In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the Error Code -2 in Nothing Phone while installing the OTA Update. While there exist quite a few ways through which you could get hold of monthly security patches and hotfixes, however, you could broadly categorize it into two subsets: from the Settings menu/Dialer Code and via ADB Sideload.
In this regard, the former is the preferred method for many as it is easier to carry out and doesn’t require the use of a PC either. With that said, it seems to be giving quite a tough time to some users. Numerous Nothing Phone 1 and 2 users are reportedly getting Error Code -2 while trying to install the OTA update from the Dialer Code.
The entire error message reads out: error code -2: pre-build-incremental is different from ro.build.date.utc. If you are also currently facing this error, then this guide will make you aware of a nifty workaround that should help you rectify this issue. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
Fix Error Code -2 in Nothing Phone while installing OTA Update
- Head over to Settings > System > Date and Time.
- Then remove the Automatic Time Zone.
- Now set it manually to China, Shangai.
- Then reopen the offline update and try updating.
This time you will no longer get the Error Code -2 in Nothing Phone while installing the OTA Update. Moreover, make sure to set the Automatic Time Zone once again after you have successfully installed the update. Apart from that, 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 at the earliest.
