Nothing released Nothing OS 3.0 beta for Phone 1

Nothing has started testing its next major update based on Android 15. Initially, the company dropped the Nothing 3.0 beta update for Nothing Phone 2a devices and then gradually expanded to more devices, including Nothing Phone 2a Plus and Nothing Phone 2. Now, with the latest development, the beta update is now live for Nothing Phone 1 devices.

Nothing Phone 1 user can test the Android 15 features

Yesterday, Nothing has officially started rolling out the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 for the phone 1 devices. With the latest beta update, there are several new features available for the devices.

This will bring several enhancements under different existing functions, includinga lock screen, smart drawer, quick settings, camera improvements, and many more changes for the devices. To explore more, you can check the official changelog below.

Nothing OS 3.0 official changelog for Nothing phone 1

Shared Widgets

• Use widgets to link up with friends and family. See another person’s widgets displayed on your home screen and interact with each other through reactions. A new way to stay connected.
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Lock screen

• New lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen or via the Customisation page.
• Upgraded clock faces. Choose your favourite style.
• Expanded widget space allows you to place more widgets on your lock screen.
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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.
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Quick Settings

• Reconsidered Quick Settings design with an optimised editing experience.
• Enhanced widget library design.
• Updated visuals in Settings include better Network & Internet and Bluetooth options.
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Camera improvements

• Faster camera launch speed under the Camera Widget.
• Reduced HDR scene processing time.
• Smoothened user interface after countdown photos
• Improved zoom slider display.
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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.
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Other improvements

• AI-powered selection and prioritisation of your frequently used apps, keeping them at your fingertips for a more efficient experience
• 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.
• New charging animation with signature dot matrix styling.
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• Note:
• Shared Widgets are currently supported by Nothing devices only. At this stage, only Photo Widgets (square) can be shared. We are rapidly developing support for other widgets, so stay tuned.
• Since Shared Widgets are in beta, you might encounter some issues. We appreciate your patience as we continue to improve your experience.

How to install Nothing OS 3.0

As it is a beta update, you have to apply for it. To do that, follow the below steps:

• First, ensure that you are using Nothing Phone 1 on the latest firmware, Spacewar-U2.6-241031-1818.
• Download the app via this link and install it from your downloads
• Now navigate to the system setting, than go to the system and tap on the update to beta version
• Tap “Check for new version” and complete the procedure if it shows new beta available for your device

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