[joecoolinsc]

I have the same problem, and not just with SMS, but all notifications waking the screen. Also I have watched the screen come on when the phone changed from Sprint to digital roaming.

Even if you lock the phone from the start menu the screen wakes on all of these events. If the phone is in your pocket or case the screen then stays awake if it is touched. So power consumption is an issue. But at least the lock prevents pocket calls, inadvertent hang-ups, and a multidude of other possible key presses.

One thing I plan to do to combat this is get a body glove case or similar that has at least a little edge around the screen so there is a buffer between the screen and the case. Lock the phone before holstering, and the screen wakes (hopefully) won't last very long depending on display settings.

It is poor design in both the hardware and software. In my opinion, the screen should only wake for an incoming call. Any other events you can push the button to turn the screen on and see what it is/was.

Joe