After launching stable Android 14 for the Phone (2), Nothing initiated beta testing for the Phone (1) last month. Now, the testing phase has concluded.
Today, the Nothing Phone (1) will receive its Android 14 update as part of the Nothing OS 2.5 release. This update comes with numerous new features.
Here is the complete changelog provided by Nothing:
- Revamped the Home Screen and Lock Screen customization page and improved the wallpaper editing process for a more detailed selection of options.
- New Atmosphere wallpaper effect. Transform your background photo into a dynamic wallpaper that adds motion to colors on your home screen, providing a seamless transition between your lock and home screens.
- Introduced solid color wallpapers for a cleaner Home Screen appearance.
- Added a monochrome color theme in the basic color section.
- Direct access to the Glyph Interface’s Music Visualization feature (which some users may have already discovered).
- Improved the overall Glyph light playback effect when syncing with your device’s audio.
- Added a new Glyph animation for when NFC is being used.
- Enhanced the Flip to Glyph experience.
- Customizable double-press power button for accessing a chosen feature quickly. To enable this, go to Settings > System > Gestures.
- Additional Lock Screen shortcut options like Do Not Disturb, mute, QR code scanner, and video camera.
- Easily capture screenshots with a three-finger swipe gesture.
- New screenshot editor and menu, allowing for more advanced editing features and quick deletions.
- Updated the back gesture arrow visual to align with Nothing’s style.
- Support added for switching ring modes in Quick Settings.
- Direct access to set your network via Quick Settings without unlocking the device.
- Updated Quick Settings layout and support to display more device icons.
- Pedometer Widget: Track daily steps directly from your home screen, set goals, and monitor progress.
- Media Player Widget: Displays the currently playing song and allows for easy music control on the go.
- Screen Time Widget: Monitor and manage daily screen time to maintain a healthy digital lifestyle.
- Enhanced the experience of the Weather app and improved weather alert notifications.
- Set ringtone and notification sound volumes separately with an updated volume control interface.
- Automatically excludes the preview of the previous screenshot when taking multiple screenshots.
- Improved camera stability.
- Enhanced overall system smoothness and responsiveness for a more fluid user experience.
- Enhanced system stability and improved battery life.
To get the update on your Nothing Phone (1), go to Settings > System > System Update. Keep in mind that the rollout is staggered and will gradually reach all devices within the next few days.
