NothingOS

Last updated
NothingOS
Version of the Android operating system
Nothing.svg
Nothing phone (2a).jpg
NothingOS 3.0 running on Phone 2a.
Developer Nothing Technology Limited
Written in Java
Source model Closed-source
General
availability 		July 21, 2022;2 years ago (2022-07-21)
Latest release NothingOS 3.0, Android 15 based / December 18, 2024;3 months ago (2024-12-18)
Update method Over-the-air
Default
user interface 		Graphical
License Proprietary
Official website in.nothing.tech/pages/nothing-os-3
TaglinePure Instinct

NothingOS is a user interface (UI) developed by Nothing Technology Limited for Android devices from 2022 running Android 12 and later. It aims to make experience minimal by using dark colored icons on apps, even on those apps which does not support icon packs[ citation needed ]. It is exclusively made for Nothing and CMF phones.[ citation needed ]

Contents

This skin was first developed for Phone (1). [1]

History

Nothing OS 1.0

On 23 March 2022 during Nothing's keynote speech on their first smartphone, Nothing announced their Android-based operating system, Nothing OS. [2]

Nothing OS 1.1.8

It was released on 19 January 2023, bringing the January 2023 Android security patches. [3]

Nothing OS 1.5  Beta 1 

It was released on 16 December 2022, powered by Android 13. [4] [5] [6] [7] It received its second beta update on 13 January 2023. [8] [9] The second beta received bug fixes on 18 January 2023. [10] It has improved performance and glyph interface. It started to get rolled out to the public as Nothing OS 1.5.2 on 16 February 2023, this update introduces a new weather app, and other features, including improvements to the performance and other Android 13 features, like Android's new QR Code reader, according to The Verge . [11] [12] [13] [14] It was officially released to the public on 22 February 2023, via a press release by Nothing. Tech Outlook leaked the new OS one day before its launch, which was on 21 February 2023. [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

Nothing OS 1.5.3

It was released on 14 March 2023, bringing Nothing Ear 2 support, February 2023 patches and more features. [22]

Nothing OS 1.5.4

It was released on 5 May 2023, bringing three new features. First, users can send feedback to Nothing about the software experience from within the phone. The Bluetooth functionality in Quick Settings gives quick access to paired devices. Plus, users can now scan UPI QR codes with the camera app and make payments directly. It also brings system improvements and bug fixes. [23]

Nothing OS 2.0

It was released on 28 August 2023, [24] new features includes a monochromatic icon pack and updating the Glyph Interface to version 2. Glyph Torch can be used as a flashlight, and essential Notifications allows select contacts and apps to leave a persistent notification. [25] According to Android Central, it is Android 13 done right as it has done Android customization better than any other original equipment manufacturer. [26]

Nothing OS 3.0

It was released on 19 December 2024 based on Android 15, [27] new features include shared widgets, Nothing Gallery, and improved quick settings. [28] It comes out of the box in Phone 3a/3a Pro. [29]

List of devices

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List of Nothing Devices
DevicesOriginal VersionCurrent VersionReferences
Phone (1) NothingOS 1.0 (Android 12)NothingOS 3.0 (Android 15) [30]
Phone (2) NothingOS 2.0 (Android 13)NothingOS 3.0 (Android 15) [31]
Phone 2a NothingOS 2.5 (Android 14)NothingOS 3.0 (Android 15) [31]
Phone 2a Plus NothingOS 2.6 (Android 14)NothingOS 3.0 (Android 15) [32]
Phone 3a / 3a Pro NothingOS 3.0 (Android 15) [33]
List of CMF Devices
DeviceOriginal VersionCurrent VersionReferences
CMF Phone (1)NothingOS 2.6 (Android 14)NothingOS 3.0 (Android 15) [34]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Nothing phone (1) Coming Summer 2022" (Press release). Nothing Technology Limited. March 23, 2022. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  2. ↑ "Nothing phone (1) Coming Summer 2022" (Press release). Nothing Technology Limited. March 23, 2022. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  3. ↑ Hazarika, Skanda (2023-01-19). "Nothing Phone 1 picks up January 2023 patches with Nothing OS 1.1.8". XDA Developers. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
  4. ↑ "Nothing OS 1.5 (powered by Android 13)". Nothing Australia. 15 December 2022. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
  5. ↑ Chauhan, Vivek (2022-12-16). "Nothing Phone (1) Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 Beta update rolls out: changelog, new features". Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  6. ↑ Porter, Jon (2022-12-15). "Nothing starts opening up its Android 13 beta for the Phone 1". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  7. ↑ Hazarika, Skanda (2022-12-15). "Nothing Phone 1 jumps on the Android 13 bandwagon with Nothing OS 1.5 open beta". XDA Developers. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  8. ↑ "Nothing Phone (1) gets second Android 13 beta". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  9. ↑ Cantisano, Timi (2023-01-13). "Nothing OS 1.5 Open Beta 2 arrives with a slew of enhancements". XDA Developers. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  10. ↑ Hazarika, Skanda (2023-01-18). "Nothing Phone 1 gets one step closer to receiving stable Android 13 update". XDA Developers. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  11. ↑ Hazarika, Skanda (2023-02-16). "Nothing Phone 1 finally gets stable Android 13 — with a month-old security patch". XDA Developers. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  12. ↑ "Nothing starts rolling out a stable Android 13 update for the Phone (1)". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  13. ↑ Chauhan, Vivek (2023-02-17). "Nothing Phone 1 Android 13 stable update rollout begins". Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  14. ↑ Johnson, Allison (2023-02-17). "Good for Nothing: Phone 1's stable Android 13 release is starting to arrive". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  15. ↑ "Nothing will reveal more about Nothing OS 1.5 update tomorrow: Here's what we know so far". The Tech Outlook. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  16. ↑ "Upgrade to Nothing OS 1.5. Powered by Android 13". Nothing Australia. 21 February 2023. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  17. ↑ "Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 now seeding to everyone". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  18. ↑ Jewiss, Connor (2023-02-21). "Nothing OS 1.5 rolls out, bringing Android 13 to Nothing Phone 1". Stuff. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  19. ↑ Henderson, Rik (2023-02-21). "Nothing Phone (1) finally gets full Android 13 rollout with Nothing OS 1.5". Pocket-lint. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
  20. ↑ Srinivas, Rahul (2023-02-21). "Nothing Phone 1 Gets Android 13-Powered OS 1.5 Update - Here's What It Includes". SlashGear. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
  21. ↑ "Nothing Phone (1) receives update based on Android 13 : Here's what we know so far". The Tech Outlook. 2023-03-03. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  22. ↑ Cantisano, Timi (2023-03-14). "Nothing OS 1.5.3 brings Ear (2) support, February 2023 patches, and more". XDA Developers. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  23. ↑ Rasool, Faisal (2023-05-07). "Nothing Phone 1 update delivers new features, system improvements, and bug fixes". XDA Developers. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  24. ↑ "Nothing OS 2.0 is starting to rollout to the Nothing Phone 1". Android Authority. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  25. ↑ Shakir, Umar (2023-08-28). "Nothing OS 2.0 is available now for Nothing's first phone". The Verge. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  26. ↑ Rahman, Mishaal (2023-08-07). "Nothing OS 2.0 review: Android 13 done right". Android Central. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  27. ↑ "Nothing starts rolling out Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15 in India". The Hindu. 2024-12-19. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  28. ↑ "Nothing OS 3.0 | General Release". Nothing Community. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  29. ↑ "Nothing Phone (3a) - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  30. ↑ "Nothing Phone 1 Updated to Android 15 With AI Smart Drawer Feature". Gadgets 360. 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  31. 1 2 "Nothing OS 3.0 stable update now available for Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 2a". India Today. 2024-12-19. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  32. ↑ "Nothing Phone 2a Plus Users Can Now Experience Android 15 With New Update". Gadgets 360. 2025-01-06. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  33. ↑ Sawant, Pranav (2025-03-04). "MWC 2025: Nothing Phone (3a) series with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, AI features unveiled". Unboxed - by Croma. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
  34. ↑ Bhatia, Sanuj (2025-01-15). "Nothing's CMF Phone 1 beats Samsung flagships to Android 15". Android Police. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
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