Can’t use Gmail to share/send files from other apps.

I’m trying to figure out why Gmail isn’t an option here. In fact I have very limited options compared to everybody else.

iPhone 11, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 3, 2020 3:55 PM

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razmee209

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Aug 3, 2020 3:59 PM in response to Scottieb92

Ask google. Apple gives you the option already by choosing the mail app.

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