I don't text so cant help you there.
5. Install sprint 1% battery driver (
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...1&d=1253856507) You'll have to be signed in at xda to download it.
Then you need a new taskbar to show the numbers. So Install
Spike's 6.1 Taskbar Edited By Mighty Mike For CDMA Devices.