Nothing Phone 1

Nothing has come up with the new update of bringing the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta to the users of Nothing Phone 1 and Nothing Phone 2a Plus users. With this, you can enable all the features and customizations of the latest Android 15-based update. The premium Nothing Phone models are equipped with this already, but the beta is out and can be gotten from the official store.

Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta Features

With comes the home and lock screen customization support as one of the main features of the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 update. Smart Drawer AI feature is given to us and as per the change log, it can help categorize apps based on their usage pattern and make an option for the users to pin top apps at the top in the app drawer.

This update also brings some camera enhancements, such as shorter HDR processing time, faster launch speed when using the camera widget, enhanced low light experience, and smoother zoom slider toggle. For further customization, there are new clock faces, fonts, and design layouts to let the users have more choices.

This update includes a pop-up window that saves space for more effective interaction with other applications. You can also resize and pin the pop-up view and immediately view information without switching to another application

Every smartphone user also has the opportunity to adjust the size of the pop-up views more easily, and in a convenient position, for example, they can be pinned to the edge of the screen. The update also includes an auto-archive feature which clears storage for your device without uninstalling apps.

Several other things have been added to Nothing OS 3.0 with the update with new fingerprint and charging animations, refined quick toggles, more widgets, and an updated setup wizard.

How to Update

  • Confirm that NOS version 2.6 is installed on your device.
  • Nothing Phone (1) build version number is Spacewar-U2.6-241031-1818 and for Phone (2a) Plus PacmanPro-U2.6-240924-2223 or PacmanPro-U2.6-241125-2243.
  • You can also download this as a file in APK and then install it on your phone.
  • Go to the settings – system – update to beta version.
  • Choose “Check for new version” and follow the instructions given

How to rollback the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta?

  • Go to Settings
  • Select System
  • And upgrade to the new beta version
  • Import the downloaded file
  • Follow the given instructions for rollback

Changelog

Shared Widgets

  • Use widgets to link up with friends and family. See another person’s widgets displayed on your home screen and interact with each other through reactions. A new way to stay connected.

Lock screen

  • New lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen or via the Customisation page.
  • Upgraded clock faces. Choose your favourite style.
  • Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.

Smart Drawer

  • Added AI-powered Smart Drawer feature to automatically categorise your apps into folders. For better organisation and easy access.
  • For ultimate convenience, you can pin your favourite apps to the top of the app drawer. No scrolling required.

Quick Settings

  • Reconsidered Quick Settings design with an optimised editing experience.
  • Enhanced widget library design.
  • Updated visuals in Settings including better Network & Internet and Bluetooth options.

Camera improvements

  • Faster camera launch speed under the Camera Widget.
  • Reduced HDR scene processing time.
  • Smoothened user interface after countdown photos
  • Improved zoom slider display.

Enhanced pop-up view

  • Movable pop-up view for cleaner and more productive multi-tasking.
  • Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
  • Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge for quick access.
  • View information without leaving your current app. Simply swipe down on incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Enable via Settings > System > Pop-up view.

Other improvements

  • AI-powered selection and prioritisation of your frequently used apps, keeping them at your fingertips for a more efficient experience
  • Added support for auto-archive function to automatically free up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
  • Partial screen sharing for more efficient and secure screen recording. Record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
  • Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for the smoothest introduction to Nothing OS.
  • Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.
  • New fingerprint animation with signature dot matrix styling.
  • New charging animation with signature dot matrix styling.

Note:

  • Shared Widgets are currently supported by Nothing devices only. At this stage, only Photo Widgets (square) can be shared. We are rapidly developing support for other widgets, so stay tuned.
  • Since Shared Widgets are in beta, you might encounter some issues. We appreciate your patience as continue to improve your experience.

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