NothingOS 3.0 Open Beta 2 Now Available for Nothing Phone (2a)

Highlights
  • Nothing Phone (2a) now supports PUBG Mobile gameplay at 90fps in the latest beta update.
  • The update also fixes bugs from the previous beta and brings optimized animations.

The NothingOS 3.0 open beta 2 update is now available for the Nothing Phone (2a). The new version brings improvements to the user interface, quick setting panel, and more. The update brings a revamped portrait mode with better HDR support. Here are the details.

Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 2 for Phone (2a)

The NothingOS 3.0 open beta 2 has finally arrived after one month of the first beta version. The highlight of this update is the enhanced widgets functionality. It allows users to share photo widgets between two Nothing devices. NothingOS 3.0 is based on Android 15.

The open beta 2 update will only be available for users, already on the beta channel with the build number Pacman-V3.0-240923-2135. If not, you can shift to beta via the official updater APK from Nothing. Once done, you can install the latest beta as a normal OTA update by going to Settings > System > System Updates.

Here’s a quick look at the changelog of the NothingOS 3.0 beta 2 update for the Nothing Phone (2a):

  • Shared widgets: Use widgets to link with friends and family members with a Nothing device.
  • Revamped Quick Settings: Improved animations in the quick settings panel. Easier access to the ring tile.
  • Smart Drawer Enhancements: App categorization in the app drawer has been improved. Auto-sort is now available based on the usage patterns.
  • Camera Improvements: Better stability in switching camera modes. Updated HDR algorithm. There’s improved image quality in portrait mode.
  • Visual and performance upgrades: PUBG Mobile is now supported at 90fps, along with AI-powered app prioritization in the system for frequently used apps.

Note that 90fps gameplay support has been introduced for PUBG Mobile. However, BGMI is a separate game and the new settings may take some extra time to arrive on the Indian version of the game.

Based on Nothing’s schedule, the stable NothingOS 3.0 update for the Nothing Phone (2a) is expected in December 2024.