Click on the multi task virtual button, If you have a text message waiting for you then you should see it there. Else create a short cut on the screen. tab on an empty space area on the screen, the configuration setting will appear at the top. Click on the task bar then add short cut to Conversation.

Done! tha'ts what I did. I add the short cuts to my home screens. Do not put too many on your main home screen. Else it will slow you down when you start up the device.

Lol take a look at my first owner impression