First off, I love the smooth and minimal experience of Nothing OS 3.0. It feels polished, but there are areas where it could improve. I’ve tried using the feedback option in the settings app, but the responses were generic instructions like restarting or updating the device. So, I decided to share my detailed thoughts here.
1. Lock Screen Customization
I wish we could adjust the size and color of the clock on the lock screen. It feels like an obvious feature to include, even if some might call it an iOS copy.
Widgets on the lock screen need a design refresh, especially large ones like the weather or pedometer. Most users just want basic info like 16°C—not a giant widget.
Special Mention: Lock screen customization is incredibly smooth, and I love it.
After finishing lock screen edits, why are we taken to the home screen instead of back to the lock screen? It’s a small annoying for me
2. Quick Settings
The quick settings look great, but…
Inconsistent Colors: Flashlight uses red, but everything else uses white in dark mode and white in white mode. Why not use red for all light-related toggles like Glyph or Glyph Torch? The red stands out nicely.
Two-Swipe Setup: Accessing certain quick settings requires multiple swipes, one swipe for bringing and one for enlarging and a vertical of I set the quick settings in the second page . Simplifying this process would be a big improvement.
Music Player Design: The music player on the first swipe looks unbalanced and lacks symmetry.
My Suggestion: Separate notifications and quick settings. Use transparency for notifications (since they’re temporary) and solid colors for quick settings (as they’re more permanent). This might not align with the current design aesthetic, but it’s worth considering.
Brightness Slider: A smaller, horizontal brightness slider—(same size like the silent-vibration - sound on) —would be better for users with smaller hands. Additionally, the slider’s current behavior is inconvenient: touching anywhere adjusts brightness directly. Swiping-only controls brightness (like iOS or HyperOS) is better . Also add volume control to quick settings I don’t want click every time the side buttons.
Bugs and Issues
Here are some lags and inconsistencies I’ve noticed:
Camera Lag: The camera app lags briefly when opened but becomes smooth after a few seconds.
Haptic Motor: Haptic feedback is inconsistent across apps and OS , especially in Instagram, where it feels flat and loses its precise feel.
Notification Lag: When a notification arrives while opening quick settings, it can lag or stutter.
Recent Apps: Horizontal mode in the recent apps menu lags, especially with games or when switching to pop-up view.
Swipe Gestures: The “swipe to switch apps” feature often lags and sometimes brings me back to the most last app on recent app list.
