A few days ago, an update called Nothing OS 2.6 update came out for the Nothing Phone (2). Now, the company is also giving the same update to the Phone (2a). This update mainly fixes problems that people were having with the phone. It also adds some new things and makes the game mode work better.
Nothing OS 2.6 Update Changes and Improvements:
New Features & Improvements:
- Quick Settings Enhancement:
- Added support for displaying the CMF Watch battery level in the Quick Settings Bluetooth tile.
- Date Widget:
- Introduced a new swipable Date Widget for enhanced usability.
Game Mode Enhancements:
- Game Dashboard Access:
- Quick access to the Game Dashboard by tapping the left sidebar during games.
- Call Management:
- Incoming calls during games now appear as pop-ups.
- Added support to reject third-party app calls during gameplay.
- One-tap callback feature after rejecting a call.
- Notifications:
- Optimised light notifications to display more information during games.
- Added support for blocking notifications during gameplay to reduce distractions.
Bug Fixes:
- Voice and Call Recording:
- Resolved an issue affecting voice and call recording in WhatsApp.
- Wallpaper Effect:
- Fixed an issue causing the Atmosphere wallpaper effect to disappear in certain scenarios.
- Lock Screen Display:
- Resolved an issue causing overlapping of the Lock Screen display in certain scenarios.
- Photo Previews:
- Fixed an issue causing photo previews to display incorrectly when taken in landscape while the device was locked.
- Camera Enhancements:
- Improved Portrait Mode to avoid incorrect blurring.
- Optimised camera stability.
- General Improvements:
- Other general bug fixes and experience improvements.
How to Upgrade to Nothing OS 2.6?
Open Settings:
- Navigate to the “Settings” app on your device.
Go to System:
- Scroll down and select “System” from the list of options.
Access System Update:
- Tap on “System Update” to check for any available updates.
Check for Updates:
- If the Nothing OS 2.6 update is available, you will see a notification to download and install it.
Follow On-Screen Instructions:
- Follow the prompts to download and install the update on your device.
By following these steps, you can manually check for and install the Nothing OS 2.6 update if you haven’t received the OTA notification yet.
