Circle to Search is now available on Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15 for Phone (2), Phone (2a), and Phone (2a) Plus devices after passing additional testing.
👨🏻🏫 How to use Circle to Search
Initiating a search from any text, images, or videos on your screen will depend on your navigation mode…
- 3-button navigation: Long-press the Home button
- Gesture navigation: Long-press the Navigation bar. (Ensure your Navigation bar is not hidden)
⚙ Settings for Circle to Search
Navigate to: Settings > Special features > Gestures > Navigation mode > Circle to Search
🤔 Things to know
Ensure your device is on the latest NOS version 3.0, the build number should be:
- Phone (2): Pong-V3.0-241207-0124
- Phone (2a): Pacman-V3.0-241210-2057
- Phone (2a) Plus: PacmanPro-V3.0-241126-1448 (Beta build)
How to check your current build number:
Navigate to Settings > About phone > Software info (tap the picture of the phone)> Build number
ℹ️ If you aren’t able to find or enable the Circle to Search function, try rebooting your device
Note: Other Nothing smartphones (including Phone (2a) sold in Japan) will support Circle to Search after upgrading to the upcoming NOS 3.0 builds in the future. Stay tuned!
