GlyphNexus: Unlock Custom Glyph Controls on Your Phone (3a). All Features Explained.

Vishwam · 2025-10-06T14:45:35+00:00

![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759747205-621369-phone3abanner-1.png "banner") I am Vishwam, the developer of SmartGlyph. The app name was just changed to GlyphNexus if anyone missed the news but my vision remains the same and that is to add more Glyph functionalities for Nothing Phones. How to install the app: 1\. Head to the play store 2\. Search "GlyphNexus" in the search bar and you will see "GlyphNexus: Control Glyphs" as shown in the image below 3\. Install it [upl-image-preview uuid=911b6a8b-5064-49ea-8c2f-d02b6678f461 url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759748129-218509-glyphnexus-playstore-1.png alt={TEXT?}] 1\. Welcome Screen: When the app is opened for the first time, an introductory screens are shown for the first time. In that, first one shows the glyph interface of the device with the app name, 2nd is show the brand name, 3rd is the vision behind the app, 4th is some extra features in the app and last one an important but optional setting. [upl-image-preview uuid=6d968b5f-410f-4e24-8e44-ab9d40ab432c url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759762236-531558-glyphnexus-splashscreen1-1.png alt={TEXT?}] [upl-image-preview uuid=6cc7616e-26ef-4a6f-9a19-0b89d4a1eeaf url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759750560-264040-glyphnexus-splashscreen2-1.png alt={TEXT?}] [upl-image-preview uuid=4a8ce52d-808c-4724-8986-2e4773d5a9fc url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759762312-687500-glyphnexus-splashscreen3-1.png alt={TEXT?}] [upl-image-preview uuid=29050033-d99c-4b66-9aaa-0a0db5794823 url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759752381-694854-glyphnexus-splashscreen4-1.png alt={TEXT?}] [upl-image-preview uuid=21a6fd1e-9189-4970-bc04-f81abdf1a71d url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759752688-395049-glyphnexus-splashscreen5-1.png alt={TEXT?}] Now, before the app starts it has 1 more information and that's regarding the app name change as shown below [upl-image-preview uuid=6d771e74-2ded-42a5-942e-7ec26c79359d url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759753695-179775-glyphnexus-rebrand-1.png alt={TEXT?}] 2\. Loading screen: Now the loading screen is inspired by the boot animation of Nothing OS 3.0 as loading in GlyphNexus is also dotted style as shown. Typically it takes about 30-40 seconds when loading in good network conditions. It might take more time depending on the number of apps installed in the device and the network speed. Note: Do not exit the app when it is loading. Doing so will stop loading and all the apps will not be shown. It will only show the apps it could load before exiting the app. The loading is shown below. [upl-image-preview uuid=9aed32ad-ba7a-43b9-8210-302feac7c625 url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759754042-493780-glyphnexus-loading-1.png alt={TEXT?}] After it completes loading it will show the apps those are installed in the device and the apps will be separated into different categorie [upl-image-preview uuid=872aa095-558c-4167-b903-72a5cf6a4379 url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759754629-573030-glyphnexushonescreen-1.png alt={TEXT?}] Now in this clicking on any app will use AI and show how can glyphs be used for the particular app. The AI for now has limitation that it can be used 1000 times a day only and to give everyone a fair chance I am giving 5 times per user per day for free. So to resolve this and afford paying for the AI to give unlimited times I have introduced nominal subscriptions. Anyways so when clicking on any app it will show as below [upl-image-preview uuid=b8ab8e68-4c9b-47bb-9c6f-a4f04a5f031b url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759754922-315739-glyphnexus-app-suggestions-1.png alt={TEXT?}] So let's take an example in this. So if I click 'msg' in this WhatsApp then glyphs will react for any message in WhatsApp and similarly other things will work. Like if you select 'social' then glyphs will react for any reaction notifications if anyone reacts to your messages and it will react like shown below [upl-image-preview uuid=cc931dfd-f705-4172-aacb-8d00dc0d3c4b url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759756502-686049-vid-20251006-183513458-unscreen.gif alt={TEXT?}] 3\. OS option: The OS option is not involved with AI and this has different features for different Nothing Phones. For example Phone (1) has Volume Indicator in OS but Phone (3a) series doesn't have Volume Indicator. Instead that has Charging Meter which Phone (1) doesn't have and there are some common features across all models. Phone (3a) has: a. Glyph Torch: Shake the device to turn on the Glyph Torch b. Charging Meter c. Advanced Essential Notifications: Basically Essential Notifications but in this can use any glyph LED. d. Bluetooth Connection Alert: Shows glyph alerts when bluetooth device is connected or disconnected [upl-image-preview uuid=32e194e9-4e89-44a8-b54c-9a371203ecd5 url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759757445-815132-glyphnexus-os-1.png alt={TEXT?}] 1\. Glyph Torch: This is shake to turn on the glyph torch. This might be useful in emergencies as toggling that on and shaking the device turns on the glyph torch https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759757701-346523-vid-20251006-190246145.mp4 2\. Charging Meter: Unlike the Phone (1) and the Phone (2), the Phone (3a) series doesn't have Charging meter in-built. So, I decided to make it in GlyphNexus. Plug the device and start charging the device and shake the phone to see the glyph charging progress. And this has 2 settings. First is Default so check it once and it will go off soon and shake every time to check it. And second option is Always-on so in this the progress will always stay on till the device is unplugged. Check the videos below how it works in Default setting and always on and the first one is Default https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759758566-660025-vid-20251006-191037440.mp4 https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759758595-270583-vid-20251006-191111413.mp4 3\. Advanced Essential Notifications: This is basically like Essential Notifications but unlike the in-built one in this setting any glyph for any app is possible. But this as a limitation as well that assigning different contact is not yet possible in GlyphNexus https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759760355-404332-vid-20251006-194753103.mp4 4\. Bluetooth Connection Alert: This is glyph alert when the bluetooth device connects or when the bluetooth is turned off. Left side is when bluetooth device gets connected and right one when bluetooth turns off. https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759760531-301720-vid-20251006-195046568.mp4 https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759760668-693984-vid-20251006-195315024.mp4 3\. Settings: This settings icon is the gear icon in the top right corner on the main page which shows all the apps categorized as shown here [upl-image-preview uuid=99884a82-7fe5-4232-a1e4-77c0f3456428 url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759761179-54292-glyphnexus-settings-indication-1.png alt={TEXT?}] The Settings have some options which will be useful like the option to select between NDot and NType fonts, option to choose between dark mode and light mode, Default and Always on for Charging Meter for supported models and some more information like About app page, Changelogs which is updated after every update, Feedback option [upl-image-preview uuid=eea0d451-26b6-48fc-a483-21a17f820f5e url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759761549-982388-glyphnexus-settings-1.png alt={TEXT?}] 6\. Feedback: This option is available in the 'Settings' option to reach out to me for any issues with the app or any bugs. This has logs as well if needed so I can understand the issues better. But it stores logs for 24 hours only. After 24 hours it deletes the old logs and starts logging again. The feedback page is as shown below [upl-image-preview uuid=13f539d5-3e30-4544-84b7-5b72f6a5454c url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-06/1759761835-293620-glyphnexus-feedback-1.png alt={TEXT?}] Thank you guys for reading this. Hope you can understand. Note: Took the help of AI for some of the images or videos

ShanKia

So far it’s great, especially the volume meter for phone (1).

There’s a bug I have encountered with, while im using Glyph Timer ( Great choice to include it in the quick settings tiles!) no matter the time I give it, whenever I’m put my phone face down, UI initiates the silent mode by default - which I prefers it to do so - and timer meter goes down and down and suddenly, it stops at half and alarm never goes off. Idk why it happens, and I know I should write this down in the feedback section! I just thought to tell you here. It’s a Great app with great potential, just keep it up!

Vishwam

ShanKia Hey, thank you so much for the feedback. That happens due to flip to glyph animation. Basically glyph is a hardware connected via software. So basically my app completely takes access to the hardware and in that flip to glyph animation the system takes the access and then my app is not able to take access again.

I hope you understand. If you have any issues feel free to reply or if you want a conversation feel free to DM me.

TheesBala_PulsarBala_

Hi Vish!

I’m a proud Nothing Phone (3rd gen) user and have introduced over 25 people to the Nothing brand.

Just wanted to say I really appreciate your work on GlyphNexus.

Your vision to enhance Glyph features truly makes a difference. Keep it up!

I will definitely tell to my man Carlpei

Vishwam

TheesBala_PulsarBala_ Hey, thank you so much. It means a lot 😄 and motivates me to do better.

Srivatsan-N

Vishwam I did hear about some nothing glyph apps mentioned by Carl in his Nothing TV, but never got a chance to review them and you know these days anyone anybody can create an app but only few respects the privacy and ad free content. I saw this in my Google feed and I was really impressed with the work you had done as I’m also a UI developer. I really like the quick flash one though it is already present in Moto but always like that feature. Also, I really like the charging indicator feature.

Vishwam

Srivatsan-N Hey, thank you so much for your kind words. This means a lot to me. I don’t think Carl mentioned GlyphNexus in his Nothing TV but he did mention on X in his post regarding the glyph toys. Regarding privacy and ad-free content then yes I respect privacy and due to that I have not kept any logins using google or phone number and I have considered ads before launching the app because my app uses AI and for the AI also I have to pay so all users have unrestricted usage and I am not able to afford that but I didn’t add ads as that ruins the User Experience and added nominal subscription plan for AI so I can also afford to pay for AI. Till now it was free but not I don’t have option so added small subscription. And I won’t add unnecessary ads . Glad to know you are a UI developer.

Thanks once again

softouch6

Just downloaded the app, but can’t comment as I can’t get part this screen. I assume there’s continue/next button below, but can’t scroll down to it. Tried uninstalling/reinstalling but same problem

Vishwam

softouch6 Which phone are you having? And did you increase screen fonts or anything? Because Got it button is there and check my screen size and fonts

Bhavesh_i_chauhan

Vishwam not works in 3A , server error message comes

Vishwam

Bhavesh_i_chauhan Hey, can you send screenshot?

Bhavesh_i_chauhan

Vishwam

My phone is 3a pro

fardanballs

idk why i think it because for version cuz on ma phone 3a its 3.2.if im wrong can you tel me sme ways to fix it i mainly want the chargin meter

Vishwam

fardanballs Phone 3a is Charging Meter. You should be able to find the option.

Vishwam

Bhavesh_i_chauhan Hey, all the time it shows this? And your internet connection is good right? This is because of the 3rd party AI I use in the app. Let me check. And until I fix this you can use Advanced Essential Notifications. That will be working.

Bhavesh_i_chauhan

Vishwam yes all the time it shows . One more observation that the charging also not works.

And my net works fine

Vishwam

Bhavesh_i_chauhan Charging meter should be working. Did you toggle it on from the OS option? And if so did you shake the device after plugging in the device? And now it should be working. Actually the issue is not with my app instead with the AI service provider.

Bhavesh_i_chauhan

As described by you , I done but not works

Vishwam

Bhavesh_i_chauhan I am sorry for the inconvenience caused. Can you send a video for that? Like a complete video from toggling it on to plugging and shaking the device. Let me check and analyze the issue. Rest assured if the issue would be from my end it will be fixed soon.

Bhavesh_i_chauhan

Vishwam I will try

AarushPatel

Amazing work bro

Vishwam

Bhavesh_i_chauhan Sure please so I can help you with using the Charging Meter

AarushPatel Thank you so much brother

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