Nothing OS 3.0 | Open Beta 1 for Nothing Phone (1)

Rob ⚡️ · 2024-12-13T09:52:00+00:00

![](https://s3-nothing-prod.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/2024-12-13/1734079194-761506-phone-1-16x9-large.jpg "banner")**Nothing OS 3.0** The software we’ve always wanted to make is finally ready to show. We are pleased to share that Phone (1) users will be able to access the Open Beta starting from today, Friday December 13th. If you are a Phone (1) user, see below for instructions. Please keep in mind that this version isn’t final yet, and we value your feedback and suggestions as we work towards making your experience even better. If you are a Phone (1) user, see below the release notes and installation instructions. **Here’s what the update includes:** > **Shared Widgets** > > 🔮 Use widgets to link up with friends and family. See another person's widgets displayed on your home screen and interact with each other through reactions. A new way to stay connected. > ‎ > > **Lock screen** > > 🔒 New lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen or via the Customisation page. > > 🕰️ Upgraded clock faces. Choose your favourite style. > > 🖼️Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen. > ‎ > > **Smart Drawer** > > 🤖Added AI-powered Smart Drawer feature to automatically categorise your apps into folders. For better organisation and easy access. > > 📌For ultimate convenience, you can pin your favourite apps to the top of the app drawer. No scrolling required. > ‎ > > **Quick Settings** > > 🧩Reconsidered Quick Settings design with an optimised editing experience. > > 🖼️ Enhanced widget library design. > > 🎨Updated visuals in Settings including better Network & Internet and Bluetooth options. > ‎ > > **Camera improvements** > > 🖼️ Reduced HDR scene processing time. > > ⏲️ Smoothened user interface after using camera timer > > 🔍 Improved zoom slider display. > ‎ > > **Enhanced pop-up view** > > 📱 Movable pop-up view for cleaner and more productive multi-tasking. > > 📐 Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners. > > 📍 Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge for quick access. > > 🔔View information without leaving your current app. Simply swipe down on incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Enable via Settings > System > Pop-up view. > ‎ > > **Other improvements** > > 🤖AI-powered selection and prioritisation of your frequently used apps, keeping them at your fingertips for a more efficient experience > > 🗃️ Added support for auto-archive function to automatically free up storage space without removing apps or data from your device. > > 🖥️ Partial screen sharing for more efficient and secure screen recording. Record just an app window rather than the entire screen. > > 🚀 Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for the smoothest introduction to Nothing OS. > > ⬅️ Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in. > > 👆New fingerprint animation with signature dot matrix styling. > > 🔋New charging animation with signature dot matrix styling. > ‎ > > **Note:** > > * Shared Widgets are currently supported by Nothing devices only. At this stage, only Photo Widgets (square) can be shared. We are rapidly developing support for other widgets, so stay tuned. > > * Since Shared Widgets are in beta, you might encounter some issues. We appreciate your patience as we continue to improve your experience. ‎ **How to get involved - Phone (1):** * Ensure you have installed NOS version 2.6, build number should be **Spacewar-U2.6-241031-1818** * [Download the following APK](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/NothingOfflineOtaUpdate-release-20240920_signed.apk?Expires=1986610302&Signature=MffxPKnQILc4W8ZL7P0o2gjfGwcPKtD8x0DUF3BOEdxxm2vP3kfxbbcDrE7GKfqeQoYLTNBoWVpP5X5NcWPtfwvHRgjbSEAUPO9S-XnABg-VIxxLESrN9qlPlAsPtrep0r86pinEgTOYTqgTG7PlzAzYJnotc46N8WwEuRAubeF3JM1znB3P84ZCZFqKTRPAj2PZGeKNHecHd78l1KwZVRizTPlgvAEY7euw8RX35KlR85dY7P10McJH9eWqBCnL510nONSpFFDcFjHdXTcLSQNkElUY6selTx45kYnYp59En78Q~Fyn5~2at4aQzb6qBukeHh7S54ZuCYccWcegfA__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1) 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. * If you can’t find the new version yet, it means not online yet. * Share your feedback by heading to ***Settings > System > Feedback*** or be part of the conversation by joining our [dedicated discussion thread](https://nothing.community/d/22249-phone-1-os3-beta-discussion). ‎ > **⚠️ Disclaimer:** Since this is a Beta version, 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. > > During the upgrade, the system will optimise in the background. The device may experience temporary overheating and increased power consumption, but will quickly return to normal after the upgrade is complete. **‎ ‎ Rollback:** Rollbacks are not recommended, as unexpected issues may occur. If you decide to roll back, you must 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 2.6 [here](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/rollback-ota-package/ota_diff_20241211_092656_20241031_181822.zip?Expires=1993276394&Signature=tzxtp0VwQgq1qjV-J5Ra5XMMpMRx-hfzIcURG15gc6AduUBmToj-9QkWzJKUfWryxauq7lGQRJSlLtg31AcZkLS5eYlgqZc4ZaLDtkEXzbSlXGMH38nB-d4CnZfT8o02i9JpOTVkQjApOTHFbHXFxmYHayPkNkFL-EGNGbYF3jtr9Ad25-VvWyv9nWlWoWr1YUYh~xfpzhSblgq7xDgfl~ViY5FNGniVbvsdSPckxrOA1fRo4wG52nrYhb5V8eTezF5-bUCR5X~knK2J5oAzx~Oq2FPuOGu9CdToFrSrXn0c2m2YmjvZwbPGyrjA4hlINtR0Y-ayG5kCbFW0OGeLLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1). * 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) ‎* > ⚠️ **Disclaimer**: Since this is a Beta version, the rollback package may cause unknown issues to your software, and your data will be lost due to new Google rollback rules. Nothing cannot accept any responsibility for issues caused by rolling back. We strongly recommend backing up all your data before rolling back. If any issues arise, you may need to contact customer service for further help.

Anonymous479

Rob ⚡️ finally 🎉🎉

SouravPaul_0BhsqryUbr

Finally 😃 😀

Mr Steel

Last but not least! Happy to see all phones received the beta in the first half of December!

Ealesy101

Mr Steel I echo these thoughts!

Many congratulations to the respective teams for all of their efforts 👏🏼

Can’t wait for loyal Phone (1) users to get a slice of the 3.0 beta pie! 🎉

starea

wow

Day(One) User

Finally Nothing Remembered Phone(1)

Uday

Phone 1 is even more gorgeous now 😍

Tush_Jagtap

Uday Literally 🤩

GuruRatnakar

Thank you

Khushal Jain

Rob ⚡️ 📷 Faster camera launch speed under the Camera Widget.

Phone (1) gets the camera widget?

Deepraj_Cq3OBoARdm

Finally received os 3.0

AminuRIslaM

So upset..why release last time…. nothing phone 1..its released before cmf phone 1, and 2a+

sabbir1202gm

Finally

UmangKhaitan

Finally finally it’s here 😮‍💨😮‍💨

TejSinghGour

Nothing Phone 1 Beta Update Problem Please Help

Mr Steel

TejSinghGour SemralEsk

Verify that the folder Documents is present, if not create it yourself.

SaiAnand

TejSinghGour I have a doubt is it for nothing phone 1 or cmf phone 1 ???????

S_T_A_R

TejSinghGour

You must create Documents folder in file manager

SunilBishnoi_mXfstcGias

TejSinghGour same problem me

bosssloco25g

@" How long it’s has been taken??

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DjBiki

bosssloco25g i can’t update my nothing phone 1

SemralEsk

Rob ⚡️

İm download failed

ChandraShekharSB

SemralEsk same error here

ArunaMurari

Don’t update to 3.0 my mobile has dead and it’s on the same screen from more than 1h

GaurangJoshi_cK89vZyAcs

ArunaMurari Did you find any solution? I’ve same problem

mafcarvalho

ArunaMurari was your phone rooted?

_lI_7UmxvvDoc7

ArunaMurari у меня тоже висел бесконечный экран загрузки, пока не сбросил телефон до заводских настроек

thennarasu3112

Camera improvements

📷 Faster camera launch speed under the Camera Widget.

In change log camera widget mentioned, but in widgets there is no camera widget.

IbrahimAlBulushi

thennarasu3112

Also Glass look on photo in camera app not there!

Nothing001

If anyone one wants try circle to search on Nothing phones check out this post

https://nothing.community/d/22187-how-to-enable-and-use-the-circle-to-search-feature-on-nothing-phones