Control remote images in mail on Android
In the XgenPlus app, open account settings, then Reading mail, and set Always show images to No, From contacts or From anyone. When pictures are blocked, a Show pictures button appears in the mail. Tap it to load pictures for that one mail only.
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How to control remote images in mail on android
Where: Account settings › Reading mail › Always show images
- Open the account's settings and go to Reading mail.
- Tap Always show images.
- Choose No, From contacts or From anyone.
- In a mail with blocked pictures, tap Show pictures to load them once.
When to use it
Anita gets many marketing mails. She sets Always show images to From contacts, so pictures load for colleagues and stay hidden for everyone else.
Options
| Choice | What it does |
|---|---|
| No | Never loads remote pictures automatically. |
| From contacts | Loads them only for senders in your contacts. |
| From anyone | Loads them for every sender. |
Good to know
- The setting is per account.
- Pictures inside the mail itself are shown. Only pictures fetched from the internet are blocked.
- Scripts in mail are removed automatically.
Common questions
Which setting is best for privacy?
Choose No. Pictures stay hidden until you tap Show pictures, so senders cannot tell when you opened a mail.
How does From contacts decide?
It loads pictures only when the sender's address is in your phone's contacts. The app needs the Contacts permission for this.
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Updated 2026-10-28