Nothing has rolled out the Nothing OS 2.6 update for the Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (2a), bringing new features, enhancements, and important bug fixes.
Nothing OS 2.6 Key Features and Improvements
The Nothing OS 2.6 update includes several noteworthy features and improvements that enhance the user experience on both devices. One significant addition is the support for CMF Watch battery level display in the Quick Settings Bluetooth tile, making it easier for users to monitor their watch’s battery status. The update also introduces a new swipeable Date Widget, which adds a layer of convenience to the device’s interface, and a Community Headlines Widget that keeps users informed about the latest news and updates.
For Nothing Phone (2) users, there are additional enhancements such as the ability to delete wallpaper history in Wallpaper Studio, making wallpaper management more efficient. The Weather Widget and app setup have also been improved, with user-friendly prompts to add specific cities. Moreover, the update optimizes the Low Lag Mode experience for Nothing earbuds, ensuring a smoother audio experience.
For Nothing Phone (2a) users, the update resolves issues with the Atmosphere wallpaper effect, preventing it from disappearing in certain scenarios. It also addresses overlapping issues on the Lock Screen display and corrects photo preview problems when taken in landscape mode while the device is locked. Additionally, the Portrait Mode in the camera has been improved to avoid incorrect blurring, and overall camera stability has been optimized.
Game Mode Enhancements
The Nothing OS 2.6 update brings several enhancements to the Game Mode, making it more user-friendly and less disruptive during gameplay. Users can now quickly access the Game Dashboard by tapping the left sidebar while playing games. Incoming calls are displayed in a pop-up, minimizing interruptions, and there is support for rejecting calls from third-party apps during gameplay. The update also introduces a one-tap callback functionality after rejecting a call, optimized light notifications to show more information during games, and the ability to block notifications to reduce distractions while gaming.
Bug Fixes
The update addresses several bugs to improve the overall performance and user experience. It resolves issues affecting voice and call recording in WhatsApp and includes various general bug fixes. For Nothing Phone (2) users, the update fixes anomalies when making emergency calls and addresses issues with some apps not being able to use the Cloned Apps feature properly. For Nothing Phone (2a) users, the update fixes issues causing the Atmosphere wallpaper effect to disappear, overlapping problems on the Lock Screen display, and photo preview errors when taken in landscape mode while the device is locked. It also improves the Portrait Mode in the camera to prevent incorrect blurring and optimizes camera stability.
How to Update
If you haven’t received the Nothing OS 2.6 update on your Nothing Phone (2) or Phone (2a), you can manually check for it by navigating to Settings > System > System Update. This update brings a range of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes that will improve the overall experience of using the Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (2a).
- New features & updates include:
- New support for CMF Watch battery level display in the Quick Settings Bluetooth tile.
- Added a new swipeable Date Widget.
- Added new Community Headlines Widget.
Stay tuned for more updates as Nothing continues to enhance its devices with regular software updates.
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