Nothing Phone (2) deserves Nothing OS 5.0! 🖤

Whitty

The main point here is I really do love my nothing phone the OS is brilliant I love it had no bloatware, I only buy flagship phones generally for longevity & I would have brought the 3 but I don’t like the asthetics it’s uneven and I just can’t get past it, if there was a four coming out with the os5 then I’d probably not be upset about the 2 and just buy the 4.. but I’m not falling into the same trap again with nothing if I buy a 4a pro or whatever it’s called the. I buy a phone that came out on android 16 so yet again I will “loose” a year at the end over what basically is pedantics. Nothing have proved the 2 is capable by giving os 5 to the 2a and when I moved to nothing for the 2 I chose it over the 2a because it “was the better phone!”… So yes I’m seriously considering the newest pixel it’s that or a Motorola they with nothing are the only ones who don’t put loads of bloat on the OS but I am genuinely upset about having to move. If there was a flagship on the cards with the release of OS5 this really wouldn’t be an issue but nothing release on the ½ year and then are not supporting the flagship for as long as the budget phone people who brought the 3 this year will be in the same boat at the end of support and 3a pro will keep running and the the flagship 3 will die… nothing either need to support flagships with the rest of the series or move release dates of phone to match os releases otherwise this will just keep happening with every series …. And ultimately will put people off

JoeGeorgeAbraham

grepGander true dat, and then they can slap on the classic glyph creator thingy app (hoping it still works)

Amudhan_Sundararajan

Nothiq Nothing still hasn’t delivered some of the key features from NOS 4 to all the supporting devices. Essential voice and gallery related features remain exclusive to newer devices like Phone (3), (4a) and (4b), while the 3a series and older devices were left out.

NOS 5.0 has already been announced, even though some devices haven’t fully received the features promised with NOS 4.

If you’re happy with your Phone (2), use it as it is and get the most out of it instead of getting an unusable / broken update. If having the latest Nothing OS and features is important to you, consider exchanging it for a newer Nothing device using the loyalty discount.

If you’re just looking for an Android update, mod it, flash a custom ROM, customise it to your liking.

Whitty

Don’t care about all the “extras” and new features just give us a basic android 17 and I’ll be happy I get only new phones get new features just give me another year of support so I don’t get issues with banking apps and similar things that expect the latest OS for security..

UpawNothing

Whitty You won’t get problems with banking apps on Android 16. Once security updates stop next year it would not be wise to continue banking activity.

AhmadAliAiyubi

Nothiq

I also request to nothing team for giving update of nothing OS 5 to nothing phone 2.

aekit

Nothiq yeah i bought phone 2 considering its a flagship and for long time period. With such a capable chip i don’t see why not giving update to phone 2. Phone 2 still have many issues to be fixed.

Nothing don’t leave that quick. I am the guy who cam from redmi 4 using for 7 years then buying this considering another 7 years. 🫠🫠🫠.

Don’t make me think buying cheep 15k phone for 2-3years then buying another cheep 15k phone is better decision then sticking with a flagship. 😭😭😭

grepGander

aekit yeah i bought phone 2 considering its a flagship and for long time period. With such a capable chip i don’t see why not giving update to phone 2.

I will repeat myself, look at the dates, it was clear from before the phone was even released:

2023, July 17 > 2024, July 17 = 1
2024, July 17 > 2025, July 17 = 1
2025, July 17 > 2026, July 17 = 1

1+1+1 = 3

JoeGeorgeAbraham

aekit your redmi phone also had to face the same fate. Just accept the reality. Almost all the phones are like this.

ip4ai

chandureddy_VNviyQ7M3r I have to be honest about the reality, though: I contacted Nothing support directly and pushed hard for this. Their final answer was that the decision has been “thoroughly reviewed and finalized,” that Phone (2) has reached the end of its major software support, and that it cannot be changed by further requests. So officially, the door seems closed — which is exactly why community pressure like yours matters more than individual tickets now.

And honestly? I’m beyond frustrated. I own a Galaxy phone that’s older than my Phone (2), and it’s still receiving updates after all these years — with no real problems the whole time. Same with iPhone: years of smooth support. Meanwhile my Phone (2) has been nothing but issues for 3 years — I barely got to enjoy it, because most of my time was spent contacting support to fix one bug after another.

We paid a flagship price and got a fraction of the experience. One more major update — Nothing OS 5.0 — is the least that would make this right. The hardware can handle it. The community wants it. @Nothing modedit: removed tag please listen. ❤️‍🔥

Sirius_EU

It’s ridiculous to keep reading these posts, even after the Team has categorically stated that Phone (2) “will NOT receive” OS 5.0.

What else should the Team do to make you understand… threaten you physically??? 🤣🤣

ip4ai

Sirius_EU No one’s confused about what the team said — we all read it clearly. 🙂

Asking a company to reconsider a decision is completely normal and how feedback works everywhere. Policies do sometimes change when enough users speak up — that’s the whole point of a community forum.

And here’s the real issue: what’s the value of a “3 years of support” promise when the phone was full of bugs for most of that time? I spent a huge part of my ownership contacting support to fix one problem after another instead of actually enjoying the device. A support promise only means something if the software actually works during it. That’s exactly why asking for one more update — on hardware that can clearly handle it — isn’t ridiculous at all.

You don’t have to support the idea. But mocking people for politely asking isn’t really adding anything either. 🤷

Cmf Guy

ShubhamPatel_OJPwoeRWi5 brother. The company already told you that they will give only up to Android 16 then why you are acting like a beggar ??🤐🤐🤐👍

aekit

grepGander yes i did noticed, my reply was not a complaint, it was like if chip is capable i don’t see reason for not giving updates to their flagship. Coz we only have phone 3 as latest flagship devices. If i don’t consider Xa series. Nothing phone for me stands like an iPhone. And those are crazy for update support.

Aryaman_Srivastava

Well there are few exceptions and examples where OEM can change it’s update policy and give an extra OS Bump.

For example, I had Redmi Note 8 (Ginkgo) back in 2020, it was launched with Android 9. That time, Redmi series usually gets 1 OS update and then Security Patches. Since Redmi Note 8 series was the most popular that time, Xiaomi decided to give extra OS update and changed it’s update policy just for that device. Both devices (Note 8 & Note 8 Pro) received Android 11.

Check the news here. If that budget device can get extra update, I think Nothing could consider us giving A17 Update, since Phone 2 users never got any Camera improvement update. Hardware is still top notch, i mean Cam sensors, but poorly optimized.

It’s just BSP (Board Support Package) matter, if they want they can ask QCOM for BSP (not for free ofcourse).

In the current time with Chip shortage ( because of AI Boom), Smartphones are getting really expensive, I hope nothing can show a mature behaviour and give Phone 2 A17 update, so users can still consider using it with a fresh look and won’t plan to change their device.

Sirius_EU

ip4ai But mocking people for politely asking isn’t really adding anything either.

I’m not making fun of you, I simply analyzed the situation as an adult .

You requested OS 5.0 on the NP2 and explained your reasons (which were good 👌).

The company replied, denying any further updates for the NP2.

You can keep saying it’s unfair and insist on your request, but that won’t change the company’s mind (see the identical situation with the NP1).

That’s why I say that continuing is ridiculous, and I’ll add… childish.

In case you missed it, I’m also (or rather, I was until a few days ago) a Phone (2) user.

GeorgeVagenas

ip4ai You covered me completely with all what you wrote and I would also like to add something that unfortunately others should say, that this post is supposed to be a request from the NP2 owners to the company and finally I see with great disappointment that half of the comments are from owners of another device who are not only completely aligned with the company’s policy but also defend/insult/mocking as if Nothing hired them as public affairs representatives.even If Carl himself had commented here, he would probably been more eloquent

ip4ai

Sirius_EU Fair enough, and I appreciate you clarifying — no problem at all. 🙂

I actually agree with your analysis: realistically, the company likely won’t change its mind, and the NP1 precedent supports that. I’m not naive about the odds.

Just for context though — I’m not a hater. I bought the Phone (2) because I genuinely believed in Nothing and expected a great experience. Instead it’s been a stream of issues for me: Bluetooth call-audio breaking with my hearing aids for over two months, an audio bug still open with R&D, and a storage bug that fills ~30 GB and won’t clear without a factory reset. From what I’ve read, even the Phone (1) settled into being fairly reliable over time — which makes it more frustrating that my Phone (2) still isn’t there.

You mentioned you moved on from your Phone (2) a few days ago — and honestly, that’s a perfectly valid choice. But not everyone can or wants to replace a phone every time it disappoints. For those of us keeping it, asking for one more update isn’t childish — it’s just hoping to finally get the experience we paid for.

Companies do sometimes revisit decisions when enough users speak up, and even when they don’t, documented feedback still shapes how they treat the next generation. Staying quiet guarantees nothing changes; speaking up at least creates a record. So I’m not insisting because I expect to “win” — I’m adding my voice because it’s worth being on record, politely and once. If it doesn’t work, I’ll accept it and move on. No hard feelings. 👍

Sirius_EU

ip4ai But not everyone can or wants to replace a phone every time it disappoints.

I wasn’t disappointed by my NP2 (… except for the camera’s mediocre performance 😅).

It has always worked perfectly in all its functions, and I never had any reason to complain.

I replaced it because it had reached the end of its life, something I knew from the day I bought it and had already planned for.

Plus, I was convinced by the tempting offers from another brand (which made me bring forward the decision to replace it)… but that’s another story. 😎

KennethMibbey

OutsideTheHypeZ3 If Nothing budges then this will create a precedent. Next year when 2a are being phased out they will complain too. I get why nothing decided that and I am prepared that this new android version and OS will be my last. We knew the terms and conditions of the software and security updates. Who will incur the extra expenses for testing and fixing bugs of Nothing 1 and 2?

OutsideTheHypeZ3

KennethMibbey I understand your point about precedent and development costs, and I’m not claiming Nothing is obligated to give Phone (2) another update. They have technically fulfilled their promise.

My point is simply that Phone (2) is in a unique position: it’s the flagship of the same generation, yet cheaper phones from that generation will receive a newer Android version because of their launch timing. An exception for Phone (2) wouldn’t mean every device automatically deserves unlimited updates — it would be a goodwill decision based on this specific situation.

Nothing absolutely has the right to stop at Android 16, but users also have every right to ask the company to reconsider.

ip4ai

Sirius_EU Ha, fair enough — and honestly I’m glad your NP2 treated you well. 😄 The camera’s the one thing almost everyone seems to agree on, though!

I think that’s really the whole point: our experiences were just different. Yours worked flawlessly and you planned your upgrade from day one — totally reasonable. Mine happened to be a rougher ride, so I felt like I never got the smooth stretch you did. Same phone, different luck, I guess.

Anyway, no hard feelings at all — good discussion, and enjoy the new one. Curious what tempted you away, but I’ll let you keep that mystery. 😎👍

Sirius_EU

ip4ai … but I’ll let you keep that mystery.

It’s no mystery… 👇

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