automatic (Active) | You're currently on Chat. |
Red | Do not disturb | You turned on Mute or Present. |
White | Away | You aren't connected to the internet or haven't interacted on Chat for more than 15 minutes. |
Set a custom status
- Open the Gmail app.
- At the top left, tap Menu
.
- Tap Add a status.
- Follow the prompt to choose an emoji, write a status message, or end or clear a status.
- At the top right, tap Done
.
Delete a custom status
- Open the Gmail app.
- At the top left, tap Menu
.
- Tap the status to delete.
- Next to the status, tap
.
- At the top right, tap Done
.