Nothing, the innovative tech company founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has just announced the release of its newest and most significant software upgrade yet, the Nothing OS 1.5. The upgrade is powered by Android 13 and comes with a host of exciting new features and customizations designed specifically for the Nothing Phone 1. This article will delve into the various features and improvements of the Nothing OS 1.5, as well as how to install the update.
Nothing OS 1.5 Upgrade Highlights
The Nothing OS 1.5 brings a host of new features and improvements to the Nothing Phone 1, ranging from customizations to privacy upgrades, and general bug fixes.
Here’s a detailed look at some of the most notable upgrades:
App Improvements
The Nothing OS 1.5 comes with significant improvements to existing apps and new additions to the app suite. Firstly, there is a new custom Nothing weather app that provides accurate weather information and a more refined camera app interface for better user experience. Additionally, app loading speeds have been improved by up to 50%.
Customization
The Nothing OS 1.5 brings several customizations to the Nothing Phone 1. The Glyph sound pack has been expanded with new ringtones and notification sounds, and there are now more “Material You” color schemes available for matching third-party apps to wallpaper. Users can also customize their lock screen shortcuts to create shortcuts for the camera, torch, device controls, and wallet.
Improved Experience
The Nothing OS 1.5 has made several improvements to enhance the user experience. With the improved network Quick Settings panel, users can easily switch data usage when using dual SIM. There is also a new QR code scanner in Quick Settings and the camera app. Users can now use multiple languages for different apps, and copied text appears on the clipboard in the bottom corner of the screen for easy editing before pasting. Foreground services allow users to close active background apps directly from the notification center to save battery.
The Nothing OS 1.5 has made several improvements to enhance the user experience. With the improved network Quick Settings panel, users can easily switch data usage when using dual SIM. There is also a new QR code scanner in Quick Settings and the camera app. Users can now use multiple languages for different apps, and copied text appears on the clipboard in the bottom corner of the screen for easy editing before pasting. Foreground services allow users to close active background apps directly from the notification center to save battery.
Visual Enhancements
The Nothing OS 1.5 brings significant visual improvements to the Nothing Phone 1. Media Control has been redesigned to put album artwork on full display with a wider set of music controls. The volume control has been improved, allowing users to easily adjust individual volume sliders without unlocking the screen (e.g. music vs alarm). While in Game Mode, users will receive less distracting notifications, and there is now a Google Game Dashboard that supports screenshots, screen recording, FPS display, and Do Not Disturb. Live caption detects speech on the device and generates automatic captions. Additionally, animations are smoother when transitioning the display between on and off.
Privacy Upgrades
The Nothing OS 1.5 brings significant privacy upgrades to the Nothing Phone 1. Users can now choose which images they want to share with each app using the Photo Picker. Media permissions have been added to group the types of media users want to share, e.g., photos and videos, music and audio, and files. Users receive alerts when an app accesses their clipboard, and the clipboard history is cleared after a period of time to prevent unwanted access. A new Personal Safety app has also been added to the system.
System Performance
The Nothing OS 1.5 also brings several system performance upgrades to the Nothing Phone 1. Background memory has been increased, reducing the wait for frequently used apps to load. There is a new self-repair feature that keeps the Phone 1 running like it’s new by clearing unused cache and expired system dumps. There is also an increase in system stability with general bug fixes.
Nothing OS 1.5 Changelog
- App improvements
- New Nothing weather app.
- Refined camera app interface.
- Up to 50% increase in app loading speed.
- Customisation
- New Glyph sound pack. More Glyph ringtones and notification sounds.
- More “Material You”, meaning more colour schemes available for matching third party apps to wallpaper.
- Lockscreen shortcut customisations. Create shortcuts for camera, torch, device controls, and wallet.
- Improved experience
- Easily switch data usage when using dual SIM with the improved network Quick Settings panel.
- New QR code scanner in Quick Settings and in the camera app.
- Multi-language support that allows different languages for different apps.
- Clipboard preview. Copied text appears on the clipboard in the bottom corner of the screen. So you can directly edit the text before pasting.
- Foreground services. Close active background apps directly from the notification centre to save battery.
- Visual enhancements
- New look for Media Control. Puts album artwork on full display with a wider set of music controls.
- Improved volume control. Easily adjust individual volume sliders without unlocking the screen (e.g. music vs ringtone).
- Less distracting notifications whilst in Game Mode. Now with Google Game Dashboard. Dashboard supports screenshots, screen recording, FPS display, and Do Not Disturb.
- Live caption: detects speech on your device and automatically generates captions.
- Smoother animations when transitioning the display between on and off.
- Privacy upgrades
- Photo picker. Choose which images you want to share with each app.
- Media permissions. Group the types of media you want to share e.g., photos and videos, music and audio, files.
- Alerts when an app accesses your clipboard. Then cleared history after a period of time to prevent unwanted access.
- Added Personal Safety app.
- System performance
- Increased background memory. Reducing the wait for frequently used apps to load.
- New self-repair feature that keeps Phone (1) running like it’s new. By clearing unused cache and expired system dumps.
- Increased system stability.
- General bug fixes.
Here’s the video from Nothing about this update
How to install Nothing OS 1.5 in Nothing phone (1)
To install the latest Nothing OS 1.5 update, follow these steps:
- Ensure your Phone (1) has a strong Wi-Fi or mobile data connection and at least 50% battery life remaining.
- Open the settings app on your Phone (1).
- Scroll down and tap on “System”.
- Select “Software update” and tap “Download and install”.
- If a software update is available, tap “Download”.
- Wait for the download to complete, and then tap “Install”.
- Once the installation is complete, your Phone (1) will automatically restart.
- Please note that the installation process may take several minutes, depending on the speed of your internet connection and the processing power of your Phone (1). It is also advisable to back up your important data before proceeding with the update, just to be safe.
- If you encounter any issues during the installation process or have any questions about the update, you can reach out to Nothing’s customer support team for assistance.
As users around the world continue to explore the latest technology and strive for the best user experience, it’s clear that Nothing is committed to providing products and services that stay ahead of the curve. The launch of Nothing OS 1.5 for Phone (1) is just the latest example of this dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction.
