Nothing Phone (2) is getting an Android 14 update, which is now in beta as Nothing OS 2.5.
Nothing Phone (2) customers can begin testing the next Android 14 version today in Open Beta. The update is known as “Nothing OS 2.5,” and the Carl Pei-led business describes it as the “most significant update” since Nothing OS 2.0 launched on the brand’s second smartphone earlier this year.
Nothing OS 2.5 beta update details
- The widgets library interface has been updated to make Nothing widgets stand out more.
- A new images widget that allows you to display your favorite photos on both your Home Screen and Lock Screen.
- New screenshot editor and menu, allowing for more advanced editing tools and rapid removals.
- The back gesture design has been updated to match Nothing’s look.
- The ability to conceal app icons on the Home Screen and app drawer has been added. Swipe right in the app drawer to see hidden app icons.
- Quickly capture screenshots using a three-finger swipe.
- Customize the double-press power button to rapidly access a specific feature.
- Redesigned a joint Home Screen and Lock Screen personalization page to provide a more thorough view of possibilities.
Users of the Nothing Phone 2 who are running Nothing OS 2.0.3 will need to download the Nothing OS Beta tool APK file from the Community thread, install it, and then select the option to Update to Beta version under Settings. To get Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1, users need navigate to Settings > System > Update to Beta version. Users can select Check for new version and proceed according to the stated instructions if the update is not displayed.
Because it’s a beta version, the business has warned that it might mess with your data and factory reset. Prior to testing this upgrade, it is advised to backup all data. The community post describes a rollback option that is also available to users.
