- Nothing OS 3.0 stable is rolling out to Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (2a) users.
- The update brings Android 15, new customization options, and the much-awaited Nothing Gallery app.
- Besides, the Quick Settings panels have been revamped and new widgets have been added.
After a month-long beta testing , Nothing is finally rolling out stable Nothing OS 3.0 ( review ) at once to Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (2a). The update brings with it Android 15, a slew of new features, and much-needed UI improvements.
The London-based firm posted on X that stable Nothing OS 3.0 update is now gradually rolling out to Nothing Phone (2) and (2a) users as of December 18. Some highlights of the update include Android 15, new lock screen clock customizations, Quick Settings revamp, new Widgets, iOS-like folders, and more features mentioned in our Nothing OS 3.0 features article.
Effortlessly intuitive. Dive into Nothing OS 3.0, now available on Phone (2) and Phone (2a). Head to Settings > System Update to get started. P.S. The software update will be gradually rolled out across devices and regions. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/lrR4chdhYa — Nothing (@nothing) December 18, 2024
As for other devices, the CMF Phone 1 got the Open Beta 1 around a week ago followed by Phone (1) and Phone (2a) Plus a few days later. Going by the release dates, the Phone (2a) Plus should be the next to receive the stable Nothing OS 3.0 update by next week. As for the other two mid-range devices, expect them to get the update in January or even February next year.
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Nothing OS 3.0’s standout features are a revamped Quick Settings panel and a new typography. The new Quick Settings is much more customizable and the font changes make the UI text easier to read. Besides, the new Gallery app keeps things simple. But it incorporates useful features like Super Search, Search by keywords or faces, and AI-assisted editing tools.
Shared widgets help you, well, share photos, react to them, and compete in steps. Countdown widgets help you keep track of the exact days remaining until an event. It comes with different shapes and a red fill theme.
Lastly, the new Lock screen clock and customization options bring new clock styles. It lets you choose between having more widgets on the lock screen or fewer widgets and a stylish clock.
Abubakar covers Tech at Beebom, with his passion for technology tracing back to 2011 when he received a Dell Inspiron 5100 as a gift. He’s also a passionate advocate for the right-to-repair movement, believing in empowering users to maintain and extend the life of their devices. Outside the tech world, he enjoys watching anime and exploring his newfound enthusiasm for Japanese cars. In his free time, you’ll often find him immersed in Genshin Impact or researching his next gadget purchase. Before joining Beebom, he contributed to leading publications like Android Police, How-To Geek, and Fossbytes.
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