Our game-changing OS is getting even better.
Nothing OS 2.5 is our most significant update since the launch of OS 2.0. Packed with exciting new features to make your smartphone experience as efficient and personal as possible.
We’re still in the process of Beta testing on Phone (1) and from today, Open Beta 2 is available as an OTA for those on Open Beta 1:
Install from Open Beta 1:
- Navigate to Settings > System > System Update
- Tap “Check for update” and follow the steps for installation
Install from non-Beta OS versions:
- You first need to install Open Beta 1 - Check here for instructions
- Then, as above, navigate to Settings > System > System Update
- Tap “Check for update” and follow the steps for installation of Open Beta 2
What’s new in this update:
Improvements
🌃 Optimised brightness in Night Mode photography.
📷 Improved overall smoothness when taking pictures.
🎵 Optimised sound effects for specific games.
🔒 Supported pull-down access to Quick Settings for network and connectivity options from the lock screen.
🔋 Improved compatibility with certain chargers.
💾 Optimised background processes - improving the issue of background task termination.
🚀 Optimised performance when memory is running low.
🔍 Enhanced fingerprint recognition accuracy.
📶 Optimised VoLTE icon display logic in the status bar.
🔒 Upgraded Google security patch to January 2024.
Bug Fixes
🛠️ Improved display to correct abnormal notification background colours.
📶 Resolved unresponsive Bluetooth icon in the Quick Settings.
🎧 Resolved noise issues with Bluetooth audio devices in specific scenarios.
🔋 Resolved issue where battery percentage was not displayed in the status bar.
⏰ Resolved abnormal display issues with the clock widget.
🛡️ Improved stability of the System UI.
🔢 Resolved unresponsive calculator widget on the lock screen.
🎮 Fixed overlapping issue between lightweight notifications and banner notifications in Game Mode.
🐞 General bug fixes and improvements.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Since this is a Beta version, there’s a very small chance the test software may interfere with your data and require a factory reset. In this instance, your data will be lost. We strongly recommend backing up all your data before accessing the software.
Rollback from Open Beta 2:
Backup all your data as the rollback will result in a factory reset. All unsaved data will be lost.
Download the rollback package for Nothing OS 2.0.5
Navigate to Settings > System > Update to Beta version.
Tap “Import file” and select the previously downloaded package.
Follow the steps to carry through with the rollback.
(You may need to create a folder called ‘Documents’ within Internal Storage if you experience an error when trying to install/rollback)
