# Glyphith - Nothing Phone (1)

> Unlock your glyphs. Allows you to have your Nothing Phone (1) glyph lights pulse

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.commit451.glyphith](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.commit451.glyphith)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.commit451.glyphith`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Commit 451
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 28,061
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (185 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-12-09
- **First published:** 2022-12-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 5.32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commit451.glyphith)
- **Website:** [https://commit451.com](https://commit451.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://commit451.com/#/privacy](https://commit451.com/#/privacy)

## Description

**Glyphith** is a unique Chrome extension designed for the Nothing Phone (1) that enables users to unlock and customize the phone's iconic glyph lights. This extension allows the glyph lights on the back of your device to pulse ambiently, providing a cool visual effect that activates even when you're not receiving notifications. 

Please note that Glyphith requires root access to function. It's perfect for users who want to showcase their phone's distinctive lighting with customizable patterns. As an open-source project, the source code is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/Commit451/Glyphith) for transparency and community contributions.

## Rankings

- #378,632 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `com.commit451.glyphith.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's concept and its ability to customize glyph lights on Nothing Phone (1), especially on rooted devices. However, many report problems such as the need for root access, frequent non-functionality, bugs, and confusing permission requests. The app often fails to work on newer phone versions, and certain features like the quicktile button are unusable, leading to mixed experiences overall.

### Pros

- Allows customization of glyph lights on Nothing Phone (1)
- Has a cool concept and interesting functionality
- Works well on rooted Nothing Phone (1) devices
- App exists to enhance user experience beyond built-in features

### Cons

- Requires root access, which is difficult for some users
- App often does not work or is buggy/unresponsive
- Permission requests (root access) can be confusing or fail to activate
- Does not work on newer Nothing Phone models or versions
- Quicktile button feature does not function properly

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.commit451.glyphith)