Nothing Phone 1 Receives Feature-Packed Open Beta 2 of Nothing OS 2.5

In an exciting development for Nothing Phone 1 users, the latest Open Beta 2 of Nothing OS 2.5 is now available, bringing a host of new features and improvements to enhance the overall user experience. This update, based on the latest Android 14, follows the initial release of Nothing OS 2.5 beta in December 2023 and promises a smoother, more optimized performance for the device.

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What’s New in Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 2:

Improvements:

Optimized Night Mode Photography:
Capture stunning photos in low light with optimized brightness in Night Mode photography.

Enhanced Camera Smoothness:
Experience improved overall smoothness when taking pictures, ensuring a seamless photography experience.

Tailored Sound Effects for Games:
Enjoy an enhanced gaming experience with optimized sound effects for specific games.

Quick Settings Access on Lock Screen:
Pull down to access Quick Settings for network and connectivity options directly from the lock screen.

Better Charger Compatibility:
Experience improved compatibility with certain chargers for hassle-free charging.

Optimized Background Processes:
Address the issue of background task termination with optimized background processes.

Performance Boost in Low Memory Conditions:
Witness optimized performance even when the device is running low on memory.

Fingerprint Recognition Accuracy:
Unlock your phone with precision, thanks to enhanced fingerprint recognition accuracy.

VoLTE Icon Display Logic:
Experience optimized VoLTE icon display logic in the status bar for improved network information.

Upgraded Security Patch:
Stay secure with the upgraded Google security patch until January 2024.

Bug Fixes:

Corrected Notification Background Colors:
Improved display to correct abnormal notification background colours.

Bluetooth Icon Responsiveness:
Resolved unresponsive Bluetooth icon issues in Quick Settings.

Bluetooth Audio Stability:
Fixed noise issues with Bluetooth audio devices in specific scenarios.

Battery Percentage Display:
Resolved the issue where the battery percentage was not displayed in the status bar.

Clock Widget Display Issues:
Addressed abnormal display issues with the clock widget.

System UI Stability:
Improved stability of the System UI for a smoother overall experience.

Calculator Widget Responsiveness:
Resolved unresponsive calculator widget issues on the lock screen.

Game Mode Notification Overlapping:
Fixed overlapping issues between lightweight notifications and banner notifications in Game Mode.

General Bug Fixes:
Addressed various bugs and made overall improvements to enhance the device’s performance.

Installation Instructions:

For Open Beta 1 Users:

1. Navigate to Settings > System > System Update.
2. Tap “Check for update” and follow the steps for installation.

For Non-Beta OS Versions:

1. Install Open Beta 1 (instructions provided).
2. Navigate to Settings > System > System Update.
3. Tap “Check for update” and follow the steps for installation of Open Beta 2.

Rollback Instructions:

1. Back up all data, as the rollback results in a factory reset.
2. Download the rollback package for Nothing OS 2.0.5.
3. Navigate to Settings > System > Update to Beta version.
4. Tap “Import file” and select the downloaded package.
5. Follow the steps to complete the rollback.

Disclaimer: Since this is a Beta version, there’s a small chance the test software may interfere with your data, requiring a factory reset. Back up all your data before accessing the software.

Related: Nothing Phone 1 gets Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 Update

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