Following the rollout of the first Beta in December, Nothing has now released another update for the Phone (1) – Nothing OS 2.5.1 Open Beta 2. Weighing in at just 83.68MB, the update comes with the latest January 2024 security patch.

If you’re eager to try out the newest software for your Phone (1) then joining the Open Beta program is easy:

  • Download the APK from Nothing’s website and install it from your downloads.
  • Head to your phone’s Settings > System > Update to Beta version.
  • Tap “Check for new version” and follow the on-screen instructions.

Nothing OS 2.5.1 Open Beta 2 Update changelog

Improvements

  • Optimised brightness in Night Mode photography.
  • Improved overall smoothness when taking pictures.
  • Optimised sound effects for specific games.
  • Supported pull-down access to Quick Settings for network and connectivity options from the lock screen.
  • Improved compatibility with certain chargers.
  • Optimised background processes – improving the issue of background task termination.
  • Optimised performance when memory is running low.
  • Enhanced fingerprint recognition accuracy.
  • Optimised VoLTE icon display logic in the status bar.
  • Upgraded Google security patch to January 2024.

Bug Fixes

  • Improved display to correct abnormal notification background colours.
  • Resolved unresponsive Bluetooth icon in the Quick Settings.
  • Resolved noise issues with Bluetooth audio devices in specific scenarios.
  • Resolved issue where battery percentage was not displayed in the status bar.
  • Resolved abnormal display issues with the clock widget.
  • Improved stability of the System Ul.
  • Resolved unresponsive calculator widget on the lock screen.
  • Fixed overlapping issue between lightweight notifications and banner notifications in Game Mode.
  • General bug fixes and improvements.

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