Ability to light up the screen for new notifications

[Archon810]

I'm using the new US version of HTC Hero (I believe it's running 1.5) and I
noticed the following pretty annoying problem that I cannot seem to tweak.

If a new calendar event or alarm come in, the screen briefly lights up to
show what the message is, and then turns off after a short while. That way,
I don't have to turn it on, pull down the protective screen, then the
notification bar, etc.

However, with email, SMS, gtalk, and the like, the screen doesn't light up.
There are settings for having a sound or vibrate, neither of which light up
the screen. When I press the Menu or power button, the new notification
sits happily in both the lower part of the screen and the notification area.

I hope I am being clear.

This is filed as a bug Issue 4245 - android - Ability to light up the screen for new notifications - Project Hosting on Google Code which so far got no responses. :-/

 

[lgrulz]

Very true that annoyed me too. I have sprint and went with the other messaging app called handcent. Now when I receive a message, text or pic atleast it'll light up and has many other options. Prolly doesnt work with email though I havent tested or noticed that...