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[Q] SMS notification on lock screen?

So I picked up a G2 to replace my Iphone 2G, which I've had since the thing came out some four years ago. I've gotten used to my screen lighting up and showing me new text messages on the lock screen, and this feature doesn't exist as far as I can tell on the G2. When I receive a text, it vibrates and plays my notification sound, and the touchpad light blinks periodically. What I would prefer, if the phone is sitting next to me on my desk, would be for it to light up and show me the text and who sent it like the Iphone does so I don't have to unlock the phone and open the messaging app just to see if it's important.
I bought widget locker so I could customize my lock screen a bit, so I suppose if there were a widget for that, I could just toss it on there? Does anyone know of this type of widget? How would I have it turn on the screen for a few seconds when I receive a text? Is this even possible?
Otherwise, I love this phone. Android does so many amazing things. It's like having a computer in my pocket!

SMS Popup Works Well For Me You Can Find It In The Market

Chompsms and handcent both have customizable popup notifications.
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SMS Popup is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

Download smsawake in the market, no need for other dumb sms app..
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Light up screen when texted

Am i missing it or is there no option for the screen to light up when i get a new text?
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I have not had my screen turn on with text-messages before, but there is an option to flash your LED as long as you have an unread message - would that do?
Perhaps a third-party text-messaging package can turn on the screen for you.

Thanks. No i was lookin for it to light up therefore when im sleepin n hear it go off. I can see who it is. Instead of waking up the phone. Just easier my other cell had an app for it but it wont work for the defy.
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After some searching didn't find any thing to wake my phone with a text. Then i downloaded full screen caller ID. And ban there it was in the menu. An option to light up with txt. For any 1 in the future. Thanks for reading
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installing Handsent also gives this feature

Im tryin handcent. How do i turn off the sent notifaction. ?? If i reply off the pop up the message indication don't go away
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I like handcent better but how do i get the felts notification off. When i hit delete in a text it always ask.me if im sure. He'll yeah im sure. Gotta get rid of the evidence fast i don't want to hit yes again. So how do i make it delete 1 time. Without the" are u sure. Couldn't find it. But def better then the 1 i had. Thanks.
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Getting screen notification when the screen is locked

Is there an app that can display notifications and turn on the backlight when a SMS or Email comes in - When the phone is locked?
Every time a message comes in, I have to press the power button, put in my passcode, and go to the message just to see what it is.
It would be nice to get a Pop-up on the screen with most of the info

For previous Samsungs, there was an app called NoLED, which would light up the screen for notifications. You can see how that is developing for the Nexus.
-bZj
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NoLed works. I use it and light flow together. I never miss a notification now
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You may want to try smspopup. It displays a popup when you receive a text message..
However, I'm not sure if it will display over the lock screen when you have a passcode enabled. However, it has a ton of options for managing the popup when locked, so you may want to check it out.

nbeebe24 said:
NoLed works. I use it and light flow together. I never miss a notification now
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Does NoLed need root? :>

I did a little digging around and found NotifierPro to work best for me.

[Q] Locked screen and Text Messages...

Is the screen supposed to turn on when I receive a text message and the screen is locked? I only get the sound and the light notification. But when I receive a call it turns on like it should...is this normal?

Yes, it's normal. There are some third party apps that allow the screen to turn on when a text comes in.
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Thanks God. I thought I got a dud of a phone...

the screen only turns on with incoming calls. all other notifications don't.

If you do want it to turn on, you could use GoSMS, there is also an option to tur that off using that app

Screen doesn't turn on with receive SMS

I'm on 4.04 currently, 100% untouched. I always thought when you received a sms that the screen would turn on for a few seconds but I'm noticing this is not happening. Is this normal or have I got a problem??
Cheers
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this is normal, if you want to control your notification led use this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...g.android.lightflowlite&feature=search_result
but if you want your display to turn on use this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.led.notify&feature=search_result

"Sms pop up" on the market will suit your needs.
good day.

You need a different SMS app to enable this. Handcent, chomp SMS, etc. Those will do what you're asking.

There is a reason we have a notification light...tbe sccreen turning on all the time consumes battery
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