Nothing released the Android 14 beta update for the Nothing Phone (1) back in December. Now, it seems the testing phase is over, and the company has started pushing the stable Nothing OS 2.5 update based on Android 14 for the Nothing Phone (1) users. The company yesterday took to X (formerly Twitter) and its community forum to confirm the release of a stable Android 14 update for the Nothing Phone (1). Let us take a look ahead as to what Nothing OS 2.5 brings to the table:
The newly released Nothing OS 2.5 software update brings in a new redesign to the home screen and lock screen. Furthermore, the software update also adds new Glyph animation when NFC is being used. It also adds new shortcuts to the lock screen, a new screenshot editor, a media player widget, a screen time widget, and a Pedometer widget. The stable Android 14 update also enhances the system’s stability and improves battery life. Here’s the full changelog of the new software release:
Nothing Phone (1) Android 14 Update Changelog
- Redesigned a joint Home Screen and Lock Screen customisation page and improved the edit wallpaper flow for a more comprehensive view of options.
- New Atmosphere wallpaper effect. Transform your background photo into a dynamic wallpaper that brings motion to colours on your home screen. A seamless transition between your lock and home screens.
- Introduced solid colour wallpapers for a cleaner home screen appearance.
- Added a monochrome colour theme in the basic colour section.
- Get direct access to the Glyph Interface’s Music Visualization feature (some of you may have already discovered it).
- Improved overall Glyph light playback effect when synchronizing with your device’s audio.
- Added a new Glyph animation for when NFC is being used.
- Improved the experience of Flip to Glyph.
- Customisable double-press power button to quickly access a chosen feature. Just head to Settings > System > Gestures.
- More Lock Screen shortcut options like Do Not Disturb, mute, QR code scanner, and video camera.
- Capture screenshots quickly with a three-finger swipe gesture.
- New screenshot editor and menu, allowing for more advanced editing features and quick deletions.
- Refreshed the back gesture arrow visual to be more in line with Nothing’s style.
- Added support for switching ring modes in Quick Settings.
- You can now directly set your network via Quick Settings without unlocking the device.
- Updated Quick Settings layout and support to show more device icons.
- Pedometer Widget: Track your daily steps directly from your home screen. Set goals and monitor your progress to stay motivated.
- Media Player Widget: Displays the song currently playing. Control your music easily while on the move.
- Screen Time Widget: Monitor and manage your daily screen time to maintain a healthy digital lifestyle.
- Optimised the experience of the Weather app and improved the notification of weather alerts.
- Made it possible to set ringtone and notification sound volumes separately, with an updated volume control interface.
- Automatically excludes the preview of the previous screenshot when taking continuous screenshots.
- Improved the stability of the camera.
- Enhanced the overall smoothness and responsiveness of the system for a more fluid user experience.
- Enhanced system stability and improved battery life.
If you are using a Nothing Phone (1), you can head over to Settings > System > System Update to update your unit to Android 14. The new software update is rolling out in stages, meaning that a small number of users will initially receive the update. The update should be available for all the Phone (1) users in the coming few days.
