Glimpse Notifications 5.0.17
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Free Version
Publisher Description
Glimpse Notifications - Turn on screen upon incoming notifications.
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 • 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.
About Glimpse Notifications
Glimpse Notifications is a free app for Android published in the PIMS & Calendars list of apps, part of Business.
The company that develops Glimpse Notifications is Nullgrad Apps. The latest version released by its developer is 5.0.17.
To install Glimpse Notifications on your Android device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2024-02-24 and was downloaded 3 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Glimpse Notifications as malware as malware if the download link to de.nullgrad.glimpse is broken.
How to install Glimpse Notifications on your Android device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to Google Play.
- Once the Glimpse Notifications is shown in the Google Play listing of your Android device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the Install button located below the search bar and to the right of the app icon.
- A pop-up window with the permissions required by Glimpse Notifications will be shown. Click on Accept to continue the process.
- Glimpse Notifications will be downloaded onto your device, displaying a progress. Once the download completes, the installation will start and you'll get a notification after the installation is finished.
