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Glimpse Notifications

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Turn on screen upon incoming notifications.

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Total installs
1,099,549
exact · Play shows 1,000,000+
Installs / day
0
since last crawl
Rating
4.1★
5.5K ratings · 380 reviews
Released
22 Apr 2015
11.5y ago
Last update
12 Aug 2026
v5.2.3 · 2mo ago
Countries
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not checked yet

Install history

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Country availability

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • No data collected

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

9 in 5 groups
5 Sensitive3 Notable1 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
  • Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are using
Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
OtherSensitive3

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps · SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Tired of having to press the power button to see new notifications? Ex-iPhone user and cannot believe your Android doesn't offer such a basic function? Your new phone doesn't have LED notification anymore? Want to pull your phone out of your bag or pocket and immediately have it enabled? Like to get repeated reminders for pending notifications? Then this app is for you! FEATURES • Keeps using the secure system lock screen • Control how long the lock screen is shown • Choose which apps whose notifications should turn on the screen • Quiet Times to prevent the screen from turning on at a bad time • Supports System Do Not Disturb (DnD) modes • Extensive pocket mode to prevent the screen from turning on in your pocket • Double-tap to lock on the lock screen (only < Oreo) • Recurring notifications • Motion detection notices when you picket up the phone to check a new notification • App is as energy efficient as possible • This is a private pet project - so it's free! No data is being collected! MEDIA REVIEWS XDA: http://www.xda-developers.com/an-updated-look-at-glimpse-notifications/ Lifehacker: http://lifehacker.com/glimpse-automatically-turns-your-screen-on-to-see-your-1700901832 Caschys Blog (German): http://stadt-bremerhaven.de/app-tipp-glimpse-notifications/ RESOURCES Website: https://sites.google.com/view/glimpse-notifications XDA Development Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-glimpse-notifications-t3090575 FINGERPRINT SENSORS AND SMARTLOCKS Depending on your configuration, this app may need the Device Administrator permission. To implement several (optional) features, Glimpse Notifications may need to turn off the screen. By default no special permissions are needed for this. To improve security or for a better user experience you may give the app device administrator or accessibility service permissions. PROBLEMS ON SOME DEVICES Android devices are quite diverse and not all functions work equally well everywhere. The FAQ (English) contains a lot of hints how to configure this app for devices by Sasmung, Huawei, Xiaomi, OnePlus, ... HUAWEI, Xiaomi (MIUI) Glimpse Notifications only shows the lock screen, it doesn't render the notifications. To see notifications from, for instance, your texting app, your need to open system settings and allow the texting app to show notifications on the lock screen. SAMSUNG EDGE LIGHTING To avoid conflicts, it is recommended to disable Edge lighting or at least remove Glimpse Notifications from Edge lighting. REQUIRED PERMISSIONS • BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE: Core permission to have the app being informed about new notifications. • WAKE_LOCK: needed to turn on the screen OPTIONAL PERMISSIONS • BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN: to close and lock the screen • BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE: can be given to close the screen with perfect user experience (only Android 9+) • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: to determine the duration of custom notification sounds. • SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW: implement double-tap to lock (only until Android 7) • VIBRATE: recurring notifications can be indicated using a vibration pattern EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY Nullgrad Apps cannot be held responsible for damages happening by using this app. This includes, but is not limited to, notifications being missed or misinterpreted due some function of Glimpse Notifications.

What's new

Modernize UI to use Jetpack Compose. There are no new features, but the App is now in better shaper for future development. Stability improvements. ❤️ the app? Give it some ⭐! Questions? Email 📧 to [email protected]!

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