smscon should check incoming sms even when in testmode, provided the sms comes in AFTER the test-operation has been performed. Only minor restrictions apply (GPS relatet stuff might not work as expected etc), so it is recommended to terminate test mode. In xterm following command does it: Code: $ smscon -restart . If smscon does not recognize your sms-commands, they are probably misspelled. Take a look in the log: Code: $ smscon -log Consider to pipe output through "more". If the command has been recognized there will be an log entry (and then this means that smscon does not behave correctly on receiving the command). But I guess that the command is not recognized. To get a list of all recognized commands send COM_CHECK (if you know how this is spelled) or - on the phone - enter following command in xterm: Code: $ smscon -sms Tell me if that helps you.
$ smscon -restart
$ smscon -log
$ smscon -sms