Originally Posted by
Mitsu3000gt
Android 8.0 shows you a dot that indicates you have unread messages, but it doesn't say the number of unread messages. The default android text app is probably the best one out there (Other than WhatsApp), as long as that the message counter detail isn't a deal breaker. Moving to a crappier app just to get the counter is not something I would recommend unless that is her #1 most wanted feature. The messages also stay in the android notification bar unless dismissed, and in that bar it will tell you how many you have unread.