This guide will show you the steps to download and install the latest Nothing OS 3 based on Android 15 onto your Nothing Phone 2. Making your presence felt in the highly competitive domain is no easy task in itself. However, this OEM managed to pull out something out of nothing! The unique design element combined with an equally intriguing software experience has managed to grab the attention of the masses. Talking about software, the OEM has proven to be among the fastest players in rolling out timely software updates.
The perfect testament to this statement is the fact that the device has already been blessed with the fifteenth iteration of the OS. As a result of which, you are about to welcome a slew of interesting goodies onto your device. From the much-talked-about Shared Widgets to Lock Screen and Quick Settings tweaks, Smart Drawer, and numerous camera improvements, there are a plethora of things to look forward to. So without any further ado, let’s make you aware of the steps to download and install Nothing OS 3 based on Android 15 on your Nothing Phone 2.
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What’s New in Android 15 for Nothing Phone 2
Here are all the new and noteworthy features in the latest Nothing OS 3.0 for your device:
Shared Widgets
Use widgets to link up with friends and family. See another person’s widgets displayed on your home screen and interact with each other through reactions. A new way to stay connected.
Lock screen
New lock screen customization page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen.
Upgraded clock faces. Choose your favorite style.
Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.
Smart Drawer
Added AI-powered Smart Drawer feature to automatically categorise your apps into folders. For better organisation and easy access.
For ultimate convenience, you can pin your favourite apps to the top of the app drawer. No scrolling required.
Quick Settings
Reconsidered Quick Settings design with an optimized editing experience.
Enhanced widget library design.
Updated visuals in Settings including better Network & Internet and Bluetooth options.
Camera improvements
Faster camera launch speed under the Camera Widget.
Reduced HDR scene processing time.
Optimised portrait effects by fine-tuning blur intensity based on face size.
Boosted camera performance in low-light environments.
Improved zoom slider display.
Enhanced pop-up view
Movable pop-up view for cleaner and more productive multitasking.
Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge for quick access.
View information without leaving your current app. Simply swipe down on incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Enable via Settings > System > Pop-up view.
Other improvements
AI-powered selection and prioritization of your frequently used apps, keeping them at your fingertips for a more efficient experience
Added support for auto-archive function to automatically free up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
Partial screen sharing for more efficient and secure screen recording. Record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for the smoothest introduction to Nothing OS.
Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.
New fingerprint animation with signature dot matrix styling.
New charging animation with signature dot matrix styling.
Download and Install Android 15 for Nothing Phone 2
From this section, you can download and install all the versions of the Android 15/NothingOS 3 release for your Nothing Phone 2. Moreover, if you are installing a Beta build, then there might be a few bugs and missing features. Last but not least, make sure to take a backup of all the data on your device before installing any of these official builds. 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.
Nothing OS 3.0 | Open Beta 1
Via Offline OTA Update APK
Benefit: Does not require an unlocked bootloader. Drawback: This method is not applicable in the case of soft-bricked or bootlooped devices.
- First off, update your device to NothingOS version 2.6.
- The build number should be Pong-U2.6-241016-1700.
- Now download and install the OfflineOTAUpdate APK.
- Then go to Settings > System > Update to Beta version.
- Tap Check for New Version and follow the instructions.
Via Fastboot Commands
Benefit: You can carry out this method even if your device is in a soft-bricked or a bootlooped state. Drawback: It requires an unlocked bootloader.
You may also install the latest update via the Fastboot Method, however, that requires unlocking the bootloader. So if that’s all well and good, then you can refer to the below steps to get this job done.
That’s it. These were the steps to download and install the latest Nothing OS 3 based on Android 15 on your Nothing Phone 2. We will be constantly updating this guide as and when a new build goes live.
So do keep a tab on this section at regular intervals. Moreover, 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.
Downgrade Nothing Phone 2 from Android 15 to 14
If the bugs and issues are way too much to deal with or if the new UI design is not in sync with your requirements, then you do have the option to downgrade the OS to the earlier OS build [Android 14 OS 2]. So take a backup and refer to the below guide to get this job done:
