The latest software update available for Nothing Phone 2 is the Nothing OS 2.6 featuring improvements, bug fixes, and latest security patches. The highly anticipated Nothing OS 2.6 update arrived for Nothing Phone 2 users. This is the latest software update right now not only enhances the overall user experience but also addresses several issues reported by users. Let’s dive into the details of what Nothing OS 2.6 has to offer for Nothing Phone 2 owners.
Latest Nothing OS Update Info
| Software status | Stable |
| Nothing OS version | 2.6 |
| Android version | 14 |
| Firmware Build | NNothing OS 2.6 update 2 build 240828-1751 |
| Size | Full OTA – 2.4 GB Incremental OTA – 87 MB |
| Update date | September 4, 2024 |
What’s new in this update?
- New features & improvements
- Swipe down incoming notifications to enter Pop-up view. For easy access to information without having to leave an app. Turn on via Settings > System > Pop-up view.
- Enable vibration for third-party apps during calls. Turn on via Settings > Sound and vibration > Vibration.
- Battery and Pedometer Widgets can now be displayed on the lock screen and Always On Display.
- Introducing the News Reporter Widget. Let your daily news stories be read aloud to you by Tim, Nothing’s CFO. Please note: this feature is still in beta and relies on various generative AI models, which may sometimes behave unexpectedly.
- Newly refined ringtone volume for incoming calls.
- Improved the speed of the Bluetooth tile toggle in Quick Settings.
- Ensured Bluetooth tile reflects correct earbud information.
- Updated to September Security Patch.
- Bug Fixes
- Optimized wallpaper preview displays.
- Resolved an issue preventing calls to be made on specific networks.
- Fixed an issue affecting 112 calls to the police.
- Resolved the problem causing some Cloned Apps to auto-rotate despite being disabled.
- Fixed an issue where the Media Player Widget couldn’t play music when switching from guest to main user.
- Optimized the Always On Display interface.
- Ensured consistency of information within photo details on the camera roll.
- Resolved zoom slider display issues when videoing on the camera.
- Fixed system stability issues.
- New features & experience improvements
- Added support for deleting wallpaper history in Wallpaper Studio.
- Enhanced initial setup for the Weather Widget/app Now with user-friendly prompts to add a specific city
- Added support for displaying CMF Watch battery level in the Quick Settings Bluetooth tile. Optimized the Low Lag Mode experience for Nothing earbuds.
- Added a new swipable Date Widget.
- Game Mode enhancements
- Tap the left sidebar for quick access to Game Dashboard during games.
- Incoming calls during games can now be displayed in a pop-up view.
- Added support to reject third-party app calls during gameplay.
- Support for one-tap callback after rejecting a regular
- Optimized light notifications to show more information during games. Support for blocking notifications during gameplay to reduce distractions.
- Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue affecting voice and call recording in WhatsApp.
- Resolved anomalies when making emergency calls in certain scenarios.
- Fixed an issue where some apps could not use the Cloned Apps feature properly.
- Other general bug fixes.
The update size is relatively modest at 87.30 MB, making it a quick and easy download for most users.
Download Nothing OS latest update for Nothing Phone 2
The simplest way is to open phone settings on your Nothing Phone and visit System > System Update and download the latest Nothing OS update.
Or, download and install the full OTA update or incremental OTA update. First, find the build number of your currently installed software version of your phone by visiting phone settings > About > Software Version or Build version.
If the build on the phone is smaller than the one listed below, download and install the OTA update from below.
Or simply flash the Full OTA on any build. Just make sure the full OTA build is higher than the one on your phone. Or wait for the next major build.
NOS 2.6.X / ANDROID 14
How to Download and Install Nothing OS Full or Incremental OTA?
For those eager to experience the new features and improvements, here’s a quick guide on how to install the Nothing OS 2.6 update on your Nothing Phone 2:
- Go to “Settings > About phone > Software info” to confirm your current system version.
- If not up to date, check for updates in “Settings > System > System update”.
- Download the latest software update package.
- Create a folder named “ota” at the root of your internal storage.
- Copy the OTA update ZIP file to the “ota” folder.
- Open the phone app and dial ##682##
- Select the upgrade package from the drop-down list in the local update tool.
- Tap “Directly apply OTA from selection” to start the update process.
- Reboot your device after the upgrade is complete.