How to add a Gmail Preview to the Lock Screen Android Jelly Bean 4.2

Description: A guide explaining all the steps required to add a preview of a folder in an email onto the lock screen. Multiple previews can be added by repeating the steps.

  1. On the lock screen Swipe from the left to the right on the Time shown in the picture below.
    Android Desktop Screen, Swipe Left
  2. Touch the Plus Sign box shown in the picture below.
    Android Desktop Screen, Plus Sign
  3. Touch Gmail.
    Android Desktop Screen, Add Gmail
  4. Touch the Preferred folder.
    Choose Preferred Gmail Folder
  5. The Gmail folder will now appear on the lock screen. To view the folder repeat step one.
    Gmail Preview on Lock Screen
  6. Open an email from the lock screen by touching the Email.
    Gmail Preview on Lock Screen
  7. Then Unlock the tablet.
    Android Desktop, Unlock

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