Nothing Phone (1) gets Stable Nothing OS 2.5.2 Android 14 Update

The latest update for the Nothing Phone (1) is here! Users can now upgrade to the stable Nothing OS 2.5, based on Android 14. This update is a significant leap from OS 2.0 and brings a plethora of new features and improvements, aiming to enhance the everyday experience of its users.

This update is currently being rolled out for beta users who are running Nothing OS 2.5.1 Open Beta 2. Later, Android 13 stable users will also receive the update in the coming days.

Nothing OS 2.5.2 for Phone (1)

You can identify this update by its firmware version Nothing OS 2.5.2. The update size for beta users is 68.48 MB. For non-Beta users, the update size will be around 1 GB. It will take 10-15 minutes for the complete installation. Also, this is an incremental update so data will be wiped.

Customisation

Users can now enjoy a redesigned Home Screen and Lock Screen customisation page, along with an improved wallpaper editing flow for a more comprehensive view of options. The update introduces the new Atmosphere wallpaper effect, which transforms background photos into dynamic wallpapers, adding motion to colours on both lock and home screens. For those who prefer simplicity, there are new solid colour wallpapers and a monochrome colour theme in the basic colour section.

Glyph Interface

The Glyph Interface now allows direct access to the Music Visualisation feature. The Glyph light playback effect has been improved, syncing better with your device’s audio. There’s also a new Glyph animation for NFC usage and enhancements to the Flip to Glyph experience.

Gesture

With the update, users can double-press the power button to access a chosen feature quickly. More Lock Screen shortcut options are available, including Do Not Disturb, Mute, QR code scanner, and video camera. Capturing screenshots is now easier with a three-finger swipe gesture. There’s also a new screenshot editor and menu for advanced editing and quick deletions. The back gesture arrow visual has been refreshed to align with Nothing’s style.

Quick Settings

Quick Settings now support switching ring modes and allow users to set their network without unlocking the device. The layout has been updated to show more device icons.

New Widgets

The update brings new widgets to enhance user interaction:

• The Pedometer Widget tracks daily steps directly from the home screen.
• The Media Player Widget displays the currently playing song for easy control.
• The Screen Time Widget helps monitor and manage daily screen time.

More Improvements

The Weather app experience has been optimized, with improved weather alerts notifications. Users can set ringtone and notification sound volumes separately, thanks to an updated volume control interface. Continuous screenshots no longer include the preview of the previous screenshot. Camera stability and system smoothness and responsiveness have been enhanced for a more fluid user experience. Lastly, system stability and battery life have seen improvements.

Changelog:

Customisation

• Redesigned a joint Home Screen and Lock Screen customisation page and improved the edit wallpaper flow for a more comprehensive view of options.
• New Atmosphere wallpaper effect: Transform your background photo into a dynamic wallpaper that brings motion to colours on your home screen. A seamless transition between your lock and home screens.
• Introduced solid colour wallpapers for a cleaner Home Screen appearance.
• Added a monochrome colour theme in the basic colour section.

Glyph Interface

• Get direct access to the Glyph Interface’s Music Visualisation feature (some of you may have already discovered it).
• Improved overall Glyph light playback effect when synchronising with your device’s audio.
• Added a new Glyph animation for when NFC is being used.
• Improved the experience of Flip to Glyph.

Gesture

• Customisable double-press power button to quickly access a chosen feature. Just head to Settings > System > Gestures.
• More Lock Screen shortcut options like: Do Not Disturb, Mute, QR code scanner, video camera.
• Capture screenshots quickly with a three-finger swipe gesture.
• New screenshot editor and menu, allowing for more advanced editing features and quick deletions.
• Refreshed the back gesture arrow visual to be more in line with Nothing’s style.

Quick Settings

• Added support for switching ring modes in Quick Settings.
• You can now directly set your network via Quick Settings without unlocking the device.
• Updated Quick Settings layout and support to show more devices icons.

New Widgets

• Pedometer Widget: Track your daily steps directly from your home screen. Set goals and monitor your progress to stay motivated.
• Media Player Widget: Displays the currently playing song. Control your music easily while on-the-move.
• Screen Time Widget: Monitor and manage your daily screen time to maintain a healthy digital lifestyle.

More improvements

• Optimised the experience of the Weather app and improved the notification of weather alerts.
• Made it possible to set ringtone and notification sound volumes separately, with an updated volume control interface.
• Automatically excludes the preview of the previous screenshot when taking continuous screenshots.
• Improved the stability of the camera.
• Enhanced the overall smoothness and responsiveness of the system for a more fluid user experience.
• Enhanced system stability and improved battery life.

We also have a video on this update, it will help understand users more in detail.

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