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Glimpse Notifications

Turn on screen upon incoming notifications.

Nullgrad Apps · de.nullgrad.glimpse

5.0 out of 5 (4 ratings) 1M+ downloads v5.2.3 3 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v5.2.3 (5002003)
Updated
Aug 15, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size
3 MB
Requires
Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Productivity (app)
Listed since
Apr 7, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
11 (4 sensitive)
Website
plus.google.com/u/0/105721704336323394016/posts
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Glimpse Notifications is an app by Nullgrad Apps in the Productivity category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.0.21, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 11 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including read phone status and identity, display over other apps and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.2.1.

What's new in v5.2.3

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]!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

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.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.0.21. Since v5.1.7 it requires Android 8.0+.

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 15, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Nullgrad Apps” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Aug 15, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Aug 15, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Nullgrad Apps, OU=Android Development, O=Nullgrad Apps, L=Kriftel, ST=Hessen, C=49
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)E1:84:23:7F:23:1C:74:70:8B:A2:CE:C8:5B:8B:9A:AB:FB:0E:F4:02
  • File MD554baa935433383f4fd98f15ccb656db0
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (11)

Glimpse Notifications requests 11 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Glimpse Notifications APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Glimpse Notifications for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 5.0.21 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 5.0.21 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Glimpse Notifications APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 54baa935433383f4fd98f15ccb656db0.

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