Nothing OS 2.5 open beta update is now being rolled out to a select group of users. This latest update, built on the robust Android 14 platform, brings a bunch of fantastic features to enhance both the performance and user interface (UI) of your Nothing Phone.
Get ready for a more user-friendly experience with improved UI elements, giving your phone a fresh and intuitive look. But that’s not all – we’ve also added new customization options, so you can personalize your device to match your style. Plus, we’ve worked on boosting the stability of your camera and volume control, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable user experience.
In a recent statement on platform X, Nothing revealed that the Open Beta version of Nothing OS 2.5 is now accessible to all users of Phone (1). It’s worth noting that Nothing has chosen to reserve the x.0 branding specifically for significant updates to its OEM skin. This approach helps distinguish these updates from broader Android version updates, such as the recently launched Nothing OS 2.5.
Nothing just announced that the Open Beta version of Nothing OS 2.5 is now up for grabs on platform X. What’s interesting is that Nothing has decided to save the x.0 branding for those big updates to its unique OEM skin. This way, you can easily tell these exciting upgrades apart from the regular Android version updates – like the awesome Nothing OS 2.5 that just hit the scene. So, go ahead and explore the new features with the Open Beta – your Phone (1) is in for a treat.
What’s new in Nothing OS 2.5?
As per the details shared on Nothing’s community page, the latest Nothing OS 2.5 is mainly centered around UI enhancements and customization. Users can now enjoy new solid color wallpapers and a monochrome color theme, giving their devices a revamped and stylish appearance. The update also introduces added support for gestures, improving functionality for tasks like screenshot capturing and lock screen shortcuts. Experience the refreshed and personalized look with the exciting features brought by Nothing OS 2.5!
Going beyond just aesthetics, Nothing OS 2.5 introduces stability enhancements for device cameras, ensuring a smoother and more reliable photography experience. Additionally, users will have access to new layout options for Quick Settings and improved volume controls, enhancing the overall functionality of their devices.
Nothing OS 2.5 availability
Nothing Phone 1 users are currently enjoying the beta release of Nothing OS 2.5, while their counterparts with Nothing Phone 2 have already transitioned to the stable version, which is built on Android 14. The stable OS for Nothing Phone 2 was officially launched following a prosperous open beta phase that spanned from October 11 to December 15.
Users interested in experimenting with the Nothing OS 2.5 beta can do so by sideloading the APK provided by Nothing, accessible through the company’s forum post. Simply go to Settings > System > Update to Beta version. If your device is already on the latest Nothing OS version, you’ll receive an Over-The-Air (OTA) prompt to update to Nothing OS 2.5, installing smoothly just like any other regular update.
Excitement is building up for the launch of the next phone from Nothing, set to follow the popular Nothing Phone 2. Recently, Nothing shared its plans for an event at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) on February 27, 2024. Reports suggest that we might get a glimpse of their new products during this event, and there’s a buzz about the potential introduction of the Nothing Phone 2a. However, the company has been tight-lipped about the specific details of this eagerly awaited smartphone.
Apart from the ongoing speculation surrounding the release of the Nothing Phone 2(a), unconfirmed reports are suggesting that the upcoming flagship from the company, the Nothing Phone 3, is poised to make its initial appearance in specific regions.
