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TL;DR
- Lock Glimpse debuted in Nothing OS 4.0 as an optional lock screen feature, but it is now raising concerns over battery drain.
- It’s a system-level component, meaning it can’t be uninstalled without root access and can only be toggled off.
- Even when disabled, the system reportedly attempts to restart Lock Glimpse every few seconds, resulting in unnecessary background activity.
Nothing’s latest software experiment is turning into an unexpected headache, and it’s testing the patience of some of the brand’s loyal fans. The trouble is with Lock Glimpse, a lock-screen feature in Nothing OS 4.0, which started as an optional addition but is now sparking real concern about battery life.
Lock Glimpse first appeared in beta builds of Nothing OS 4.0. On paper, it sounds harmless enough. Nothing frames it as a discovery-focused lock screen experience. You wake your phone and see rotating images paired with short headlines, each linking out to a web article. The pitch is that it adds variety and context. The reality, according to many users, is that it feels a lot like ads wearing a minimalist disguise.