- Nothing Phone (1) and CMF Phone 1 are receiving the stable version of Nothing OS 3.0.
- The update is based on Android 15 and is rolling out in batches.
- It brings new customization features, widgets, an enhanced Quick Settings experience, and more.
Manufacturers have been hard at work to push Android 15 to their existing portfolio of devices. While they’ve faced many hurdles, one of the firms to push updates swiftly is Nothing. The brand released the Nothing OS 3.0 update to Phone (2) , and Phone (2a) series devices earlier this month, and it’s finally Nothing Phone (1)’s and CMF Phone 1’s turn.
The stable Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15 is now rolling out to Nothing Phone (1) and CMF Phone 1, as per Nothing’s Community pages ( 1 , 2 ). It brings all the latest features like new widgets, lock screen customizations, a new app drawer, and a new quick settings experience. The update also brings Google’s Circle to Search to these devices, among other Nothing OS 3 features .
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The overall size of the update is 1.46 GB on both the Phone (1) and CMF Phone 1. The update is rolling out in batches, so you may not receive it instantly. Ideally, if all goes well, it may take 3-4 days to roll out to all Phone (1) and CMF Phone users.
Nothing Phone (1) came out in July 2022 with Android 12, which means Nothing OS 3 with Android 15 is probably the last major update the phone will get. CMF Phone 1, on the other hand, should get one more major update as it launched with Android 14.
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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Very recently, the CMF Phone 1 slid into the market in style, thanks to its back panel customizations. While the phone officially landed in the Black, Blue (India-Exclusive), Light Green, and Orange colors, I couldn’t help but think about the infinite possibilities that this back panel change presented. Now, Nothing has publicly released the CAD renders for the phone’s panel, making this Build-A-Phone project all too real, and I’m stoked!
Rob Godwin, Nothing’s Community Manager, took to the official community forum to go public with the CMF Phone 1’s documentation . Right off the bat, he clears that,
Replaceable back covers, accessories, standard screw types – CMF Phone 1 is an awesome creative platform for designers, makers, 3D printers and more.
Get STL Files for CMF Phone 1’s Back Cover
We see in-depth documentation of the CMF Phone 1, detailing the physical dimensions of the CMF Phone 1 itself. In addition, we also get to see the renders for the screws and accessory point (modular dial), basic rear case and screw placements. Check out the list of all CMF Phone 1 accessories .
For all you 3D printing enthusiasts out there, Nothing also released a .stl file of the rear panel for you to play around with. Nothing is really covering all the bases with this one, and that’s great.
You can download the CMF Phone 1 Back cover stl file here.
Rob also states how this render can be 3D printed as is, thanks to the findings of some early testers. He also banks on the fact that “we’ll see some optimized files for printing emerge very soon.”
X and Nothing Community hasn’t been quiet ever since, and I’m constantly seeing these cool new design ideas pop up in every corner. For starters, the Poke nerd in me loved the Pokemon trading card holder case that one of the Nothing Community Moderators came up with:
Then, we see Ali Fakhrudding take to X to reveal the cool creativity-on-the-go idea of having an E-Ink display at the back of the phone.
Fakhruddin is also the mastermind behind the Nothing-inspired dialer that took the internet by storm a while ago.
These ideas just don’t stop coming, and we see Rob shower a couple of ideas himself, stating,
An ergonomic camera grip? A card wallet? An embossed rear cover? A lens attachment? – you’re only limited by your imagination!
Making Phones Interesting Again
All this instantly took me back to those days when interchangeable back panels were a common characteristic feature of phones. The OG Moto E would be a great example, which brought nine changeable panels along with it. Then comes the OnePlus 2’s StyleSwap , the Moto Z’s Style Shells , and who knows how many more such forgotten customizable masterpieces.
While the CMF Phone 1 may not be an extraordinary device, software-wise, it certainly brings back the excitement of budget smartphones. Most importantly, this will push brands to take customization seriously and bring back interchangeable panels . I’m so hoping and rooting for that.
With ideas already flooding in from every corner of the world, I hope we soon see an exciting third-party ecosystem develop around the CMF Phone 1, making it all the more an interesting fashionista in the budget world.
Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say “no” to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.
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