Nothing OS 3.0 Stable Update Now Available for Nothing Phone 2 and 2a – Download and Install

After a few weeks of beta testing, the stable Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15, is starting to roll out for the Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 2a. The update includes all the new features from beta 2, such as Shared Widgets, lock screen customization, a new app drawer style, an enhanced pop-up view, and an elevated design.

Nothing Tech has officially begun the rollout of the stable OTA update for Nothing OS 3.0, now available for users of the Phone 2 and Phone 2a. For those currently on Beta 2, the stable update is approximately 280MB in size. Users of other Nothing devices, including Phone 1, Phone 2a Plus, and CMF Phone 1, can anticipate receiving this update in January 2025.

Full changelog of Stable Nothing OS 3.0 Update

Android 15

Shared Widgets:

• Use widgets to link up with friends and family. See another person’s widgets displayed on your home screen and interact with each other through reactions. A new way to stay connected.
• Shared Widgets are currently only supported between Nothing devices. And only Photo Widgets (square) can be shared. We are rapidly developing support for other widgets, so stay tuned!

Lock screen:

• Introduced new lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen or via the Customisation page.
• Choose from a range of new Clock face styles.
• Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.

New app drawer style:

• Added AI-powered Smart Drawer to automatically categorise your apps into folders, keeping your app drawer organised and making apps easy to find.
• Now you can pin your favourite apps to the top of the app drawer for quick access to your favourite apps.

Enhanced pop-up view:

• Drag the pop-up view to any position on the screen, for convenient multitasking.
• Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
• Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge, for speedy access.
• Swipe down incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Allows you to quickly view information without leaving your current app. Enable via Settings > Special features > Pop-up view.

Elevated design:

• Redesigned Quick Settings, and an optimised editing experience. Allows you to effortlessly tailor your shortcuts to your preferences.
• Redesigned widget library. Choose your favourite Nothing Widgets or swipe left to browse third-party widgets.
• Enhanced Settings with updated UI visuals. Network & Internet and Bluetooth options now display current connection.
• New Dot animation for fingerprint unlocking and charging.

Other improvements:

• Allow AI to learn your usage habits and prioritise your frequently used apps. Keeps them active for longer intelligently for a smoother and more efficient experience.
• Improved the lock screen charging status display to help you easily know the charging speed at a glance.
• Added support for auto-archive function. Automatically frees up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
• New partial screen sharing, so you can record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
• Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for a smoother introduction.
• Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.
• Update Security Patch to December.

Download and Install Stable Nothing OS 3.0 OTA Update

1. Open Settings and navigate to System > System updates > and check for update.

2. The update weighs around 280MB for Nothing OS Beta 2 users.

3. Tap download and install option to install the update.

Steps to Install Stable Nothing OS 3.0 Update Manually

1. Download Nothing OS 3.0 OTA update (coming soon)

2. Now, create a folder named “ota” (without the quotes) at the root of the internal storage.

3. Save the downloaded OTA update ZIP file the newly created “ota” folder.

4. Now, open the phone app and Dial *#*#682#*#

5. It will launch an offline update tool. The tool will scan for an OTA file from internal storage and install it.

6. If the tool cannot find the file, browse for the OTA package and select it.

7. The update wizard will apply the update. Reboot the device and you are on the latest firmware.

That’s it! You have successfully installed the latest version of Nothing OS 3.0 stable update and set up your Nothing Phone. Keep an eye out for future updates!