Last month, Nothing officially released Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta Early Access for Phone (2a) users. Today the company has announced that starting from today, Phone (2) users will be able to access Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta.
Steps To Install This Beta Version
- Ensure you have installed NOS version 2.6, build number should be Pong-U2.6-241016_1700
- Download the following APK (available on the community page)and install it from your downloads.
- Navigate to Settings > System > Update to Beta version.
- Tap “Check for new version” and follow the steps to get started.
Here’s what the update includes-
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 customization page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen.
- Upgraded clock faces. Choose your favorite style.
- Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.
Smart Drawer
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- 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.
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.
Camera Improvements
- Faster camera launch speed under the Camera Widget.
- Reduced HDR scene processing time.
- Optimised portrait effects by fine-tuning blur intensity based on face size.
- Boosted camera performance in low-light environments.
- Improved zoom slider display.
Enhanced Pop-Up View
- Movable pop-up view for cleaner and more productive multitasking.
- 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
- Added support for auto-archive function to automatically free up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
- AI powered selection and priortisation of your frequently used apps, keeping them at your fingertips for a more efficient experience.
- 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.
Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 will be made available to Phone (1), Phone (2a) Plus, and CMF Phone 1 in December 2024.
