Nothing OS 3.0 open beta launched about a month ago for the Nothing Phone (1) and Phone (2a) Plus. With the new year, the stable version rolled out for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. Now, Nothing has expanded the release, bringing Nothing OS 3.0 to two more devices: the Nothing Phone (1) and its sub-brand CMF Phone 1.
Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15 introduces several exciting features, including enhanced customizations, shared widgets, a redesigned app drawer, and more. The changelog is identical for both devices, except for one exclusive update: the CMF Phone 1 gets an improved lock screen charging status display, allowing users to quickly check the charging speed—an upgrade not available on the Nothing Phone (1).
Here is the summary of the changes.
Shared Widgets
- Link widgets with friends and family to display and interact on your home screen.
- Currently supports Photo Widgets (square) between Nothing devices.
- Shared Widgets are in beta, with more widget support in development.
Lock Screen
- New lock screen customization accessible via long-press or Customization page.
- Multiple new clock face styles to choose from.
- Expanded widget space for more lock screen widgets.
New App Drawer Style
- AI-powered Smart Drawer organizes apps into folders automatically.
- Option to pin favorite apps at the top for quick access.
Enhanced Pop-Up View
- Drag and position pop-up windows anywhere on the screen.
- Resize pop-up windows by dragging corners.
- Pin pop-up views to screen edges for faster access.
- Swipe down notifications to open in a pop-up view.
Elevated Design
- Redesigned Quick Settings for easier customization.
- Improved widget library with more options, including third-party widgets.
- Updated Settings UI with enhanced visuals and live connection details.
- New Dot animation for fingerprint unlocking and charging.
Other Improvements
- AI learns your app usage patterns for better performance.
- Auto-archive feature frees up storage without removing apps or data.
- Partial screen sharing allows app window recording.
- Upgraded setup wizard for a seamless start.
- Predictive back animations enabled for supported apps.
Nothing mentioned that the system will optimize in the background during the upgrade to improve the user experience. Temporary overheating and higher power consumption might occur but will return to normal once the upgrade is complete.
The firmware update is rolled out in phases, so not all users will receive it at the same time. This phased rollout helps monitor and fix any issues for a stable experience.
To update, go to Settings > System > System Update.
