In this guide, we will show you the steps to downgrade your Nothing Phone 2 from Android 15 to 14, i.e. Nothing OS 3 to 2. The OEM has recently rolled out the fifteenth iteration of the OS build for its eligible devices and the Phone 2 is a beneficiary of the same. As a result of this, you are about to welcome a slew of intriguing goodies to your device. Some of the noteworthy ones include the likes of Shared Widgets, Lock Screen and Quick Settings tweaks, Smart Drawer, and numerous camera improvements.
Download & Install Android 15 Nothing OS 3 on Nothing Phone 2
But this is just one side of the coin. As of now, the update is in the beta stage, so a few bugs and issues are along the expected lines. Likewise, a bunch of features might currently be missing as well. Even when the OS reaches the stable stage, it might happen that the revamped UI/UX might not be in sync with everyone’s requirements. So in all these scenarios, your best bet is to downgrade your Nothing Phone 2 from Android 15 to 14, i.e. Nothing OS 3 to 2. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that. So without further ado, let’s get started.
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Downgrade Nothing Phone 2 from Android 15 to 14 | OS 3 to 2
The below process will wipe off all the data from your device, so please take a complete device backup beforehand. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
METHOD 1: Via Rollback Firmware
Benefit: This is the official method and doesn't require an unlocked bootloader. Drawback: It won't work if your device is currently in a bootloop or bricked state.
- Download the rollback package for Nothing OS 2.6 from here.
- Then go to Settings > System > Update to Beta version.
- Now tap “Import file” and select the downgrade package.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the rollback.
NOTE: If you are facing an error when trying to install the rollback firmware, then create a folder called ‘Documents’ within Internal Storage, place the rollback firmware there, and then try doing the downgrade.
METHOD 2: Via Fastboot Commands
Benefit: it will work even if your device is currently bricked or in a bootlooped state. Drawback: It requires an unlocked bootloader.
That’s it. These were the steps to downgrade your Nothing Phone 2 from Android 15 OS 3 to Android 14 OS 2. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution as soon as possible.
