In addition to their unique designs, Nothing phones are known for delivering a wonderful software experience. Nothing OS 2.5 was also considered one of the best Android 14-based custom skins and only raised the expectation towards Nothing OS 3.0 which will be based on Android 15. The company has now announced the much-awaited Nothing OS 3.0 and has detailed both the beta and stable builds as well as all new features that it’ll bring on board in its latest announcement.
What’s New in Nothing OS 3.0?
Nothing Gallery App
Nothing OS 3.0 will bring with it the much-anticipated Nothing Gallery app, which is designed to improve photo viewing on your device. The app uses artificial intelligence to highlight significant moments within photos, allowing users to open images quickly. Additionally, it promises to improve the transition speed from the Camera app to the gallery.
Redesigned Lock Screen
The widget picker, inspired by iOS, the new clock faces plugins are coming to an expandable area on the lock screen for more customization options.
New Animations
Some new animations are also available with different types of actions such as an updated fingerprint animation and a sleek charging animation that improves the overall look.
Redesigned Quick Settings
The most interesting part of this update is the Quick Settings panel which will look cleaner and be more useful aesthetically as well as functionally- wise, now users can also resize tile sizes or identify active supplied tiles between the others quickly.
App Pinning & Categorisation
The app drawer has pinning capabilities for favorite apps and a smart drawer feature that will automatically sort the most commonly used applications.
Redesigned Settings App
The Settings menu will be refreshed with a more fluid layout and improved readability through the use of the Roboto font.
New Widgets and Widget Sharing
The update will add more than 20 widgets to the available options, among them a new countdown widget and the ability for users to share widgets with other people; in iOS14.
Timeline for the Release of Nothing OS 3.0
The new Nothing OS 3.0 built on Android 15 was announced today, September 24, and there’s a YouTube video for details. Nothing didn’t offer up specific dates, but did say that an open beta will be coming in October 2024 and a stable build is expected to roll out in December.
The first devices to receive the Nothing OS 3.0 update will likely be the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (2a), and Nothing Phone (2), followed by the CMF Phone 1 and the Nothing Phone (1).
Eligible Devices for Nothing OS 3.0
- Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Nothing Phone (2a)
- Nothing Phone (2)
- Nothing Phone (1)
- CMF Phone 1
Nothing commits to providing three Android upgrades for all smartphones, except for the CMF Phone 1, which will receive two OS updates. The Nothing Phone (1), released with Android 12, will receive its final OS upgrade with Android 15.
FAQs
What devices will receive the Nothing OS 3.0 update?
The Nothing OS 3.0 update will be available for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (2a), Nothing Phone (2), Nothing Phone (1), and CMF Phone 1.
When will Nothing OS 3.0 be released?
Nothing OS 3.0 is set to enter open beta in early October 2024, with a stable release expected in December 2024.
