Nothing Phone 2 and 2a Get stable Nothing OS 3.0 Update

December 20, 2024 Modified date: December 20, 2024

Nothing has officially started rolling out the stable Android 15 update after testing it in beta builds for over a month. The Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 is now rolling out for the Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 2a.

Nothing has officially confirmed that the update is following a phased rollout and will be available to all Phone (2) and Phone (2a) users by the end of the year. The update weighs around 1.7GB, depending on the device, so make sure to use WiFi for the download.

This is a major update for the Phone (2) and Phone (2a), so you can expect some exciting new features. The update ships with a long list of features like shared widgets, new lock screen customization, and more. You can check out the full changelog below.

Nothing Phone 2 and 2a Nothing OS 3.0 Update

This update transitions you to the official release of Nothing OS 3.0, powered by Android 15, Full of exciting new features and improvements to enhance your everyday experience. Here’s what’s in store:

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. And 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 Al-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 Ul visuals. Network & Internet and Bluetooth options now display current connection.
New Dot animation for fingerprint unlocking and charging.

Other improvements

Allow Al 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.

Along with these new features, the new Nothing Gallery app is also available for both devices. The native Gallery app features an advanced search and expanded editing tools like filters, markup and suggestions.

Install Nothing OS 3.0 on Nothing Phone 2 or 2a

If you are a Nothing Phone (2) or Phone (2a) user, you will receive the latest stable Nothing OS 3.0 on your device by the end of this year. Make sure to check for the update manually in Settings. Also backup your important data before installing the latest major update.

If you have another Nothing device, the UK-based smartphone brand has confirmed that the Nothing OS 3.0 stable rollout will begin in early 2025 for Phone (1), Phone (2a) Plus, and CMF Phone 1.