Hello Nothing Team,
As Russia prepares to tighten control over online searches and prosecute users for looking up so-called “extremist” content (Russia gearing up to prosecute internet users for searching ‘extremist’ content - Committee to Protect Journalists), device-level privacy features are becoming more important than ever.
I urge you to consider adding a “Second Space” feature to Nothing OS. Similar to what Xiaomi offers, this would allow the user to unlock two separate environments using two different PINs:
PIN 1 opens the main user space
PIN 2 opens a parallel space that is visually identical but completely isolated
- The secondary space should include:
- A different set of installed apps
- Independent app data and cache
- Separate browser history, bookmarks, and cookies
- Isolated system settings and storage
Both environments must appear identical in UI to avoid raising suspicion, while operating independently under the hood.
This feature would not only provide vital protection for users in Russia but also in other countries facing similar authoritarian controls (e.g. Iran, Belarus, etc.). It would position Nothing as a privacy-conscious brand willing to take meaningful action beyond generic “security patches.”
With Android 16 on the horizon, now is the ideal time to consider integrating this feature into the OS roadmap. Even a basic implementation as part of the next update would be a major step forward for user autonomy and digital safety.
Please consider this request seriously. In today’s climate, privacy isn’t just a feature - it’s a necessity.
Besides privacy and security, the “Second Space” feature offers practical convenience for everyday use. For example:
Lending the phone to a friend or colleague without exposing your personal data
Sharing the device within a family, allowing children or other relatives to have a separate, customized environment
Separating work and personal profiles without needing multiple devices or complicated app management
Protecting sensitive information in cases of loss or theft by keeping a decoy profile
These use cases make the feature valuable beyond just privacy concerns.
Regards