How to see notifications on my unlock screen/home screen?

[Abhik2010]

I am new to Android. Switched over from Windows. I tried searching in this forum and Google in general without finding an answer.

I would like to be able to see notifications on my unlock screen/home screen. For example, 3 unread gmail messages, 5 unread exchange messages, 1 new sms. Is this possible?

In the home screen I have widgets, but they don't seem to show a little number on the icon with unread.

I know there may be apps for these, but any way to do this without the apps?

I use a HTC Desire 820.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! That feature usually isn't available unless you install a 3rd party app like NiLS Lockscreen Notifications.