Android: mark SMS as unread - is that possible?

With the standard Android message app, you cannot mark any text messages that have already been read as unread. In this guide we show you how it works anyway.

Handcent SMS: How to mark an SMS on your Android phone as unread

For this you need the free Handcent SMS app.

1. Open the application and make the app the standard app for sending and receiving messages. Simply tap on the "Setup" button and then on "Yes". We show you an alternative way in this practical tip.
2. In the inbox, click on a chat history that contains the message you want to mark as unread.
3. Hold your finger on the message and then select "Mark as Unread" in the pop-up window.
4. The selected message now appears in the notification bar as unread.