Dear Nothing Phone 2 Community,

I would like to raise a feature request regarding the functionality of the lock screen on the Nothing Phone 2. Currently, I have noticed a significant security concern that I believe deserves our attention.

The issue at hand pertains to the accessibility of the quick settings menu on the lock screen. Even without unlocking the device, it is possible to enable or disable functions such as NFC, Wi-Fi, mobile data (internet), and Bluetooth. While the quick access to these settings may be convenient, it poses a potential security risk.

Specifically, this configuration could jeopardize the device’s security in scenarios where it is lost or stolen. For example, if someone gains unauthorized access to the phone and disables internet connectivity, it becomes nearly impossible to track or locate the device. While it is possible to remotely lock the entire device, this may not be a desirable option, as it could inadvertently signal to the intruder that the device is being tracked.

Therefore, I kindly request that the development team consider implementing an optional feature that allows users to restrict quick setting access on the lock screen, ensuring enhanced security and peace of mind for Nothing Phone 2 owners.

I believe that such a feature would significantly improve the overall security of the device without compromising usability. As a community of tech enthusiasts and early adopters, our collective input can drive meaningful enhancements to the Nothing Phone 2.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to hearing the thoughts and feedback from the community and the development team.

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      1. Similarly if someone wants to use black/white and red aesthetic, that colour palette option in wallpapers and theming would be pretty convenient too.
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      3. I know this is a long shot and a lot of effort but something for users to make widgets out of and upload it somewhere other users can try different widgets. It will give nothing ideas and widgets that are useful and great to add directly to the phones and put less pressure on their shoulders to give new widgets.

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      I had mentioned it in another post but I think it belongs more to this thread. Redesign the call screen because it is very boring, at least be able to show the contact images of outgoing or incoming calls in full screen. I also support the idea of ​​a separate google image gallery and a better widget for this gallery.

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      •A seperate password/pattern/print for app locked items

      •Also if you could fix the alarm being affected by the battery saver being on would be extremely helpful ☺️

      As a recent convert from Samsung to Nothing, I am very impressed with the Nothing Phone 2. However, there are a few features that I would like to see added, and I believe that adding them to Nothing OS would make the phone even better.

      Specific Feature Requests:

      • Separate Home Screen and App Drawer Settings: I would like to be able to customize the Home Screen and App Drawer independently of each other. This would allow me to have different grid sizes and other settings for each area.

      • Adjustable Grid Size: I would like to be able to adjust the grid size for both the Home Screen and App Drawer. This would allow me to fit more or fewer icons on each screen, depending on my personal preference.

      • Folder Creation in App Drawer: I would like to be able to create folders in the App Drawer. This would allow me to better organize my apps and make them easier to find.

      I believe that these features would be a valuable addition to Nothing OS and would make the Nothing Phone 2 even more attractive to users.

      Thank you!!!!!

      P.S - A Former Samsung Fan Boy Now Turned Nothing Fan 🤩💡