SMS and Unlock Question

[fraze]

Hi All - New here, so forgive me if this has already been addressed....

1) How do I get the status bar to display how many missed SMS messages I have? (I've seen screens of the smiley having a red circle with a # of missed SMS's)

2) Is there a way to tell it not to lock the screen (the slider) when it's connected via USB?

Thanks for your help!

[bamfsig45]

1: That is a functionality of Handcent SMS which can replace the Standard SMS App.
2: I dont think so unless you manually go into settings and tell the screen to always stay on.

[Trip]

If you go into Settings, then Applications, then Development, there is an option in there to Stay Awake, which keeps the screen awake while charging.

[fraze]

Thanks guys!!!

Bam - I downloaded Handcent SMS. I like the notification options. My question though, is there a way to stop the main SMS app from notifying me too? I get 2 notifications for every 1 text message.

Thanks again

[russwhite]

I also get two notifications for each text. One from the native app and the other from Handcent - anybody out there figure out how to put the Messaging app to sleep? Thanks, Russ

[godanigo]

Go into settings and turn off notification.

Menu button is your friend.

[fraze]

Russ - It is the menu settings.... I found this while browsing their site to resolve it:
FAQ

[thundercats]

I just disabled the notification options for the default messaging app as I am far more pleased with the way Handcent handles my messages. =]