The Phone 2a devices do not have any OS 3.0 Open Beta 2 updates. The current beta update introduces new adjustments and enhancements based on Android 15. With the current version, the firm is completely focused on strengthening the three system functionalities; the full changelog can be found here.
Nothing Phone 2a Specs
Nothing Phone (2a) has been officially released on March 12, 2024.The size of the device is 6.7 inches OLED capacitive touchscreen while the resolution of the screen is 1080 x 2412 pixels and it is protected by Always On Display.
The smartphone runs on the Android 14 + Nothing OS 2.5 operating system while internal storage is up to 512 GB.
Nothing Phone (2a) consists of a dual camera: 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) camera while on the front there is a single 16 MP camera. The device is available in Black and other colors. The smartphone is fueled with a non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery.
It features Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, and GPS. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Octa-core processor while GPU is Mali-G610 MC4. It also supports Dual SIM and sensors including under display, optical, fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, and compass.
Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 2: What’s new?
With the latest open beta update Nothing has brought several new changes for the devices UI elements and other existing apps; these include new shared widgets, Quick Settings , smart drawer improvements, and many more. To get more information about it, you can check the official changelog.
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.
Quick Settings improvements
- Refined the animations in Quick Settings. Including swipe animations, Bluetooth tile transitions, and tile resizing.
- Improved the user experience when interacting with the ring tile within the Quick Settings Widget.
Smart Drawer enhancements
- Enhanced app categorisation accuracy. New apps may take a short while to be properly categorised.
- Introduced auto-sort. Allows your apps and folders to organise themselves based on your usage habits.
Camera enhancements
- Improved stability when switching camera modes.
- Upgraded HDR algorithm for better stability and enhanced photo quality.
- Optimised Portrait Mode.
- Enhanced brightness when using Ultra HDR Mode.
Visual and performance updates
- AI-powered selection and prioritisation of your frequently used apps, keeping them at your fingertips for a smoother and more efficient experience.
- PUBG now supports a high refresh rate of 90 fps, for smoother gameplay.
- Added an onboarding guide for first-time Pop-up view users.
- Other general bug fixes and performance improvements.
How to install the Nothing Open beta 2
To install the latest update, you should ensure that the device is already running on Nothing OS 3.0 with the build version Pacman-V3.0-240923-2135. Once its finish you will need to go to the system settings and navigate to the software update.
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