Those eagerly awaiting the Nothing OS 3.0 update for their Nothing Phone (1) should expect it soon. Nothing has announced the rollout of the NothingOS 3.0 for the Nothing Phone (1) on its official community page. The update comes with firmware version V3.0-250108-1938 and has a total size of 1.46GB.
Some users have already received the update today, while others can expect it shortly. The update introduces Shared Widgets, enabling Nothing device users to share and interact with Photo Widgets directly on their home screens. The lock screen now offers a customisation page, new clock face styles, and expanded widget space.
A new AI-powered Smart Drawer automatically organises apps into folders, with options to pin favourites at the top for quick access. Multitasking gets a boost with an enhanced pop-up view, enabling easy resizing, positioning, and quick notification previews.
The update also revamps the design with a redesigned Quick Settings panel, widget library, and updated Settings UI, while introducing new animations for fingerprint unlocking and charging.
Additional improvements include AI-driven app prioritisation, an auto-archive function for freeing storage, partial screen sharing, and predictive back animations for supported apps.
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.
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.
