The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is now listed for the Nothing OS 3.0 stable update; now users can download the latest Android 15-based software version. The company released Android 15 beta 1 on December 12, 2024, for Phone 2a Plus. After fixing many vulnerabilities and improving the overall system performance and security, the Nothing OS 3.0 stable update comes with significant changes.
Nothing OS 3.0 Update for Phone 2a Plus
On the community post, Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15, is identified by the Nothing OS V3.0-241226-1537 firmware number. The update comes with a share widget feature, which allows users to share customizable widgets with their friends and family. Currently, this feature is still in the beta (testing) phase and is only available for photo widgets. To enhance the experience of the lock screen, the update adds lock screen customization, where users can choose new clock styles and put more widgets on the screen.
Android 15 is increasing smart experiences by adding Smart Drawer, an AI-powered Drawer that divides users’ apps into categories and makes it easier to find apps. Users can also pin their favorite apps to the top of the app drawer. The update also focused on a miner but usable pop-up view, screen size during multitasking, incoming notifications, and many display setting activities and improved them.
Quick settings, a widgets library, customizable shortcuts, UI improvements, connectivity features like network Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and many options have been optimized by this update. A new dot animation was added for fingerprint unlocking and charging the system. These apps and settings are necessary to optimize for enhancing the performance and seamless experience of users.
Apart from this, the update addresses the AI to prioritize our app activity according to usage, keep them active for longer, and make the experience smoother. Additionally, the update also brings the December patch to the devices, where it fixes many vulnerabilities and optimizes the device system.
Also, the patch ensures the performance of the device to enhance the setup wizard for the Nothing OS 3.0 update. The update protects from unwanted threads, issues, and bugs, and also fixes lagging issues, battery-draining issues, and many more.
Overall. The Nothing OS 3.0 update increases the security system to operate with more efficiency. The users can install the update via Go to the settings < System < Update < Install and download.
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.
- Shared Widgets are currently only supported between Nothing devices. And only Photo Widgets (square) can be shared. We are rapidly developing support for other widgets, so stay tuned!
Notes: As Shared Widgets are in beta, you might encounter some issues. We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance your experience.
Lock screen
- Introduced new lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen or via the Customisation page.
- Choose from a range of new Clock face styles.
- Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.
New app drawer style
- Added AI-powered Smart Drawer to automatically categorise your apps into folders, keeping your app drawer organised and making apps easy to find.
- Now you can pin your favourite apps to the top of the app drawer for quick access to your favourite apps.
Enhanced pop-up view
- Drag the pop-up view to any position on the screen, for convenient multitasking.
- Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
- Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge, for speedy access.
- Swipe down incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Allows you to quickly view information without leaving your current app. Enable via Settings > Special features > Pop-up view.
Elevated design
- Redesigned Quick Settings, and an optimised editing experience. Allows you to effortlessly tailor your shortcuts to your preferences.
- Redesigned widget library. Choose your favourite Nothing Widgets or swipe left to browse third-party widgets.
- Enhanced Settings with updated UI visuals. Network & Internet and Bluetooth options now display current connection.
- New Dot animation for fingerprint unlocking and charging.
Other improvements
- Allow AI to learn your usage habits and prioritise your frequently used apps. Keeps them active for longer intelligently for a smoother and more efficient experience.
- Improved the lock screen charging status display to help you easily know the charging speed at a glance.
- Added support for auto-archive function. Automatically frees up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
- New partial screen sharing, so you can record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
- Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for a smoother introduction.
- Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.
- Update Security Patch to December.