If your device's screen starts flickering or goes blank after opening Gmail, don't panic. A bug in Gmail has made it difficult to read emails these days. This problem is particularly prevalent on Android devices. According to users, this bug is causing problems like screen flickering, text disappearing, or the entire screen going blank. Gmail users have been experiencing problems due to this bug for the past 4-5 days.

What are the complaints of the users?
According to the information received, no solution is effective for this Gmail bug. One user wrote on the Google support forum, "When I try to open an email, the screen starts flickering and the emails are not being read. I have tried force stopping, clearing the cache and restarting my tablet. Even after updating this problem is not getting fixed." Another user wrote, "When I open an email on my tablet, the screen goes blank. I don't have this problem on my phone."

Samsung devices are the most affected by the Gmail bug. Reports indicate that users of Samsung tablets and some foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3, are experiencing the most problems. Experts believe the issue is caused by Android System WebView. Google has been informed, but the company has not yet released a statement or solution.

Affected users can try these methods.
Google hasn't fixed the issue yet. However, if you want to read emails, there are a few ways that might help. The first way is to switch your device from portrait mode to landscape mode and then back to portrait mode. This can also be done by turning on the auto-rotate feature. After turning on this feature, try using your device in both modes. Another option is to clear the cache of Android System WebView and update it. This bug is said to be causing the problem.

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