PinoLY I completely understand that ‘resigned’ feeling. It’s exactly why this Android 17 issue is the final straw for many of us.
If Nothing already struggles with camera and battery optimization (as you mentioned), the absolute minimum they can do to “earn and repay” our trust is to provide long-term software support. When a brand fails at both optimization AND long-term support, they lose their community.
That is the core of my argument: Nothing positions itself as a “community-first” brand. If they abandon their 2023 flagship while supporting budget models, they aren’t just failing a technical update - they are failing their identity.
You say trust has to be earned with concrete solutions. Confirming Android 17 for the Phone (2) is the most concrete, low-cost solution they have right now to stop the exodus of users to other brands.
We aren’t just asking for a version number; we are asking for a reason to stay with Nothing for our next purchase.
Hey Carl Pei , look at this thread.
