Nothing OS 2.5 Beta 1 lands on Phone (1), bringing Android 14 goodies and customization tweaks،
Get ready, Nothing Phone users (1)! It's finally your turn to discover the latest Android features on your devices with
the arrival of Nothing OS 2.5 Beta. This update, powered by Android 14, promises a host of
exciting new features and improvements that will improve your smartphone experience.
One of the biggest highlights of Nothing OS 2.5 is the revamped customization options. Users can now access a combined home screen and lock screen customization page, providing a full view of all available wallpaper and theme options.
A new “Atmosphere” wallpaper effect brings your background photos to life, transforming them into dynamic visuals that react to your phone's movements. For those who prefer a minimalist look, solid color wallpapers are now available and a monochrome color theme adds a touch of elegance.
Additionally, Nothing OS 2.5 introduces a customizable double-tap power button gesture, allowing you to quickly access your favorite feature with a single tap. Lock screen shortcuts have also been expanded, providing convenient one-tap access to Do Not Disturb, Mute, QR Code Scanner, and
Video Camera. And for those who love screenshots, a new three-finger swipe gesture makes screenshotting easier than ever. A dedicated screenshot editor and menu further enhances the experience, providing advanced editing tools and quick delete options.
There's also a new pedometer widget, which displays your progress right on your home screen. Music lovers will appreciate the Media Player Widget, while the Screen Time Widget will help you monitor and manage your digital habits. Remember that to use these widgets you will need to update your Nothing Launcher and Nothing Widgets apps to the latest versions.
Nothing about OS 2.5 goes beyond aesthetics, offering a range of improvements under the hood. A new Glyph animation greets you when you use NFC, and the Flip to Glyph experience has been optimized for smoother transitions. The Weather app has been updated, with improved notification of weather alerts. Even small details like the back gesture arrow and volume control interface have been redesigned for a more consistent and user-friendly experience.
If you are a phone user (1) eager to experience Nothing OS 2.5 and
Android 14, note that the update process is not as simple as when done over the air (OTA). To update, you will first need to make sure you have the latest version of Nothing OS, then download and install the beta APK accessible from the
Nothing community site. Once installed, you will then need to go to Settings > System, select “Update to Beta”, then “Check for new version” and follow the on-screen instructions.
We always make sure to include a warning when it comes to installing beta software, and this is no exception, so here goes: Remember this is beta, there so has a small risk of encountering bugs or issues that might require a factory reset. It is strongly recommended that you back up all your data before installing the update. However, if problems arise, Nothing has created a recovery package that can be used to restore your phone to factory settings.
