After a long wait, the Nothing Phone (2a) receives Nothing OS 2.6 update. This update brings exciting new features, better performance, and important bug fixes.
The update, with the firmware version 240828-1906, promises to enhance user experience in several ways. The update announcement is made with the Nothing Community page.
Here is a small teaser of the new feature of the Nothing OS 2.6 update on Nothing Phone (2a):
- News Reporter Widget
- Battery and Pedometer Widgets on the lock screen and AOD
- Automatic Updates the Date Widget
- Pop-up view for Incoming notifications
- Wallpaper Studio
- Charging Assistant
Here’s a breakdown of all the new features, improvements, and fixes in the Nothing OS 2.6 update.
Nothing Phone (2a) – Nothing OS 2.6: New Features and Enhancements
The Nothing OS 2.6 update adds many exciting new features to the Nothing Phone (2a). Some of these features were already available for the Nothing Phone (1) with Nothing OS 2.6 Spacewar update.
Let’s dive into the key updates: There are 3 sections of updates
- New Feature
- Performance Improvements
- Bug Fixes
Let’s discuss one-by-one….
What New Features On Nothing OS 2.6 Update
1. News Reporter Widget
Nothing is known for innovative design and minimalism, one of them is Nothing Widgets.
This year Nothing introduced the News Reporter Widgets, a personalised AI-power news widget. Users can have daily news stories of their choice in different categories.
We already explain what is the News Reporter Widget and how it works. Check out that.
Though still in the beta, the widgets use AI voice to add an interactive touch to your daily news updates.
2. Battery & Pedometer Widgets on the Lock Screen
It is easier to keep track of your health and battery reports with Battery and Pedometer Widgets. You don’t need to unlock your phone to use them.
Now it is available to the Nothing Phone (2a), where you can set these widgets on your choice of Lock Screen or the Always On Display.
3. Pop-up View for Notifications
This update introduces a Pop-up view for incoming notifications, allowing users to preview messages or alerts without leaving the app they’re currently using.
This feature enhanced the multi-tasking experience without disrupting your workflow.
4. Date Widget Updates
There is another new widget, Date Widget now supports automatic updates on your home screen, so you never miss important events on your calendar.
To use these features you have to enable them in the setting.
5. Wallpaper Studio Enhancements
Nothing Wallpaper Studio gets a new feature, the user now can delete unwanted wallpapers, making it easier to keep their wallpaper galley clutter-free.
6. Charging Assistant Notifications
The charging assistance notification is the most hypes and cool feature, an old feature that first came with the Nothing Phone 1.
Now Phone 2a users access it on this Nothing OS 2.6 Update, it helps you inform about your phone’s charging status, offering more transparency and battery management
Performance Improvements in Nothing OS 2.6 Update
The Nothing OS 2.6 update doesn’t stop at only new features; it also includes several performance improvements that are designed to enhance the overall user experience. Here are the key upgrades:
1. Camera Upgrades
Now Phone 2a Camera Portrait Mode delivers enhanced clarity at 2x zoom, which ensures your photos are sharp and detailed.
2. Charger Compatibility
Previous charging issues experienced by some users on Reddit have been fixed on this update making your phone 2a compatible with a wide range of chargers.
3. Bluetooth Stability
The update improves Bluetooth stability, which is addressed by community users. Now the issue is fixed and makes your phone a more stable connection and more reliable with uninterrupted pairing with your Nothing earbuds or other wireless devices.
4. Audio Enhancements
In certain scenarios user has gotten the audio call delay, now audio delay is fixed and improved, ensuring smoother communication, and enhancing overall call quality.
5. Power Saving Mode
Here is another helpful feature is vibration feedback even when the phone is in Power Saving Mode, helping users stay alert without compromising on battery life.
6. September Security Patch
Security is always is main priority for both the User and brand. This update includes the September 2024 Security Patch, bringing the latest in security for your Nothing phone 2a to keep your device protected from hackers.
Bug Fixes in Nothing OS 2.6 for Phone (2a)
1. Cloned Apps Auto-Rotation
The issue with auto-rotation being disabled on cloned apps has been fixed, allowing more control over app behavior.
2. Media Player Widget
The crash issue with the Media Player Widget when switching between guest and main user profiles has been resolved.
3. Bluetooth Information Display
Bluetooth display information for connected earbuds is now fixed, and works properly, ensuring accurate monitoring of all wireless devices.
4. Screen Flickering
An issue where the screen flickered when the power button was long-pressed during low battery levels has been fixed.
5. System Crash from Window Animations
A system crash caused by window animations has been resolved, now bringing more stability to system performance.
6. Atmosphere Wallpaper Effect
The Atmosphere Wallpaper Effect now displays correctly on the lock screen, enhancing the visual experience.
7. Improved Launcher Stability
The Nothing OS Launcher has received stability improvements, resulting in a more fluid and responsive user experience, with reducing glitches and crashes.
How to update Nothing OS 2.6 Update Your Nothing Phone (2a)
Ready to update your Nothing Phone (2a) to Nothing OS 2.6? Follow these steps:
- Open Settings on your Nothing Phone (2a).
- Go to System > Software Update.
- If the update is available, click Download and Install. If not, the update will roll out over the next few days, check after a few days.
This Nothing OS 2.6 update is packed with many new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. All of these are meant to improve your Phone (2a) experience.
