Nothing OS 2.5 - Open Beta 1 - Phone (1)

Rob ⚡️ · 2023-12-19T14:30:00+00:00

![](https://s3-nothing-prod.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/2023-12-18/1702918587-966319-25-os-update-16x9.jpg "banner")**Our game-changing OS is getting even better.** Nothing OS 2.5 is our most significant update since the launch of OS 2.0. Packed with exciting new features to make your smartphone experience as efficient and personal as possible. With the rollout on Phone (2) underway, we’re currently in the process of Beta testing on **Phone (1)**. ‎ **Nothing OS 2.5** Phone (1) users, welcome to Nothing OS 2.5, powered by Android 14 - our most significant update since the launch of OS 2.0. Full of exciting new features and improvements to enhance your everyday experience. Here’s what’s in store: ‎ **Customisation** ✨ Redesigned a joint Home Screen and Lock Screen customisation page and improved the edit wallpaper flow for a more comprehensive view of options. 🌌 New Atmosphere wallpaper effect: Transform your background photo into a dynamic wallpaper that brings motion to colours on your home screen. A seamless transition between your lock and home screens. 🎨 Introduced solid colour wallpapers for a cleaner Home Screen appearance. ⚪ Added a monochrome colour theme in the basic colour section. ‎ **Gesture** 💡Customisable double-press power button to quickly access a chosen feature. Just head to ***Settings > System > Gestures***. 🤖 More Lock Screen shortcut options like: Do Not Disturb, Mute, QR code scanner, video camera. 📸 Capture screenshots quickly with a three-finger swipe gesture. ✏️ New screenshot editor and menu, allowing for more advanced editing features and quick deletions. ‎ **New Widgets** 🚶 Pedometer Widget: Track your daily steps directly from your home screen. Set goals and monitor your progress to stay motivated. 🎵 Media Player Widget: Displays the currently playing song. Control your music easily while on-the-move. ⏳ Screen Time Widget: Monitor and manage your daily screen time to maintain a healthy digital lifestyle. ***Notes: To use these new widgets, please update your Nothing Launcher and Nothing Widgets app to the latest versions available on the Play Store. ‎*** **More improvements** 💫 Added a new Glyph animation for when NFC is being used. 🔄 Improved the experience of Flip to Glyph. 🌥️ Optimised the experience of the Weather app and improved the notification of weather alerts. ⬅️ Refreshed the back gesture arrow visual to be more in line with Nothing's style. 🔔 Made it possible to set ringtone and notification sound volumes separately, with an updated volume control interface. ⚙️ Updated Quick Settings layout and support to show more devices icons. 📷 Improved the stability of the camera. 👾 Enhanced overall system stability for a more reliable and smooth experience. ‎ **How to get involved:** * Ensure you have the latest NOS version installed. * **[Download the following APK](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/NothingOfflineOtaUpdate-nothing-release_signed.apk?v=1702994092 "NOS Beta Tool apk")** and install it from your downloads *(This is different from the Installer provided for 2.5 Betas on Phone (2))* * Navigate to ***Settings > System > Update*** ***to Beta version.*** * Tap “Check for new version” and follow the steps to get started. * Share your feedback by heading to ***Settings > System > Feedback*** or be part of the conversation by joining **[nothing.community](https://nothing.community/)** ***⚠️ Disclaimer: Since this is a Beta version, there’s a very small chance 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. ‎ ‎*** **Rollback:** Backup all your data as the rollback will result in a factory reset. All unsaved data will be lost. * Download the [rollback package for Nothing OS 2.0.5](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/rollback-ota-package/ota_diff_20231215_225600_20231110_173157.zip?Expires=1962191330&Signature=2UCPkbWVjHCy807Eg4cR4abQM0vaibZZ-USVNy~o-vCMtmniCQfHUSce~UEFE8EUqIvGkCsBVsH-qWrvD3490ww1QW703h2MDs11QCHHCycyPZ6OZaGljZZd2H0oelmIkAGskgQqV9BgzNENjN1sdzztSuj4Qbe0xhVMEN2bvrRgEBh5vN62bFXg1SwCK0l9~fMo3sZtjx0erPwLoa4RZYnbWPQNyWZdejvzgaqI6-yzmB~1eZ-ybJ6ho3fuWgWS6Vzkr-cf4xMneV6qQDmGfZblNvxu5D0Bpc6WAy2a9CHq9c9L7fE9Sy-e9tFq43KCgxxQiM8Sb8QNmsc6bxRAnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1) * Navigate to ***Settings > System > Update to Beta version.*** * Tap “**Import file**” and select the previously downloaded package. * 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)*

ARIFPASHA

Rob ⚡️ I think no update for close beta tester for Phone 1

mahrooskarippathodika

Rob ⚡️ when does the stable one release ?😄

ArunSingh

Is this different from closed beta?

FunkyArthur

Carl you guys keep on making the phone better and better! Lots of love from Armenia 🇦🇲

DeepakKumarMallick

Perfect gift from Mr.Carl pie

OmarAlsmadi

It doesn’t work

Suudduuu_

If this causes green line issue on screen, will it be recovered in warranty 😅

Vivek Bhimani

sb2002 I have sideloaded the closed beta

Can you share me your build number please 🥺

SukhanpreetSinghDhi_OF5fkHYFXq

Vivek Bhimani

Spacewar-U2.5-231206-0153

AnoopKumbala

Carl phone 1 power💪🔥

AlexCoder

Fazalu

Ohh yeahhh!!!!!

Amok

Enjoy it 🎄🎅

Josep_Иixtone🇰🇪

Carl It just shows how strong the community is…

Josep_Иixtone🇰🇪

Rob ⚡️ We need a Nothing media player. Kindly grant us our wish.

awwsammm

Goo beta

HariHaran_fQVzNPM7wd

Awesome Team 😎👏

NishalChakravarthy

Rob ⚡️ hey Rob! So I have downloaded the file but I do not see an option as update from beta option under system, could you please help me with this? Thanks a ton!

AlexCoder

NishalChakravarthy the option is in the last of system options, after feedback option
named -> Update to Beta version.

GhostGuy09

So glad to see the phone 1 hasn’t been left behind. Can’t wait to try out all the features here soon.

FunkyArthur

Updated… checked everything! Loving it already! Love the new widgets! my favorite new option is the double tap power button i set it to the glyph lights as Torch. 😁😁😁

UbaidhullahAhmed

FunkyArthur is there any glitches or bugs in the update is it stable?

PrasadShetty_1PkR2C07Rv

FunkyArthur Does updating to open beta, reset your data?

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