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.*** ---

RahulDesikan

Rob ⚡️ I have updated the charging animation was so cool and I feel a little more smoothness in the UI but the battery widget fails to show the battery of my redmi buds 5 and the Bluetooth doesn’t show theanimation of my buds after the beta 1 update even after the beta 2 update it remains same but in version 2.6 it worked

KushPatel1605

Solderet @Rob ⚡️ @Natalie ✨ Same here, I was a part of CBT too and didn’t receive OBT2

Prachurya

SaunavDas don’t. once you share a widget with someone, you can never remove them from your friends and they will always appear in the “share widget with” list even if you don’t like it.

SaunavDas

Prachurya to be honest ,I don’t care let them see my photos widget photos!!

Protackto

Can I try Nothing OS 3.0 if my build number is Pacman-U2.6-241021-2253-IND?

Whenever I try to update to beta, it says there is an issue stating Unable to Check Update.

Nick 🌟

Protackto if you are beta 1 then simply check your system updates and refresh it And if even after that the update is not showing then wait, some update has been rolled out, everyone will get it gradually.

Ymtt

Rob ⚡️ I still haven’t received the update.

Vishwam

Ymtt Are you on open beta 1 version already?

surajkumarsingh_fFdYe0bQor

I am currently on os 3.0 beta 2 on phone 2a, but my google bottom search bar is bit different than the other with no lens option in it. Also I didn’t able to change the shade of it using google app. Can you help me out here

#RvD-86

Here also not available…

Iam on the right OS 3.0 OB1…

Can we download it somewhere?

Then we can add it manualy

#RvD-86

Now i recieved the update (OTA).
Is downloading now 🙂

Skynet NOTHING

pixcel25

SaunavDas

Its showing me this 😞

AyandeepPaul

Camera image’s get worst than previous. Colours are off, White balance is bad, there are no improvement.

Beta 1 camera is worst than 2.6 & Beta 2 camera is worst than Beta 1

No improvements are there

I-loveNothing♥️

Saleemwaary wenn du auf Beta 2 updaten möchtest bekommst du eine Benachrichtigung und musst das Update ganz normal über den normalen Update Tab installieren nicht mehr über das beta Fenster😀

#RvD-86

I-loveNothing♥️

Didn’t recieved a notification.

If i search on the normal update tab no update found…

Saleemwaary

I-loveNothing♥️ how can I receive the notification

PIRATEBABU

I want hiden apps but can’t visible share apps consider nothing tech

Pranav

is there any way i can flash the new update as i have rooted my phone i am currently on beta 1

Nothing001

Pranav No there is no way you can do that…

Protackto

Nick 🌟

I’m don’t have the beta 1. Can I still get it or did they close it?

I’m currently operating on 2.6

KrzysztofS

is it possible to update from Pacman U2.6-241021-2253-EEA? or i need rollback first to previous version of 2.6 and wipe all ? 🙁

Vishwam

KrzysztofS If you already have updated to Open beta 1 you can update to Open beta 2

raghavanbnarayanan

Yeah I installed the new October Security Update (U2.6-241021-2253) and I’m unable to update to Beta using either the APK Beta upgrader or the sideload OTA using the dial number. Looks like the update is only designed from pre-October patch. Hopefully a new package will be rolled out soon. Correct me if I’m wrong.

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