CMF Phone 1 Nothing OS 3.0 open beta released


Nothing has released the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 open beta update for the CMF Phone 1, after the roll-out for the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Phone (2), ahead of the stable roll-out.

How to get Nothing Phone (2) Nothing OS 3.0 Update?
  1. Ensure you have installed Nothing OS version 2.6, build number should be Tetris-U2.6-241021-2030 / Tetris-U2.6-241125-2107
  2. Download the following APK and install it from your downloads.
  3. Navigate to Settings > System > Update to Beta version.
  4. Tap “Check for new version” and follow the steps to get started.

Since this is a Beta version, the test software may interfere with the personal data and might require a factory reset, so it is recommended to back up the date before the update.

Nothing already confirmed that the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus will get the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 beta update in December 2024‎.

CMF Phone 1 Nothing OS 3.0 update 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.

Lock screen
● New lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen.
● Upgraded clock faces. Choose your favourite style.
● Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.

Smart Drawer
● Added AI-powered Smart Drawer feature to automatically categorise your apps into folders. For better organisation and easy access.
● For ultimate convenience, you can pin your favourite apps to the top of the app drawer. No scrolling required.
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Quick Settings
● Reconsidered Quick Settings design with an optimised editing experience.
● Enhanced widget library design.
● Updated visuals in Settings including better Network & Internet and Bluetooth options.
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Camera improvements
● Faster camera launch speed under the Camera Widget.
● Reduced HDR scene processing time.
● Smoothened user interface after countdown photos
● Improved zoom slider display.
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Enhanced pop-up view
● Movable pop-up view for cleaner and more productive multi-tasking.
● Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
● Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge for quick access.
● View information without leaving your current app. Simply swipe down on incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Enable via Settings > System > Pop-up view.

Other improvements
● AI-powered selection and prioritisation of your frequently used apps, keeping them at your fingertips for a more efficient experience
● Added support for auto-archive function to automatically free up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
● Partial screen sharing for more efficient and secure screen recording. Record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
● Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for the smoothest introduction to Nothing OS.
● Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.
● New fingerprint animation with signature dot matrix styling. ‎
● New charging animation with signature dot matrix styling.

Beta testers can share their feedback by joining nothing.community.


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