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Glimpse Notifications (Package Name: de.nullgrad.glimpse) is developed by Nullgrad Apps and the latest version of Glimpse Notifications 5.1.6 was updated on March 18, 2026. Glimpse Notifications is in the category of Productivity. You can check all apps from the developer of Glimpse Notifications and find 200 alternative apps to Glimpse Notifications on Android. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 8.0+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.

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.

Glimpse Notifications 5.1.6 Update

· App now requires Android 8 or higher
· new option to allow turning on the screen during calls
· major under-the-hood improvements for stability
· translation updates (AI)
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Glimpse Notifications 5.1.6 APK

March 20, 2026 3.09 MB

Requires Android: Android 8.0+

Screen DPI: 160-640dpi

SHA1: 91b7e466827ac54ee086c074654c395de9c036ef

Size: 3.09 MB

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Glimpse Notifications 5.0.21 APK

July 22, 2025 2.98 MB

Requires Android: Android 5.0+

Screen DPI: 120-640dpi

SHA1: 1b388033871f3182c99c1739a874d17311c8a198

Size: 2.98 MB

What's New:

· update to meet Google Play target SDK requirements
· 👏 to all translators!
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Glimpse Notifications 5.0.20 APK

July 20, 2025 2.98 MB

Requires Android: Android 5.0+

Screen DPI: 120-640dpi

SHA1: de11bfd2f401f4d8a8bbc608b276a09ea4e4d27e

Size: 2.98 MB

What's New:

· update to meet Google Play target SDK requirements
· 👏 to all translators!
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Questions? Email 📧 to [email protected]!

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Glimpse Notifications 5.0.18 APK

July 18, 2024 3.23 MB

Requires Android: Android 5.0+

Screen DPI: 120-640dpi

SHA1: 899d8d550d84db1d049dff2e842baa40acfc4dc1

Size: 3.23 MB

What's New:

· remove separate service process to make app more robust against battery optimizers
· update Android target
· update dependencies
· bug fixes
· 👏 to all translators!
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Questions? Email 📧 to [email protected]!

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More Information

Package Name:

de.nullgrad.glimpse

Category:

Productivity Apps

Update Date:

2026-03-18

Latest Version:

5.1.6

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