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Highlights
- A hidden icon compartment in the app drawer enhances user privacy.
- The new Photo Widget allows personalisation of home and lock screens.
- The update includes a range of bug fixes and functional improvements.
- Staggered roll-out ensures a stable and refined user experience.
In a strategic move, the tech company Nothing is gradually rolling out its NothingOS 2.0.4 software update for the Nothing Phone (1), ensuring heightened user satisfaction by monitoring and addressing any emerging issues on its debut device.
This approach aims to provide a seamless and stable experience for users of the handset.
NothingOS 2.0.4: Features
- Prioritising user safety, the new update brings an array of security improvements. Among the most notable is a hidden icon compartment in the app drawer.
- This feature can be accessed by swiping left, serving as a concealed space for apps you’d prefer to keep hidden yet easily accessible. This adds an extra layer of privacy while offering a more organized and decluttered app drawer.
- Another addition aimed at improving user engagement is the Photo Widget. This feature bypasses the need for intricate settings and allows users to showcase their favorite photos on both the home screen and lock screen.
- The update also provides more accurate charging information in the lock screen tooltip, reflecting the device’s charging speed more precisely.
- A glitch that caused lock screen widgets to malfunction after a system restart has been addressed.
- The new software ensures that cloned versions of apps like WhatsApp now fully integrate with App Locker for added security.
- The stability of Wi-Fi hotspots has been notably enhanced, alongside general bug fixes to improve overall system performance.
Staggered Release
The 2.0.4 update is being deployed in a phased manner to allow for meticulous monitoring.
If the update isn’t available for your device at the moment, consider checking again either later in the day or the following morning.
The staged roll-out allows the company to halt or adjust the update if any critical issues arise, ensuring a refined user experience.
Early Access to Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta
For the more adventurous Phone (2) users who don’t mind living on the technological frontier, Nothing announced last week that they could opt into the Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta, based on Android 14.
Nothing Phone (1) Key Specs
GENERAL
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 12, 2022 |
DESIGN
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 159.2 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g |
| Colors | Black, White |
DISPLAY
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | HDR10+, 10-bit Colour Depth, 1000000:1 Contrast Ratio, 500 nits Brightness and 1200 nits Peak Brightness, 60 Hz – 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate , Haptic Touch Motors |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
MEMORY
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No |
CONNECTIVITY
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
EXTRA
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Front RGB Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Extra | NFC |
| Water Resistance | No |
| Splash Resistant | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
| Extra Features | Glyph Interface, Nothing OS |
CAMERA
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | OIS and EIS Image Stabilisation, Night Mode Panorama, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, Bokeh, HDR, Google Filter, Scene Detection, Live Photo, Document Mode, Night mode, Extreme Night Mode, Night Video, Expert Mode, Panorama, Slow-Mo (120 fps), Timelapse, 114° Field of View |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
TECHNICAL
| OS | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A78@2.5 GHz & 3x Cortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A55@1.9 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
| IP Rating | IP53 |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 |
MULTIMEDIA
| Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
BATTERY
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W Qi Wireless Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W |
FAQs
What is the hidden icon compartment feature?
A new feature allowing users to swipe left in the app drawer to access a concealed section for selected apps.
How does the Photo Widget work?
The Photo Widget simplifies the process of displaying favourite photos on your home screen or lock screen.
Is the update available to all users immediately?
No, the update is being released in a staggered manner, so it may not be available to everyone at the same time.
What is the Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta?
The Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta is an early-access program based on Android 14, available to Phone (2) owners.
Also Read: Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 Debuts for Nothing Phone (2): Key Features and Timeline
Also Read: Nothing Phone 2 Nothing OS 2.0.2a Update introduces camera enhancements