Nothing OS 2.5.1 Closed Beta Update is out for Selected Phone (1) Users

Nothing company has finally released the Nothing OS 2.5.1 closed beta update for selected Phone (1) users. These users can now experience the new update, which is based on Android 14. This update brings lots of new UI improvements, changes, and new features to the device.

Nothing Phone (1) Android 14 Beta Update

In the leaked screenshot, we could see the software update name as “Nothing OS 2.5.1 BETA1.” It’s the first closed beta of the Nothing OS 2.5 update for Nothing Phone (1). The update size is 1.22 GB which will take 10-15 minutes for the installation.

Firstly, the screenshots were leaked by some closed beta testers but even the file has been leaked for the update. It is an incremental update, so no data will be wiped. Though it is better to take precautions, you must backup your phone before installing such a file. Also, we don’t recommend installing any CBT files on your device.

We can expect the Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta update for Phone (1) end of this month, and a stable update might be coming next year in January or February, but there is no confirmation regarding this; we are just assuming the timeline for this update.

Nothing OS 2.5.1 Closed Beta Update Changelog for Phone (1)

Customization

• Redesigned joint Home Screen and Lock Screen customization page.
• Improved edit wallpaper flow for a comprehensive view of options.
• Introduced new “Atmosphere” wallpaper effect for dynamic, color-motion backgrounds.
• Added new “Glass” wallpaper effect with a unique and special appearance.
• Solid color wallpapers introduced for a cleaner Home Screen look.
• Added a monochrome color theme in the basic color section.

Glyph Interface

• Integrated Glyph Progress for Google Calendar with a 5-minute countdown.
• Glyph Timer now supports time presets for quick duration settings.
• Direct access to Glyph Timer from the lock screen without unlocking the device.
• Option to open Glyph Timer popup with a tap instead of holding.
• New Glyph animation when NFC is used.
• Improved logic of Flip to Glyph.

Gesture

• Customizable double-press power button for quick access to chosen features.
• Additional Lock Screen shortcut options, including Do Not Disturb, Mute, QR code scanner, and video camera.
• Three-finger swipe gesture for quick screenshot capture.
• New screenshot editor and menu for advanced editing features and quick deletions.

More Improvements

• Optimized Weather app experience with improved weather alert notifications.
• Predictive back animation and refreshed back gesture arrow visual in line with Nothing’s style.
• Separate settings for ringtone and notification sound volumes with an updated control interface.
• Updated Quick Settings layout with support for more device icons.
• Improved stability of the Camera.
• Enhanced overall system stability for a reliable and smooth experience.

According to these changelogs, we could see some features, improvements, and changes adapted from the Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 2 update for Phone (2). There are some changelogs mentioned about the Glyph progress feature which was made for the Phone (2).

But for sure, this feature won’t work on Phone (1) because it does not have progress bar hardware on the back of the phone apart from the charging indicator which shows the status of the battery percentage. There is a charging indicator LED light where this feature could be implemented, but for now but we have confirmation that this feature is missing in the settings from a user who has installed Nothing OS 2.5.1 CBT1 on his device.

If you want to know more about this update, you can watch this video on the Techibee channel.

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