Nothing Phone (2) Update History

What's New in This Update

General Improvements and Bug Fixes

• 🔆 Fixed an issue where manual exposure adjustment didn't apply to photos taken with HDR enabled.
• 📷 Enhanced overall camera stability.
• ⚙️ Enhanced overall system stability.
• 🛡️ Updated to August 2026 security patch.

Notes:

Your device may use more power and feel warmer during installation. Performance will return to normal after the update is complete.

Nothing OS 4.1

Hi there. You’re now upgrading to Nothing OS 4.1, powered by Android 16. We'll be rolling out even more features for Nothing OS 4.1 in the future, so please stay tuned.

Take a look at what's included in this update:

New Features

• ⏲️ Introduced the lock screen clock face from Phone (3a) Community Edition, co-created with the community member Jad Zock, featuring an exclusive typeface style and unique waking-up effect.
• 📡 Live Updates now work across various scenes, such as the lock screen, notification panel, and Glyph Interface, tracking real-time progress from apps, like Google Maps, just at a glance.
• 💬 Essential Notifications settings UI has been reworked with a cleaner look and descriptions for easier use.
• 🫧 Notifications that are frequently interacted with may be suggested to be set as Essential Notification.

Notes:

Live Updates compatibility with apps depends on local availability and specific app integration.

General Improvements and Bug Fixes

• 🤳 Enhanced video call stability to prevent stuttering when using certain third-party apps.
• 🍃 Optimised the stability of Time-lapse mode shooting in the Camera app.
• 📱 Fixed some display errors in the notification panel and the status bar.
• ⚙️ Enhanced overall system stability and performance.
• 🛡️ Updated to April 2026 security patch.

Notes:

Your device may use more power and feel warmer during installation. Performance will return to normal after the update is complete.

What's New in This Update

Visual Enhancements

• 🔋 Updated the battery percentage icon with the number displayed inside.
• 🌑 Optimised Extra dark mode for better visual adaptation to more scenarios.
• 🎚️ Improved the smoothness of the volume slider animation when adjusting volume via keys.
• 📼 Optimised sound wave and wheel animations in Recorder for a more fluid experience.

General Improvements and Bug Fixes

• 🔔 Setting different ringtones for dual SIMs is now supported.
• 🚶 Enhanced the stability of the Pedometer widgets.
• 📷 Improved overall Camera stability.
• 🎨 Optimised the stability and colour consistency of camera presets.
• 🟢 Optimised Pop-up view for smoother and more reliable performance.
• 📳 Optimised the vibration and haptic feedback across more scenarios.
• 💡 Optimised the response stability of Glyph Interface to notifications and incoming calls in certain scenarios.
• 🔒 Enhanced the stability of lock screen, AOD, and unlocking for a more fluid experience.
• 👥 Improved multi-user mode to prevent changes in the main user from affecting other users.
• 📱 Fixed display issues in the status bar, Quick Settings, and notifications for improved visual consistency.
• 🎧 Fixed an issue where the Battery widget did not show the AirPods icon when AirPods support was enabled.
• 🛜 Optimised automatic reconnection speed for saved Wi-Fi networks.
• ⚙️ Enhanced overall system stability and smoothness.
• 🌐 Updated Google Mobile Services (GMS) to the December 2025 version.
• 🛡️ Updated to December security patch.

Notes:

Your device may use more power and feel warmer during installation. Performance will return to normal after the update is complete.

What's New in This Update

General Improvements and Bug Fixes

• ⚙️ Enhanced system stability and optimised system performance.

Notes:

The device may temporarily heat up and increase power consumption during the update and will quickly return to normal after the process is complete.

What's New in This Update

New Features

• 📷 Preset is now available in the Camera app settings.
• ✅ Default gallery options for previewing photos in Camera app settings are updated.
• 🚶 Pedometer and Screentime Widgets now support sharing.
• 📱 Shared Widgets now support more sticker types.

General Improvements and Bug Fixes

• 🔧 Fixed tiles display errors in Quick Settings.
• 🗃️ Resolved the issue of failing to open PDFs in Cloned apps.
• 📊 Optimised the display of VoNR icon in the status bar.
• ⛔ Fixed the issue of failing to block connected devices in Hotspot and tethering.
• 🔋 Optimised battery usage when connecting watches to the phone.
• 🔤 Fixed Inter font display issues in Instagram, Subito and other apps.
• ⚙️ Enhanced system stability and improved network connection.
• 🛡️ Updated to the September security patch.

Notes:

The device may temporarily heat up and increase power consumption during the update and will quickly return to normal after the process is complete.