Nothing Phone 2 owners, rejoice – the company behind one of the most uniquely-designed Android phones recently announced that the latest Nothing OS 2.5 firmware is available for download. The update will first arrive for the Nothing Phone 2, with a subsequent release date to follow for the Nothing Phone 1. With that in mind, the firmware update combines several new features from Android 14, as well as some exclusive software features from Nothing.
The update was first announced in an open beta, although Nothing recently confirmed in a statement via the Nothing Community Forums that the stable Nothing OS 2.5 is finally available for download.
“Nothing OS 2.5 is finally here! A big thank you to those of you that took part in our open Betas! In addition to the main OS update, be sure to check the Play Store for updates to Nothing Launcher and Widgets. Phone (1) users, stay tuned, the Open Beta will be available very soon!
Got feedback on 2.5? Be sure to submit in the usual way, direct in the OS: Settings > System > Feedback.”
With that being said, the full list of features with Nothing OS 2.5 is as follows:
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.
- New Glass wallpaper effect: Add a Glass filter to give your favourite wallpaper a unique appearance.
- Introduced solid colour wallpapers for a cleaner Home Screen appearance.
- Added a monochrome colour theme in the basic colour section.
Glyph Interface
- Glyph Progress integration for Google Calendar. Keep track of your upcoming events with a 5-minute countdown on the Glyph Interface.
- Glyph Timer now supports time presets, allowing you to quickly set your desired duration.
- You can now access Glyph Timer directly from the lock screen without unlocking the device.
- Added an option to open the Glyph Timer popup by tapping instead of holding to accommodate for the Quick Settings widget.
- 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.
More improvements
- Optimised the experience of the Weather app and improved the notification of weather alerts.
- Refreshed the back gesture arrow visual to be more in line with Nothing’s style.
- Made it possible to set ringtone and notification sound volumes separately, with an updated volume control interface.
- Updated Quick Settings layout and support to show more devices icons.
- Improved the stability of the camera.
- Enhanced overall system stability for a more reliable and smooth experience.
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.
To check if your phone can download Nothing OS 2.5, you can head on over to the Settings app.
