Highlights
- The update introduces lock screen customisations, AI enhancements, improved multitasking tools, shared widgets and an AI-powered smart drawer.
- Quick Settings, widget library and Settings visuals are overhauled.
- Other enhancements include partial screen sharing, auto-archive support and new dot animations.
- The update is being released in phases.
- Nothing Phone (1) users can expect a stable release soon.
Nothing has started rolling out the stable version of its Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 update for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. The stable release comes just three weeks after the Open Beta 1 version signaling a smooth testing phase.
The update introduces several new features including lock screen customisations, AI enhancements and improved multitasking tools.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new update.
What’s New in Nothing OS 3.0?
Here’s a breakdown of the major changes and improvements in this update:
Shared Widgets
- Stay connected with friends and family through shared widgets.
- View and interact with other people’s widgets directly from your home screen using reactions.
Lock Screen Enhancements
- A new lock screen customization page is accessible by long-pressing the lock screen or via the Customisation menu.
- Fresh Clock face styles to choose from.
- Expanded widget space allowing more widgets to be placed on the lock screen.
AI-Powered Smart Drawer
- Automatically organize your apps into folders for easy access.
- Pin your favourite apps to the top of the app drawer for quicker navigation.
Improved Pop-Up View
- Drag and reposition the pop-up view anywhere on the screen.
- Resize it easily by dragging the bottom corners.
- Pin it to the screen edge for faster access.
- Swipe down on notifications to enter the pop-up view for quick interactions without leaving your current app. (Enable via Settings > Special features > Pop-up view.)
Redesigned User Interface
- Overhauled Quick Settings for easier customization of shortcuts.
- A refreshed widget library with support for Nothing Widgets and third-party widgets.
- Updated Settings visuals, with current connections displayed for Network & Internet and Bluetooth.
- New dot animations for fingerprint unlocking and charging.
Other Notable Improvements
- AI now learns your usage habits keeping frequently used apps active longer for a smoother experience.
- Enhanced lock screen charging status to display charging speed at a glance.
- Support for auto-archive to free up storage space without removing app data.
- Partial screen sharing lets you record an app window instead of the whole screen.
- Updated setup wizard (version 3.0) for a smoother onboarding experience.
- Enabled predictive back animations for supported apps.
- December security patch included.
Android 15-Based Nothing OS 3.0 Update – Rolling Out Gradually
The update is being released in phases, so it might take some time to reach all users.
Nothing advises that during the upgrade process, the system will optimise in the background, which may temporarily cause overheating or higher power consumption. These issues are expected to be resolved quickly after the update is complete.
Update for Nothing Phone (1) Coming Soon
Meanwhile, Nothing Phone (1) users who received the Open Beta 1 update of Nothing OS 3.0 last month can expect a stable release in the near future.
FAQs
Q1. What new features and improvements does the Nothing OS 3.0 update introduce?
Answer. The update includes lock screen customisations, AI enhancements, improved multitasking tools, shared widgets and an AI-powered smart drawer.
Q2. What interface changes come with the Nothing OS 3.0 update?
Answer. The update features overhauled Quick Settings, a refreshed widget library, updated Settings visuals, partial screen sharing, auto-archive support and new dot animations.
Q3. How is the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 update being released for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
Answer. The update is being released in phases, which may temporarily cause overheating or higher power consumption. Nothing Phone (1) users can expect a stable release soon.
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