Nothing OS 3.0 | Phone (2a) Open Beta

Natalie ✨ · 2024-10-08T08:20:00+00:00

![](https://s3-nothing-prod.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/2024-10-07/1728292708-849520-nos-community-1500x1060.png "banner") **Nothing OS 3.0.** The software we’ve always wanted to make is finally ready to show. Before its general release this December, we’re running our Open Beta testing program. This is your chance to experience Nothing OS 3.0 first. Including an exclusive preview of Android 15. Here’s what the update includes: > **Lock screen** > > 🔒 New lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen. > > 🕰️ 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** > > 📷 Faster camera launch speed under the Camera Widget. > > 🖼️ Reduced HDR scene processing time. > > 📷 Optimised portrait effects by fine-tuning blur intensity based on face size. > > 🌑 Boosted camera performance in low-light environments. > > 🔍 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** > > 🗃️ 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. ‎ **How to get involved - Phone (2a):** 1. Ensure you have installed NOS version 2.6, build number should be **Pacman-U2.6-240828_1906** 2. [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 "Beta Installer") and install it from your downloads. 3. Navigate to Settings > System > Update to Beta version. 4. Tap “Check for new version” and follow the steps to get started. Share your feedback by heading to ***Settings > System > Feedback*** or drop some comments in our dedicated *[(2a) OS3 thread](https://nothing.community/d/17965-phone-2a-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. Phone (2a) users in Japan will not be able to participate in Open Beta 1 due to FeliCa restrictions.*** **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. 1. Download the rollback package for Nothing OS 2.6 [here](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/ota_diff_20240923_213518_20240828_190644.zip?Expires=1986610207&Signature=kliv62t~~3alOS4MuL5UAb5oEZoHZ79P~rqr7Egy0Rdmxe60RKV0m9YZoMvmN~EOgQH-4r3f39zM7CQ3zyMOSknSEZHgIzJUAJYMrl116HAZvvLRGP4nc5kL5Od8hYm92Z7-p1Jd6jH~PFkn8CmyV0GzYli-kUAGwybLQBuhlI6InTnJ4mrZVnJtvsqZsWO9y3VlTxjvkP-KaDfEtiUEBT31aCsppuEqnjr9njsu~QC4qwWO6hKGgzDVA0PgWHFcIJgzyC2a-K9KkIGE3rWN2Is9phi2RlWwaq-NsAnwrugJTQSinPFtOi2fK3Blb1M5WmCHStYQmgvEPXl5wYCiWw__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1 "Rollback"). 2. Navigate to ***Settings > System > Update to Beta version***. 3. Tap “Import file” and select the previously downloaded package. 4. 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.*** ---

100rabhThakur

@“Shaheem”#p109504 why deleted bro….insider?

HugoPERIAGO

100rabhThakur he is ban?

100rabhThakur

HugoPERIAGO 😂😂 dont know

RavishKumar

Nothing release new os for phone 2 users 😀😀.

Vishwam

RavishKumar which update? 2.6 or 3.0? Ig you are talking about 2.6 which was rolled out before some days

RaadSobhan

Anishvl off by few hours

RohithTony

Where is Beta 2 for Nothing 2a 🥲

Gnnana

Natalie ✨ in this 3.0 version can we see circle to search feature?

ROHANCHOUDHARY

Rob ⚡️ Would also want in Open beta 2 to change the colour of lock screen clock

JadeKhalil

Rob ⚡️ hi, this 2nd round testing hv an exact date? Can’t wait to try it out!!! 😀

KhewinTonlee

Just curious to know when is the Beta 2 release for 2a users, as far as I remember I think they said 2a will get Open Beta 2 on November.

BassimBinYoosaf

@Natalie ✨ I don’t have the share widget feature could anyone help me if I should do anything else to get it

Khushal Jain

BassimBinYoosaf
Phone (2a) is yet to get the Widget Sharing feature.
It should come with the next beta update in some days.

BassimBinYoosaf

How to enable auto Archieve feature ?

MadhaviPulaveni

Natalie ✨ HEY, NOTHING I am here again for another issue of latest nothing 3.0 update package error while installing to the latest version In detail explanation: I have visited the nothing page and then I have downloaded the apk for the nothing OS open beta today, and I have heas to setting>system>update to beta then I have clicked check update then it shows that update package error….. I hope you solve this issue soon , Obediently nothing user

mhdfirmus

MadhaviPulaveni seem like your version is not recommended version “Pacman-U2.6-240828_1906”.

I-loveNothing♥️

MadhaviPulaveni

I have The Same build number and The Same Problem can someone please help.🙏🙏🙏🙏

Nick 🌟

MadhaviPulaveni Maybe, this problem is occurring due to this reason because 6th November was the last date to install beta 1 for nothing 2a and now maybe nothing team removed the beta package because there is nothing for phone 2 Beta 1 have you released it

Lythik

When Beta for NP2???????

Anonymous192

Lythik https://nothing.community/d/19373-nothing-os-30-open-beta-1-for-phone-2/320

AMANATKHAN

Natalie ✨ I’m new To nothing Phone 2a.. It’s good experience till now..! But Now I’m having issue regarding calling..! It is taking more time to connect now than usual..! Hope it will be fixed soon..

pixcel25

AMANATKHAN

zadock sadly some people don’t get it

zadock

Guys… Do you realize that you’re being a bit persistent asking when beta 2 will be released? There are still 24 days left until the end of the month.

Hafeez_Shaik_2

zadock That’s true 🤣🤣

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