Normally when I get an email through gmail and I use my PC to reply, my email address, incoming and outgoing is green. When I reply from my phone, my address (in the outgoing message) turns purple and I see this when I log into gmail through my PC. However, when I replayed to an email last night while on my PC my email address in the outgoing message turned purple, and I am wondering what does this mean. I google searched and found nothing.

2/22/2011 5:17:27 PM

I don't know if the colors have changed but my account is now on lockdown.

Quote :

"Account Lockdown: Unusual Activity Detected This account has been locked down due to unusual account activity. It may take up to 24 hours for you to regain access. Unusual account activity includes, but is not limited to: Receiving, deleting, or downloading large amounts of mail via POP in a short period of time. Sending a large number of undeliverable messages (messages that bounce back). Using file-sharing or file-storage software, browser extensions, or third party software that automatically logs in to your account. Leaving multiple instances of your Gmail account open. Browser-related issues. Please note that if you find your browser continually reloading while attempting to access your Inbox, it’s probably a browser issue, and it may be necessary to clear your browser’s cache and cookies. If you feel that you have been using your Gmail account according to the Gmail Terms of Use, you can troubleshoot your problem by clicking her"

2/22/2011 5:27:58 PM

Actually I am referring to the name on the email address, not the email address itself. Here is an example:

Normally Green <normally.green@gmail.com>

Now Purple <now.purple@gmail.com>

2/22/2011 5:38:04 PM

^^step off dat GmailDrive son

2/23/2011 11:27:44 AM

Are you talking about the "tab" or header above the message body?

if so, that's just gmails way of making it easier to browse through email strings. If you were the first person (initiator) in an email string, you'll be green. Then the next person to reply is assigned purple, then the third person is assigned burgundy, then gold, then pink, etc. etc. These colors stay with their assigned person/address for the duration of that email string.

For example, Bill sends an email to Joe, Dave, and Phil. Bill will show up as green in the "thread." Joe replies first, his name shows up as purple. Phil joins the fun and his name shows up as burgundy.

Later, Joe sends an email (with a different subject line) to Bill and Dave. Joe is assigned green for that thread. Bill replies first, so he shows up as purple. Dave is late to the party and is assigned burgundy.

I may have done a poor job of explaining it, but hopefully it makes a little bit of sense. Just collapse a big email string the pattern will become evident.

If I misinterpreted your problem, then just ignore this post

2/23/2011 11:58:45 AM

My guess is you're using your provider's network/email service to send the message rather than the gmail app on your phone. Thus, gmail doesn't recognize you exactly the same way and thinks you may be a 3rd person in the conversation. For example your phone may be setup to say your name is "Joe" instead of "Joe Smith" or the capitalization is different, or something like that.

2/23/2011 9:50:03 PM