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dlazer

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I use Launcher Pro and when I get a new text message I see the notification in the notification bar at the top, and on the text messaging icon in the dock bar for Launcher Pro. When I check the message using the notification bar, the little number next to the messaging icon doesn't go away. I have to actually click on the messaging icon to look at the message in order for the little number to disappear. Is there a way to make the icon number go away when I check it from the notification bar?
 
I registered JUST to reply to this question because I'm in the same boat and it's been pissing me off for several days now since I got my phone.

The solution:

Coming from an iPhone to an Android is interesting. The iPhone is far more organized and manageable, Android is definitely for the more tech savvy / curious. When you don't use those damn default programs like text messaging and email, and you don't adjust their settings, you will keep getting those notifications until you go into text messaging and read them (not in handcent or whatever else).

The easiest fix is to go into your app drawer, go to text messaging, and turn off notification bar notifications. It works the same for the email app I imagine, but I haven't had a problem. I use the gmail app not the email app.

Remember, if you aren't using stock programs for basic functions, make sure to turn off all notifications and settings for the default programs.
 
I may have misread your question. My problem was that Handcent and the default text messaging app was displaying text notifications in the notification bar.

However, I have my setup the way you do, and I haven't had any problems with the little number by the icon not going away. I can't check it now, but when someone texts me, I'll look at my settings and try and help.

EDIT:

Just got a text. Swiped finger to open, pulled down notification bar and read message. The number over the actual Handcent icon disappeared when I did so.

Settings:
LauncherPro - Dock Settings - All dock notifications turned out
Handcent - Notification Settings - Notifications is checked, popup is turned OFF
Handcent - Notification settings - notification settings - show unread count is on

Hope that helps you. I suspect popup has something to do with it
 
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