Nothing OS 2.5 - Open Beta 1 - Phone (2)

Rob ⚡️ · 2023-10-10T13:00:00+00:00

![](https://s3-nothing-prod.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/2023-10-10/1696957943-422137-203-os-update-1798x448-2.jpg "banner") **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. To deliver the most perfected update yet, we’re in the process of Beta testing on Phone (2). Open Beta 1 is your chance to get early access to our newest improvements. Plus an exclusive preview of Android 14. Here’s what the update includes: **Nothing OS:** * Updated the widgets library interface so Nothing widgets appear more clearly. * New photos widget, allowing you to display your favourite photos on both your Home Screen and Lock Screen. * New screenshot editor and menu, allowing for more advanced editing features and quick deletions. * Updated design of back gesture to be more in line with Nothing's style. * Added the option to hide app icons on the Home Screen and app drawer. Swipe right in the app drawer to reveal hidden app icons. * Capture screenshots quickly with a three-finger swipe. * Customise the double-press power button to quickly access a chosen feature. * Redesigned a joint Home Screen and Lock Screen customisation page for a more comprehensive view of options. * Introduced the glass filter to make your favourite wallpapers extra unique. * New solid colour wallpapers for a cleaner Home Screen appearance. ‎ **Android 14:** * Added a monochrome colour theme in the basic colour section. * New back gesture while interacting with apps * Updated Quick Settings layout and added Nothing earbuds icons. * More Lock Screen shortcut options including do not disturb, mute, QR code scanner and video camera. * Made it possible to set ringtone and notification sound volumes separately, with an updated volume control interface. * Added regional settings so you can customise your unit and number preferences ‎ **How to get involved:** * Ensure you have installed NOS version 2.0.3 * [Download the following ](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/NOS_Beta_Tool.apk?v=1697012536 "NOS Beta Tool apk")**[APK](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/NOS_Beta_Tool.apk?v=1697012536 "NOS Beta Tool apk")** and install it from your downloads. * Navigate to ***Settings > System > Update*** ***to Beta version.*** * Tap “Check for new version” and follow the steps to get started. * Share your feedback by heading to ***Settings > System > Feedback*** or be part of the conversation by joining [nothing.community](https://nothing.community) ***⚠️ 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:** 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 2.0.3 **[here](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/ota_diff_20231007_210212_20230906_193329.zip?Expires=1956222394&Signature=tzm9ZOMtEGGXCQtUimPCqDNsX-kPWQLlYQl9-eVPBEnhtmEAuxHf8sfVmMX9YEhjAknL4UGwGmFfAeYZNFanoeiRmxhwfm9ep7fvIddyw~0ulZ8IcstnuPqfhB1voz6MUeLX~kBBiHvcTtiuLLrWUqetzynMXHp94mup3EJyj5XDmLNchmJJEqE-eOhBM4bzjSOgao4aXvzfkRkyxXlUBoQdYgo6QF4Sz8QtnnUJUZR-~hQgV7pn4uq9AiB8AwVWZPiBt7siKlR8ymTpK~KTSBbqFXNEjpuLcIzel4vJUHAMjdJuftntrAhfkkMoP~uAjGKXKgpZU14iiYndA6vwZA__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1 "Rollback package ")**[.](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/ota_diff_20231007_210212_20230906_193329.zip?Expires=1956222394&Signature=tzm9ZOMtEGGXCQtUimPCqDNsX-kPWQLlYQl9-eVPBEnhtmEAuxHf8sfVmMX9YEhjAknL4UGwGmFfAeYZNFanoeiRmxhwfm9ep7fvIddyw~0ulZ8IcstnuPqfhB1voz6MUeLX~kBBiHvcTtiuLLrWUqetzynMXHp94mup3EJyj5XDmLNchmJJEqE-eOhBM4bzjSOgao4aXvzfkRkyxXlUBoQdYgo6QF4Sz8QtnnUJUZR-~hQgV7pn4uq9AiB8AwVWZPiBt7siKlR8ymTpK~KTSBbqFXNEjpuLcIzel4vJUHAMjdJuftntrAhfkkMoP~uAjGKXKgpZU14iiYndA6vwZA__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1 "Rollback package ") * 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)*

RajanPatel_dSNYBXKQah

AmirHussaini I still haven’t received the 2.0.4 update either. I’m still on 2.0.3

RajanPatel_dSNYBXKQah

AlexanderMilner

RajanPatel_dSNYBXKQah Cool, you know how to post screenshots. 👏

If you read the actual post body you’d see that the update is stopped. So as horribly painful as it must be, you’ll have to wait for it to be released. Dreadful I know.

AmirHussaini

Rob ⚡️ As mentioned above, please wait, OBT 1 is paused at the moment

@RajanPatel_dSNYBXKQah I think you missed the @Rob ⚡️ announcement.

So, either you install manually from the import file or just wait for Open Beta 2. Because Open Beta 2 is around the corner. 😉

RajanPatel_dSNYBXKQah

AmirHussaini ah thanks, I did miss that! I dont have the file for the beta.

AmirHussaini

johnmadsen i see. But, you can try OTG USB Drive. It similar to having another storage, but can connect to the computer. 🙈

AlexanderMilner

johnmadsen

You can’t just plug your phone into a PC? Or use a Google account backup?

SOMCY

Rob ⚡️

There is an issue with the video recording.Recording video after zooming in, the resulting video is automatically cropped, it spoils good moments that we captured.
After new update, the clone apps are not working properly.
New update also have a bug that disabled the once, always option for clone apps while opening.
Please try to add a feature to disable the notification swipe down option on the lock screen.
Lockscreen green issue is still not solved.
Add an option to turn on and off what we need on the status bar.
The lockscreen pin lock option is not consistent, sometimes it shows incorrect pin even though the pic is correct.
Add an option to minimize and hide it on the edge of the screen in pop-up view.
Try to add an option in gaming mode, that helps to open other apps while playing.
Try to add more lockscreen clock styles.

Derren

SOMCY As with any beta, bugs may be present. Don’t forget to report them and give feedback via Settings > System > Feedback.

As mentioned above, OBT 1 will be replaced with the next version soon and this may address some of your issues.

MadOne

SOMCY lockscreen green tint issued fixed or not? I got this issue after OB2 update.

VenkatnikkiV

Rob ⚡️ Capture screenshots quickly with a three-finger swipe.

is it working??

Sickchild72

VenkatnikkiV Yes. Working fine here.

ARIFPASHA

Beta. 2??

Sickchild72

Beta 2. Let’s go!

cliffordanup

Rob ⚡️ I’m unable to rollback with the instructions provided. It keeps giving me update package error everytime I try to import the downloaded 2.0.3 update file. The Documents folder already exists in the root of Internal Storage.

SURENDRAKUMAR_vUxibwHrLA

beta 2 installed.

hahaha880

I go this too🤣🤣

hahaha880

My widevine problem still not solve😭😭😭

Aditya_FCrg5VCFYS

Should I update to beta 2 from system update or update to beta version

Aditya_FCrg5VCFYS

System update is 98 mb and other one is 2.8 gb

AmirHussaini

Open Beta 2 using the same file name as Open Beta 1. IDK it is to ease user download or because of their system like that.

I updated it straight from the Update to Beta and forgot to check on System Update. hahahaha.

Also, IDK what fixes or changes. But some apps still can’t install. hahaha 😆

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