Nothing has officially released the Nothing OS 2.6 update for Nothing Phone (1) users. This update was earlier released for the Phone (2) and the Phone (2a), and brings the latest September 2024 Android security patch, along with new features, improvements, and bug fixes. You can check out the complete changelog below.

Nothing Phone (1) Nothing OS 2.6 update changelog:

New Features

• Swipe down incoming notifications to enter pop-up view. For easy access to information without having to leave an app. Turn on via Settings>System>Pop-up view.
• Enable vibration for third party apps during calls. Turn on via Settings>Sound and vibration> Vibration.
• Battery And Pedometer Widgets can now be displayed on the lock screen and Always On Display

Bug Fixes And Improvements

• Enhanced NFC stability for more reliable connections.
• Improved the speed of the Bluetooth tile toggle in Quick settings.
• Ensured Bluetooth tile reflects correct earbud information.
• Fixed an issue where certain carriers were unable to send multimedia messages and failed to register for VoWiFi.
• Resolved an issue where the flashlight tile was missing in Quick Settings.
• Resolved the problem causing some cloned apps to auto-rotate despite being disabled.
• Fixed an issue where the Media Player Widget could not play music when switching from guest to main user.

The Nothing OS 2.6 update is being rolled out gradually, so it may take a few days to reach your device. To check for availability, go to Settings > System > System Update.

In related news, the Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15, is set to launch in September 2024. Key features include revamped Quick Settings, enhanced lock screen customization, improved fingerprint unlock, gesture navigation, app archiving, and predictive back animations.

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Nothing has released the Nothing OS 2.6 update for Nothing Phone (1) users. This update was previously released for the Nothing Phone (2) and the Phone (2a). The update includes new features, game mode enhancements, and important bug fixes, along with the July 2024 security patch.

Nothing Phone (1) Nothing OS 2.6 update changelog:

New features & experience improvements

• Added 4 new wallpapers.
• Added support for deleting wallpaper history in Wallpaper Studio.
• Updated security patch to July 2024.

Game Mode enhancements

• Tap the left Game Sidebar for quick access to Game Dashboard during games.
• Incoming calls during games can now be displayed in a pop-up view.
• Added support to reject third-party app calls during gameplay.
• Support for one-tap callback after rejecting a regular call.
• Optimised light notifications to show more information during games in landscape mode.
• Support for blocking notifications during gameplay to reduce distractions.

Bug Fixes

• Optimized the quick recovery mechanism for blocked data network connections to improve network stability.
• Fixed an issue where some carriers allowed receiving calls but not making outgoing calls.
• Resolved an issue causing overlapping of the Lock Screen display in certain scenarios.
• Fixed an issue where some apps could not use the Cloned Apps feature properly.
• Other general bug fixes.

As with most firmware updates, the Nothing OS 2.6 update is being rolled out in stages. If you haven’t received the OTA notification yet, you can manually check for the update by navigating to Settings > System > System Update.

In related news, Nothing is getting ready to launch a new device called the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. Official details about this device are still under wraps, however, we can expect to hear more soon as the brand has confirmed July 31 as the launch date.

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