Ever since a day or so after getting my pixel 3 xl, the count icon that appears as a badge above all apps which I have this functionality, shows just a blank dot, and no number in them.
So for example I can't see how many unread emails I have from the Gmail app icon... Same with any other so that should show a "count" over the icon.
I've read that a cache partition wipe solved this issue for some Galaxy phones but our phone doesn't allow for this particular to be wiped as it is sure managed or something...
ANY IDEA HOW TO FIX THIS WITHOUT HARD RESETTING?
OR is there any kind of full backup software that will save my apps, settings, and home screen setup?
What launcher are you using? if it is the default Pixel launcher, there is no count badge present. it only shows the notification dots. The Samsung Launcher, unlike the Google Launcher, shows the count.
To fix this, you may want to use a different launcher - Nova Launcher paired with TeslaUnread will give you the functionality you are looking for.
This is absolutely not true. My wife has the exact same phone and hers has a number in the bubble advice her text message app (and every other app with notifications) which show the number of unread text messages she has.
Mine just shows a bubble (dot. See the Facebook icon in the screen shot.)
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This is absolutely not true. My wife has the exact same phone and hers has a number in the bubble advice her text message app (and every other app with notifications) which show the number of unread text messages she has.
Mine just shows a bubble (dot. See the Facebook icon in the screen shot.)
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I have never had a number on the dot using the pixel launcher. The only way I have is by using Nova launcher
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This is absolutely not true. My wife has the exact same phone and hers has a number in the bubble advice her text message app (and every other app with notifications) which show the number of unread text messages she has.
Mine just shows a bubble (dot. See the Facebook icon in the screen shot.)
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No man, it absolutely is true. The default launcher with the Pixel 3 does not have numbers, only colored dots. That's it. Download a Home Switcher app on her phone and see what launcher she's currently using.
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When I first got this phone, the SMS icon on the first page would show if i have an unread text (eg. shows 1 on the icon). I have since installed Calkulin's rom and pro launcher as my launcher program. The icon no longer shows how many unread texts I have. I think it may have to do with the fact that I probably accidentally deleted the default sms icon and had to add it back by adding the application (messaging) to the dock bar. No matter what I try though it won't show how many unread I have now.
It may be important to note that if I go to touchwiz launcher, it will still show the unread count. Both launcher ex and launcher pro will not.
Has anyone encountered this? It's kind of annoying since it's an important feature. Thanks for any help.
You should search the Launcher Pro forums and FAQ. I stopped using that Launcher but there are ways. As you said, it works with Touchwiz, so the problem is how you've set up Launcher Pro.
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Is there something I'm missing? Why does htc not include an sms window for the lockscreen?
Tried sms popup which worked on previous htc's, but with ics has some weird issues. Shows blank window, and once closed keeps opening other messages on lockscreen.
Go sms pro works fine, however the lockscreen window has such a small font, you can barely read it.
Handscent is an app that has mixed reviews.
What are some other options to display an sms window message on the lockscreen?
Go to Settings -> Customize and choose "Productivity" as your lock screen style.
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And now that you have the answer, I'll answer what will most likely be your next question after you get it set up. The texts shown on the productivity lock screen only show the phone number, not the person's name (even if it's in your contacts). I'm guessing this is on purpose for privacy. EG: incoming text from your fling appearing by name on your locked phone in front of your wife/girlfriend/husband/partner/boyfriend. If you have multiple messages you can swipe them left and right to see multiples w/o unlocking the phone. To go directly to a specific message drag it to the unlock ring.
That's awesome, however the lock screen doesn't turn on. You have to grab the phone and awaken it. Seems pointless lol.
*Edit* Found what I was looking for!
Get SMS Wakeup from the market. You can use any lock screen option, even wallpaper. Then in the default sms preferences select show name and number on lock screen.
Very happy about this. No more third party sms apps necessary
Now the lock screen turns on, shows the name and number of the text message without having to grab the phone!
I would like to change the screen lock, so I could put shortcuts on it to music, camera etc.
Any recommended app?
evyasher said:
I would like to change the screen lock, so I could put shortcuts on it to music, camera etc.
Any recommended app?
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I presume you mean the icons on the lock screen.
When on the sense home screen drag and drop icons in and out of the bar at the bottom
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I would like to change the screen lock, so I could put shortcuts on it to music, camera etc.
Any recommended app?
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widget locker
From all the reading I have done, it appears that the unread count not showing on the gmail app is a known issue? When I get text messages, I see a "1" overlay on my messages icon. But not for Gmail. I did see an app in the play store that is "supposed" to fix this. Or would I be better served by flashing a custom rom. It seems pretty absurd to me that an OS made by google doesnt have overlays for Gmail.
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From all the reading I have done, it appears that the unread count not showing on the gmail app is a known issue? When I get text messages, I see a "1" overlay on my messages icon. But not for Gmail. I did see an app in the play store that is "supposed" to fix this. Or would I be better served by flashing a custom rom. It seems pretty absurd to me that an OS made by google doesnt have overlays for Gmail.
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+1 here
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I think that's a TouchWiz feature. And thats why it only works with the messages and built-in email app, etc.
I use Nova Prime, I think the pay version of most launchers includes that. But, I never found a free launcher that did it.
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Nova might do it, if you install the tesla unread plugin, but I'm not sure. Picked up Prime when they had the $.25 sale and have loved it
Tried out nova prime with tesla unread plugin and it works decent. Without some app I don't know of a way to get the unread number on not stock apps.
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Tried out nova prime with tesla unread plugin and it works decent. Without some app I don't know of a way to get the unread number on not stock apps.
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When I have new emails in my Gmail account, there's a little icon in the notification bar. Ans when I swipe it down, it even shows me the titles of the emails. I know this doesn't solve ur problem, but it works for me.
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x2h said:
When I have new emails in my Gmail account, there's a little icon in the notification bar. Ans when I swipe it down, it even shows me the titles of the emails. I know this doesn't solve ur problem, but it works for me.
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I have the same thing. The notification bar just seems very crowded to me and I end up overlooking the notification. More of a personal problem than anything but would be a nice feature to have standard.
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I got the Nova launcher from Google play store. However I'm unable to see the number of missed calls, unread messages above the small icons on the home screen. I then downloaded the Tesla Unread application and enabled the required options to display the unread count. I did the same in the Nova launcher setting too. It still isn't working. Any idea why?
Regards
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I got the Nova launcher from Google play store. However I'm unable to see the number of missed calls, unread messages above the small icons on the home screen. I then downloaded the Tesla Unread application and enabled the required options to display the unread count. I did the same in the Nova launcher setting too. It still isn't working. Any idea why?
Regards
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Check in your display settings then look for some toggles for notifications.
Actually never mind I got confused between display notification toggles on a different phone xD try doing a full wipe of data/cache/dalvik make sure you have a backup of course.
i think you need nova launcher prime,if u already have it,then try to restart the launcher/phone
Hi All,
I'm using Nova Launcher 6 and Tesla Unread for years. The only thing that prevents me from updating to Nova 7 is the lack of Tesla Unread.
Is there an alternative to this addon?
Any update on this?
I'm not sure what you mean, tesla unread is obsolete we now have all the function built in Nova and Android. Enable notifcation access for Nova and select what kind dot, number customize color etc in Nova options. In order to select which apps use it and which dont you use android app notifcation settings individually and de-select use of the badge.
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I'm not sure what you mean, tesla unread is obsolete we now have all the function built in Nova and Android. Enable notifcation access for Nova and select what kind dot, number customize color etc in Nova options. In order to select which apps use it and which dont you use android app notifcation settings individually and de-select use of the badge.
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It is not the same functionality. As soon as you swipe the botifi ation away the unread count vanishes. Tesla unread always had a badge on the app icon with a count it never counted on the notifications.
houch80 said:
It is not the same functionality. As soon as you swipe the botifi ation away the unread count vanishes. Tesla unread always had a badge on the app icon with a count it never counted on the notifications.
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I think that's the normal function, its an un-read count notifier, so it should go away once you've read or swiped away the notification, why would you want the number to stay, or am i misunderstanding?
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It is not the same functionality. As soon as you swipe the botifi ation away the unread count vanishes. Tesla unread always had a badge on the app icon with a count it never counted on the notifications.
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I'm having the same issue and would love to find a solution for that....
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I think that's the normal function, its an un-read count notifier, so it should go away once you've read or swiped away the notification, why would you want the number to stay, or am i misunderstanding?
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But it's not how the old function worked. Previously TelsaUnread didn't rely on notifications for unread counts, ie. I don't want a notification for every work email I get, but I like the number showing on the icon.
To this day I am still using Tesla Unread and Nova6 for my unread message counter (for whastapp, gmail, etc.), is there no new solution?
The "notifications" counter doesn't work for me, since I have them disabled. I am not interested in a notification for each WhatsApp or for each email that arrives, which are dozens.... I want to know how many pending messages I have.
I don't understand this operation of android...