Nothing has released Nothing OS 2.5 open beta 1 update based on Android 14 for the Nothing Phone (1). This comes after the stable Nothing OS 2.5 update was released for the Nothing Phone (2) last week.
How to join Nothing OS 2.5 – Open Beta 2?
You can sign up for the Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta, by following these steps:
- Download the APK from here and install it from your downloads.
- Go to your device’s Settings > System > Update to Beta version.
- Select “Check for new version” and follow the on-screen instructions.
Check out the complete change log below
Customisation ● Redesigned a joint Home Screen and Lock Screen customisation page and improved the edit wallpaper flow for a more comprehensive view of options. ● New Atmosphere wallpaper effect: Transform your background photo into a dynamic wallpaper that brings motion to colours on your home screen. A seamless transition between your lock and home screens. ● Introduced solid colour wallpapers for a cleaner Home Screen appearance. ● Added a monochrome colour theme in the basic colour section. Gesture ● Customisable double-press power button to quickly access a chosen feature. Just head to Settings > System > Gestures. ● More Lock Screen shortcut options like: Do Not Disturb, Mute, QR code scanner, video camera. ● Capture screenshots quickly with a three-finger swipe gesture. ● New screenshot editor and menu, allowing for more advanced editing features and quick deletions. New Widgets ● Pedometer Widget: Track your daily steps directly from your home screen. Set goals and monitor your progress to stay motivated. ● Media Player Widget: Displays the currently playing song. Control your music easily while on-the-move. ● Screen Time Widget: Monitor and manage your daily screen time to maintain a healthy digital lifestyle. Notes: To use these new widgets, please update your Nothing Launcher and Nothing Widgets app to the latest versions available on the Play Store. More improvements ● Added a new Glyph animation for when NFC is being used. ● Improved the experience of Flip to Glyph. ● Optimised the experience of the Weather app and improved the notification of weather alerts. ● Refreshed the back gesture arrow visual to be more in line with Nothing’s style. ● Made it possible to set ringtone and notification sound volumes separately, with an updated volume control interface. ● Updated Quick Settings layout and support to show more devices icons. ● Improved the stability of the camera. ● Enhanced overall system stability for a more reliable and smooth experience.
Note:
In this beta version, data interference is possible, so back up your data before use. In case of a rollback, backup is crucial as it results in a factory reset. Download the rollback package for Nothing OS 2.0.5, and go to Settings > System > Update to Beta version. Then tap “Import file” and select the downloaded package.