Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15 starts rolling out to the Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 2a | Tech Tips

As per schedule, Nothing has announced that it is rolling out Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15 for the Nothing Phone 2 and the 2a. This update brings many changes, including a refreshed typography, a revamped settings page and Quick Settings panel, and a new gallery app that can be downloaded from the Play Store. There is a new countdown widget, which will be released later this month. The update weighs 1.90 GB on the Phone 2a.

Nothing OS 3.0 changelog

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.
• Shared Widgets are currently only supported between Nothing devices. Only Photo Widgets (square) can be shared.We are rapidly developing support for other widgets, so stay tuned!

Notes: As Shared Widgets are in beta, you might encounter some issues. We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance your experience.

Lock screen

• 🔒 Introduced new lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen or via the Customisation page.
• 🕰 Choose from a range of new Clock face styles.
• 🖼 Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.

New app drawer style

• 🤖 Added AI-powered Smart Drawer to automatically categorise your apps into folders, keeping your app drawer organised and making apps easy to find.
• 📌 Now you can pin your favourite apps to the top of the app drawer for quick access to your favourite apps.
  Enhanced pop-up view

• 🖥 Drag the pop-up view to any position on the screen for convenient multitasking.
• 📐 Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
• 📍 Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge for speedy access.
• 🔔 Swipe down incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Allows you to quickly view information without leaving your current app. Enable via Settings > Special features > Pop-up view.

Elevated design

• 🍀 Redesigned Quick Settings, and an optimised editing experience. Allows you to effortlessly tailor your shortcuts to your preferences.
• 🖼 Redesigned widget library. Choose your favourite Nothing Widgets or swipe left to browse third-party widgets.
• 🎨 Enhanced Settings with updated UI visuals. Network & Internet and Bluetooth options now display the current connection.
• 👉 New Dot animation for fingerprint unlocking and charging.

Other improvements

• 🤖 Allow AI to learn your usage habits and prioritise your frequently used apps. Keeps them active for longer intelligently for a smoother and more efficient experience.
• 🔋 Improved the lock screen charging status display to help you easily know the charging speed at a glance.
• 🗄 Added support for auto-archive function. Automatically frees up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
• 🖥 New partial screen sharing, so you can record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
• 🚀 Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for a smoother introduction.
• 🔄 Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.
• 🛡 Update Security Patch to December.

If you have not received the update, don’t worry. The company says it will be a staggered rollout throughout the month as any critical bugs if reported can be quickly fixed. For other models, the rollout will begin in early 2025, starting with the Nothing Phone 1, followed by Phone 2a Plus and the CMF Phone 1.

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