Wondering if there is a way to turn the led on for notifications for things other than missed calls/voicemails. For example, new texts or emails... That has to be the biggest thing I miss about my BB so far..
I don't think they should change the 160 character limit. That's the standard. It's called SHORT message service (SMS). Just like Twitter limits you to 150 characters (because it's based off of SMS). Just learn to be more succinct. Texting is an art. It's part of today's culture.
Don't text me a novel. If you have that much to say, write an email or call me.
The fact that the Arrive doesn't do it is an oversight and a bug, not some preservation of cultural norms and art.
On the LED light, it more than likely isn't a bug and I actually don't really get the need and, definitely, don't miss it. MS didn't have a notification light as one of the minimum requirements because they didn't have a setting for it. Honestly, with the notifications on the lock screen, I don't see why you'd need one really. The little icons are much more informative than a blinking light to let you know about new things.
Okay, so a lot of people seem to be talking and misunderstand everyone else (or, at least, I'm not, which is entirely possible ).
On the text message limit. The missing feature is not one that sends more than 160 characters, it's one that splits messages more than 160 into two separate SMS messages. In other words, if I send a 162 character message to someone, it's actually a 160 character message and a separate 2 character message that follows the first message. It IS a known bug according to a Sprint employee (160 Character limit for txt messages on HTC Arrive? - Microsoft Answers) who actually also posted on the forums here, too.
I actually never noticed that it blinked when you missed a call, but I'd still guess the light was an HTC feature since I think I remember hearing that the other WinPhones don't have LED notification lights for even missed calls (though, now, I'm wondering if they at least have one for charging and low battery). Anyway, it's not that I think they're exclusive, it's that I think the lock screen notifications make the LED notification for calls and messages not necessary, almost a novelty.The lock screen and led notifications are hardly mutually exclusive. In fact they are complementary and would work very well side-by-side. I'd rather have the option to have led notifications than not have any option at all. Why even have a blinking light for missed calls then? It just leaves the impression that they didn't think it through.
When it comes to user experience choice/flexibility is usually better.
Um, I know it's not possible and I was confirming it was a bug. I said this in the post you replied to and it's easily backed up with the link I provided... The only thing I said wrong was in the parentheses. I meant to say "or, at least, I might be [misunderstanding everyone else]..."You are the one misunderstanding whats going on.
Sending a 162 character text is impossible with the arrive. The bug is that it DONT split the text into multiple messages (like just about every other phone on the planet) it just stops letting you input text at 160 entirely.
Certain people being condescending and claiming its not a bug is whats hilarious. This is not how it was intended to work and they have promised a fix.
Its a bug, plain and simple.
You are the one misunderstanding whats going on.
Sending a 162 character text is impossible with the arrive. The bug is that it DONT split the text into multiple messages (like just about every other phone on the planet) it just stops letting you input text at 160 entirely.
Certain people being condescending and claiming its not a bug is whats hilarious. This is not how it was intended to work and they have promised a fix.
Its a bug, plain and simple.