possible to get sms preview on the lock screen instead of the puzzle pieces?

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just wondering? lock screen seems lack of features and would like to enhance

I downloaded app called SMS Popup. Its pretty cool. When you get an incoming SMS it turns the screen on and shows you the txt, you can then close, delete, or reply right from there.

Originally Posted by derek4484

I downloaded app called SMS Popup. Its pretty cool. When you get an incoming SMS it turns the screen on and shows you the txt, you can then close, delete, or reply right from there.

Does it show up like iphone does with txts? or it takes you straight to the message window?

handcent sms works great

Originally Posted by loudjp

handcent sms works great

I agree with you! Very customizable.

Do either of those pop up ONLY when locked?

The iPhone's popups are truly a PITA, I love the way Android does it when I'm using it... But I wish there would be some sort of popup preview when locked.

Originally Posted by daleaf

Does it show up like iphone does with txts? or it takes you straight to the message window?

It shows up on the home screen like iphone does, only little better, you can quick reply right from the window.

It reminds me of BiteSMS for jailbroke iphones.

Originally Posted by loudjp

handcent sms works great

I have heard that, not tried it yet. Gonna roll with SMS Popup for a week or two then try handcent.

So far what I like about SMS Popup is the fact that it gives you the popup with the quick reply, close, delete option, but it doesnt interfere with or override the default built in messaging app (which I kind of like too).

I tested out a Droid last November for 30 days. And after using an iphone for 2 years one of the biggest gripes I had about android was the way you got almost no notification of an incoming sms, except for a tiny little LED. If I had known about handcent or sms popup I may have never taken the Droid back within the 30 day window. I was missing tons of txt messages because of it.

i have a request can someone post a picture of the puzzle pieces when a message comes

Originally Posted by derek4484

I have heard that, not tried it yet. Gonna roll with SMS Popup for a week or two then try handcent.

So far what I like about SMS Popup is the fact that it gives you the popup with the quick reply, close, delete option, but it doesnt interfere with or override the default built in messaging app (which I kind of like too).

I switched from Handcent to SMS Popup for that reason... SMS Popup seems more integrated whereas there's just way too much stuff going on with Handcent