Nothing has rolled out its OS 2.6 update for the Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (2a). This latest update introduces a range of bug fixes, performance improvements, and exciting new features, particularly targeting game enthusiasts and smartwatch users.
Key New Features and Enhancements
Among the standout additions, the update now supports the CMF Watch battery level display within the Quick Settings Bluetooth tile. Users can also enjoy a new swipeable Date Widget and a Community Headlines Widget, adding convenience and customization to their home screens. Furthermore, the update optimizes the Low Lag Mode for Nothing earbuds, though this feature is exclusive to the Phone (2).
Exclusive Upgrades for Phone (2)
Owners of the Nothing Phone (2) will benefit from enhanced support for managing wallpaper history in the Wallpaper Studio. The Weather Widget/app also sees improvements with more user-friendly prompts for city-specific setup, ensuring a smoother initial configuration process. The optimized Low Lag Mode experience for Nothing earbuds aims to deliver superior audio performance with reduced latency.
Game Mode Enhancements
The update brings several improvements to the Game Mode, designed to enhance the gaming experience. Users can now tap the left sidebar for quick access to the Game Dashboard during gameplay. Incoming calls will be displayed in a pop-up, allowing gamers to stay focused while still managing calls. Additionally, there’s support to reject third-party app calls during gameplay and a one-tap callback feature after rejecting a call. Light notifications have been optimized to provide more information, and the option to block notifications during games helps minimize distractions.
Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
The Nothing OS 2.6 update addresses several bugs and issues to enhance overall device stability. It resolves voice and call recording issues in WhatsApp and includes other general bug fixes. For Phone (2) users, anomalies affecting emergency calls have been fixed, and the Cloned Apps feature now functions properly across more applications. Meanwhile, Phone (2a) users will notice fixes for the Atmosphere wallpaper effect, Lock Screen display overlapping issues, and improved photo preview functionality in landscape mode. The update also brings improvements to Portrait Mode and camera stability.
How to Update
Users who have not yet received the Nothing OS 2.6 update can manually check for it by navigating to Settings > System > System Update on their Nothing Phone (2) or Phone (2a).
This comprehensive update underscores Nothing’s commitment to delivering enhanced user experiences through continual software improvements.