Nothing Phone 2 receives Android 15 update
Through the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta program, which debuted on the Nothing Phone (2a), Nothing was among the manufacturers who initially released Android 15. The company is launching a number of enhancements to the Nothing Phone 2 today and intends to release more devices over the course of the year.
Pop-up View, Lock Screen, and AI App Drawer
A new AI-powered smart app drawer that automatically sorts and arranges apps into folders according to use is one of the noteworthy features. One of the most requested additions is the ability for users to pin apps to the top of the app drawer.
The upgrade simultaneously improves the connectivity layout, widget library, and quick settings. The editor can now be opened with a long press on the lock screen thanks to gesture support. Nothing is expanding the lock screen’s widget space.
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In relation to widgets, new clock face styles have also been added. There is a new social widget on the home screen where you can communicate and share with contacts, and everyone can see the reactions.
The pop-up view on Nothing phones is another improvement pertaining to the user interface. Nothing OS 3.0 makes it easier to resize and move the pop-up window. Users can also pin incoming notifications to the edge for easy access and swipe down to open the pop-up display.
Better camera
The system has been improved further. In particular, Nothing claims that Nothing OS 3.0 has a faster camera app launch. In a similar vein, processing times for HDR images have been decreased. Additionally, you may anticipate that the update will improve the Nothing Phone (2)’s low-light camera performance.
Elsewhere, the update includes the native Android 15 changes such as auto-archiving of app data to free storage space, predictive back animations in select apps, and app prioritization.
Official releases
On its roadmap, Nothing has not disclosed when the other Nothing devices would receive the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta. As a result, by December of this year, the update should be available on the Phone (2a) Plus, Phone (1), and CMF Phone 1.
Nothing OS 3.0 Beta schedule
| Device | Release date |
|---|---|
| Nothing Phone (2a) | October 8, 2024 |
| Nothing Phone (2) | November 6, 2024 |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | December 2024 |
| Nothing Phone (1) | December 2024 |
| CMF Phone 1 | December 2024 |
The company did not say how many additional betas are anticipated before the stable release or when the public will be able to access the firmware version. Using beta software on your primary phone is not something we advise.
However, you can visit Nothing’s Community page to try Android 15 beforehand. The procedure entails manually verifying the update ina the Settings app after downloading and installing the APK. Nothing warns that going back to the prior version of Android is not advised once you are in the beta.
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