Option to switch back to the old UI?

[Elan]

Hello,

Just updated to 5.800
However, is there anyway to switch back to the old UI ?
I want to see how many starred and unread messages for each account.

Thanks

[njeyaakili]

See: https://forum.k9mail.app/t/how-to-downgrade-to-an-earlier-version/1432

[Elan]

Thanks, however I don’t like downgrading. I’m hoping the latest version can support the classic UI.

[Bubu]

I believe you can see the number of unread messages per account in the drawer overview (I only have one account setup currently).

Maybe the number of starred messages (I don’t use those ) could be added to the same list?

In general it’s usually not feasible for an app to maintain two different UIs, so usually finding a way to make things work within the bounds of the new UI is best for everyone. (maintainers and users.)

[StuartM]

I’ve just UPGRADED my version by exporting settings, removing version 5.8, suppressing play store auto update and installing version 5.6 as per link above.
Everything back as it used to be.
Bliss.

[oephraim]

Thanks! Until this unnecessary interface mess is resolved I desperately need to go back to an older version. I need it for my work and the current interface is practically useless. As a matter of fact it’s too bad there is no other solution (commercial or otherwise) , I would happily pay for a decent email work horse that handles 20+ accounts with hundreds of mails per day as fast and clear as K-9 Mail use to do until recently.

Enfin, as it turns out older apk’s won’t install on my ZFold2, no matter what I try (deinstall first, play protect off, permissions set, reboot, etc). Anybody has tips how to install a working earlier version?

[billybob]

This new ui is an utter mess! Glad to see other’s agree. K-9, allow us the updated with the old ui please. To poster above, Aptoide has previous versions but who knows what’s been modified in the apk. They say verified but I’ve had Russians take over my Deezer account after downloading from there.

[Nimueh]

The official K-9 github has old releases too.

[billybob]

I appreciate the input, didn’t know that avenue. As with any old version, there are missing security and bug updates though and we as users shouldn’t be forced a crap ui with the other necessary updates.

[billybob]

Not to rant too much, I can’t even send an email in this new app anymore. Working fine yesterday now I get authentication error though nothing changed with the server. I’m just going to leave. K-9, y’all messed up big.

[stphn]

What server / mail provider are you using? Might be that it changed to different authentication schema which IMO also wasn’t supported by 5.600

E.g:

How to set up with a Gmail account

Gmail supports IMAP. Note that Google also prefers a more secure authentication protocol called XOAuth 2.0 which is currently not supported by K-9. To configure access to Gmail in K-9, just follow the steps below: Enable IMAP in your Gmail settings. If you have 2FA enabled for your Google account, visit https://myaccount.google.com/security#signin. Click on “App Passwords” and generate a new password. This is the password you will use for IMAP, instead of your Gmail password. Open K-9 and …

In the meantime I think Gmail requires OAuth2

[Robert080]

September 2024, still missing the old UI. Still haven’t found a solution since Openmail it’s been dismissed and not compatible with most recent Android version.

[Elan]

I’ve switched to FairEmail.

[Robert080]

Thank you for your feedback.
Has it got a startup screen with the account list?

[tchara]

Just check it out yourself…

FairEmail

[kewisch]

I’m sure you’ve guessed, but as the team is small we won’t be able to maintain two UIs in parallel. If you’re going out to try a new client I’d love to see you check back in once in a while to see how things have changed.

I’ve seen a few comments not liking the new UI, but what I’d love to see more is what specifically you liked about the old UI that the new one does not have, and what is the best possible alternative way you’ve discovered to deal with the UI problem you are observing (ok to say there is no way).

This would help us be more selective about what is missing and see how we can evolve the UI in the future.

[Robert080]

Thank you for your feedback.
On my desktop PC I have been using Thunderbird since version 3 and it is still irreplaceable and unbeatable for me. As a browser I have always used Mozilla. This is to say how much I appreciate Mozilla’s work.
The old (UI) of K9 was unbeatable, and still is for OpenMail, because of the startup screen from which I could EASILY access (big buttons + colour code) individually or collectively to individual (in my case 8 mail accounts!) mails and mailboxes settings. I summarise what I could quickly access with one click from that startup screen: combined inbox, all mail (incoming + outgoing + drafts), inboxes of individual mail accounts, folders of individual mail accounts, account settings. All in a quick and intuitive manner. In my opinion, it is comparable to the ‘desktop’ function of a PC. I’m not talking about changing the actual UI, just talking about adding an “home” startup screen.
That’s it and I find it difficult to continue using my 8 mail accounts without this sorting ‘hub’. This is my opinion and personal requirement.
Thanks in advance.

[Robert080]

Unfortunately seems not to be possibile.

[wsmwk]

Hi Robert. So basically a dashboard?

I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this posted elsewhere, perhaps at the issues tracker.

In any event, can you help us capture your wish at Ideas - Mozilla Connect if it’s not already there. It will be a great help, because we are using Connect to collect ideas for future development, and for user voting.

Thanks