Nothing OS 3.0 Teased, Phone (2) Gets Nothing OS 2.5 Based On Android 14; How To Update

Nothing, a London-based tech giant, launched the Phone (2) in India in July. It is now available for purchase across diverse online and offline channels. The smartphone debuted with Nothing OS 2.0 based on Android 13 software and many new enhancements. And in the latest move, the company has extended the Nothing OS 2.5 update for beta testers. Moreover, the company also teased its upcoming Nothing OS 3.0. Here are more details about all these features.

Nothing OS 2.5 Update On Nothing Phone (2)

The company claims that the Nothing OS 2.5 is its "most significant update" and offers new features to improve the user experience. This Open Beta 2 build is rolling out for testers, and the package ships with the Android 14 build. Here are some of the features that the update includes:

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Nothing OS 2.5: Improvements

Nothing OS 2.5: Do note that the beta build might ship with unexpected bugs. (Image:Nothing)

Nothing added in a community note that Predictive Back is now available across all Nothing apps. The company updated its three-finger swipe gesture, double-tap power button, and several icons within the status bar. Plus, the bundle offers minor bug fixes.

Glyph LEDs

Nothing has added its Glyph Progress meter support in Google Calendar to keep track of events using a 5-minute countdown. Plus, the Glyph Timer now offers time presets to set a desired duration quickly. A user can open the Glyph Timer straight from the lock screen without unlocking the device. A new Glyph animation for NFC and more minor enhancements are bundled in the build.

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Before installing the beta build, a user must note that the build is different from a stable release and might ship with bugs that might render the phone difficult to use. Hence, it is recommended that you backup data before flashing the beta update.

Nothing OS 3.0

According to reports, the company teased the upcoming OS in a new Community update video. Carl Pei revealed that the company is already working on the update and the software will likely roll out next year. A clear launch timeline and eligible devices list is yet to be out.