Nothing Phone 2a Plus Gets Boost with Android 15-Powered Nothing OS 3.0 Stable Update
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Receives Android 15-Based Nothing OS 3.0’s Stable Update
Three weeks after the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0’s Open Beta 1 update was released for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the brand has finally rolled out the stable update for the smartphone. The update brings a plethora of new features and improvements to the device.
What’s New in Nothing OS 3.0?
The update introduces a new lock screen customization page, allowing users to personalize their lock screen with new Clock face styles. Additionally, the AI-powered Smart Drawer helps organize apps into folders, making it easier to find what you need. The Quick Settings menu has also been redesigned for a more seamless experience.
Enhanced Features and Improvements
- Shared Widgets: Share widgets with friends and family, and interact with each other through reactions.
- Lock Screen: Customize your lock screen with new Clock face styles, and expand widget space to place more widgets on your lock screen.
- New App Drawer Style: The AI-powered Smart Drawer automatically categorizes apps into folders, and you can pin your favorite apps to the top for quick access.
- Enhanced Pop-up View: Resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners, and pin it to the screen edge for speedy access.
- Elevated Design: The Quick Settings menu has been redesigned, and the widget library now features a more optimized editing experience.
Other Improvements
- AI-Powered App Prioritization: Allow AI to learn your usage habits and prioritize your frequently used apps for a smoother experience.
- Improved Lock Screen Charging Status: Easily know the charging speed at a glance.
- Auto-Archive Function: Automatically frees up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
- Partial Screen Sharing: Record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
- Setup Wizard Update: The setup wizard has been updated to version 3.0 for a smoother introduction.
- Predictive Back Animations: Enabled for apps that have opted in.
- Security Patch Update: The update includes the December security patch.
Rollout and Notes
The update is rolling out in a staggered manner and will take some time to reach all users. During the upgrade, the system will optimize in the background to enhance the user experience, which may cause temporary overheating and increased power consumption. However, the Phone (2a) Plus will quickly return to normal after the upgrade is complete.
Nothing Phone (1) Update
The Nothing Phone (1) also received Nothing OS 3.0’s Open Beta 1 last month, so expect the stable update to be rolled out soon.
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