Nothing Phone (1) receives Nothing OS V3.0-250218-1552 update with circle to search, security enhancements

By Divya Dhingra Published on February 25, 2025, 01:29 IST

Nothing Phone 1 Nothing OS V3.0-250218-1552

Nothing has rolled out a significant update for the Phone (1), bringing several new features and improvements to the device. The latest update, Nothing OS V3.0-250218-1552, introduces Google’s Circle to Search functionality alongside other enhancements.

The update screenshot reveals a comprehensive set of new features and improvements. Most notably, the Circle to Search feature is now available, allowing users to initiate searches from any text, image, or video on their screen. To enable this feature, users need to navigate to Settings > Special features > Gestures > Navigation mode > Circle to Search.

The update also adds a crucial security feature: power-off password verification. This prevents unauthorized shutdowns if your phone is lost, requiring verification before powering off the device. Users can find this option by searching for “Power off verify” in Settings.

Changelog

New Features:

🌍 Circle to Search: A major addition to Nothing OS, this feature allows users to search any text, image, or video instantly:
- 3-button navigation: Long-press the Home button.
- Gesture navigation: Long-press the Navigation bar (ensure it’s not hidden).
- To enable this feature, go to: Settings > Special features > Gestures > Navigation mode > Circle to Search.
🔒 Power-off Password Verification: To prevent unauthorized shutdowns, this new feature requires a password when turning off the phone. Enable it via Settings by searching for ‘Power off verify’.
🏠 New Wallpapers: A fresh set of wallpapers has been added to enhance the device’s visual appeal.

General Improvements:

⚙️ Faster Settings Response: The speed of responding in the Settings menu has been improved.
🛏️ Optimised Quick Settings: Pull-down speed in landscape mode has been fine-tuned for better usability.
📊 Stability Enhancements: Improved WiFi, Bluetooth, and overall system performance.
🔒 February 2024 Security Patch: Ensuring the latest security measures are in place.

The total size of this update is 202MB and is currently available for download. You can install it by going to Settings > System > System Updates > Download and Install.

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