The latest software update available for Nothing Phone 2a 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 2a owners.
The Nothing OS 2.6 update for the Nothing Phone (2a) represents features like the News Reporter Widget, enhanced customization options, and important performance improvements. Nothing tech also released the latest Security Patch for the device. Stay tuned for Nothing OS 3.0 open beta.
Latest Nothing OS Update Info
| Software status | Stable |
| Nothing OS version | 2.6 |
| Android version | 14 |
| Firmware Build | Nothing OS 2.6 240828-1906 |
| Size | Full OTA – 2.4 GB Incremental OTA – 0.96 GB |
| Update date | September 5, 2024 |
What’s new in this update?
- New features
- 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.
- Battery and Pedometer Widgets can now be displayed on the lock screen and Always On Display.
- The Date Widget now supports automatic updates. Enabled in Settings.
- 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.
- Added support for deleting wallpaper history in Wallpaper Studio.
- Added notifications in Charging Assistant to keep you informed about charging status.
- Improvements
- Enhanced clarity for 2x zoom in Portrait Mode on the camera.
- Optimised compatibility issues with specific chargers.
- Updated Google Mobile Services.
- Improved audio delay in specific call scenarios.
- Improved stability of Bluetooth connectivity.
- Enabled vibration in Power Saving Mode.
- Updated to September Security Patch.
- Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing auto-rotation to not work for certain cloned apps
- Fixed an issue where the Media Player Widget couldn’t play music when switching from guest to main user.
- Ensured Bluetooth tile reflects correct earbud information.
- Fixed screen flickering issue when long pressing the power button during low battery levels.
- Fixed a system crash issue caused by window animations.
- Resolved an issue causing the Atmosphere Wallpaper Effect to display incorrectly on the lock screen.
- Improved Launcher for better system stability.
NOS 2.6 Update 1
- New features and improvements
- New support for CMF Watch battery level display in the Quick Settings Bluetooth tile.
- Added a new swipable Date Widget.
- Game Mode enhancements
- Tap the left sidebar for quick access to the Game Dashboard during games.
- Incoming calls during games can now be displayed in a pop-up.
- Added support to reject third-party app calls during gameplay.
- Support for one-tap callback after rejecting a call.
- Optimised light notifications to show more information during games.
- Support for blocking notifications during gameplay to reduce distractions.
- Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue affecting voice and call recording in WhatsApp.
- Fixed an issue causing the Atmosphere wallpaper effect to disappear in certain scenarios.
- Resolved an issue causing overlapping of the Lock Screen display in certain scenarios.
- Fixed an issue causing photo previews to display incorrectly when taken in landscape while the device was locked.
- Improved Portrait Mode in the camera to avoid incorrect blurring.
- Optimized camera stability.
- Other general bug fixes and experience improvements.
- Update size: 160 MB
The update size is relatively big at 0.96 GB, making it a quick and easy download for most users.
Download Nothing OS latest update for Nothing Phone 2a
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
| Nothing OS version | FULL OTA | INCREMENTAL OTA FROM |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing OS 2.6 update 2 | Incremental from 2.6 | |
| Nothing OS 2.6.0 | Incremental from 2.5.6 | |
| Nothing OS 2.5.6 | Incremental from 2.5.5 | |
| Nothing OS 2.5.5 | Incremental from 2.5.4A | |
| Nothing OS 2.5.4A | Incremental from 2.5.4 | |
| Nothing OS 2.5.4 | Incremental from 2.5.3 | |
| Nothing OS 2.5.3 | All Region Full zip (Split) |
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 2a:
- 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.
Stay tuned!