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How to Enable and Use the Circle to Search Feature on Nothing Phones
The “Circle to Search” feature is not officially available on Nothing Phones yet, even with the Nothing OS 3.0 Beta based on Android 15. However, there’s a workaround using an app called MiCTS that enables this functionality on Nothing Phones.
What is Circle to Search?
“Circle to Search” is a Google feature that lets you search for information on your screen using gestures like circling, highlighting, or tapping. It’s useful for:
- Researching topics like restaurants or movies.
- Identifying objects, animals, or landmarks in videos.
- Learning about new things instantly from images or text.
How to Enable Circle to Search on Nothing Phones
You can use the MiCTS app to enable the Circle to Search feature on your Nothing Phone, whether it’s Nothing Phone (1), Phone (2), Phone (2a), Phone (2a) Plus, or CMF Phone 1. Here’s how:
Step 1: Install the MiCTS App
- Download and install the MiCTS app on your Nothing Phone.
- The installation process is straightforward and works on Nothing OS 3.0 or earlier.
Step 2: Set Up Gesture for Easy Access
Since the app doesn’t work directly with screen gestures by default, you need to assign it to a shortcut:
- Go to Settings on your Nothing Phone.
- Navigate to Special Features → Gestures.
- Select Double Press Power Button and assign it to MiCTS.
Now, whenever you double-press the power button, the Circle to Search feature will be activated.
How the Official Circle to Search Works
Once officially rolled out with Android 15, Circle to Search can be activated on supported Android phones by:
- Long pressing the Home button (for 3-button navigation).
- Long pressing the navigation handle (for gesture navigation).
- Circling, highlighting, or tapping on the screen to search for relevant information.
Search results appear at the bottom of the screen, making it easy to learn more about:
- Videos, images, or texts.
- Landmarks, movies, or dog breeds.
- Homework topics and more.
For now, the MiCTS app is a great solution for Nothing Phone users who want to try this innovative feature.
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Nothing has started rolling out the Nothing OS 4.1 October 2026 update for the Nothing Phone (2). The update focuses on bug fixes, system stability improvements, and connectivity optimisations. It also brings the October 2026 security patch.
The update size is 107 MB, making it a relatively small maintenance update.
Nothing OS 4.1 October Update: What’s New?
According to the official changelog displayed on the device, the update includes the following improvements:
- Video playback: Improved smoothness for videos recorded at 1080p@ 60FPS.
- Bluetooth: Optimised connection stability when activating the voice assistant.
- Wi-Fi hotspot: Fixed an issue where the hotspot frequency did not match the selected option in certain cases.
- System stability: Enhanced overall system stability.
- Security: Updated to the October 2026 security patch.
How to Download the Update
Nothing Phone (2) users can check for the latest update by navigating to Settings > System > System Update. If the update is available, download and install it.
The rollout may happen in phases, so some users might have to wait before receiving the update.
If you don’t receive any OTA related to the update, you can manually update through our Nothing Firmware app.
Overall, the Nothing OS 4.1 October update is a minor maintenance release focused on improving the everyday user experience rather than introducing new features.
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Nothing Phone and CMF users now have a new way to keep track of software updates. Nothing Firmware, an Android app developed by TechiBoy Studios, is now available on Google Play.
The app brings firmware update tracking, changelogs, Nothing OS OTA package downloads, and information on Nothing app updates into one place. It is designed for users who want to stay informed about the latest software releases for their devices.
What Is the Nothing Firmware App?
Nothing Firmware is an independent app built to help Nothing Phone and CMF users follow firmware releases without having to search across multiple sources.
Users can check available firmware updates, read changelogs to understand what’s changed, and download OTA packages through the app. It also tracks Nothing app updates and provides direct links to their Google Play listings.
Nothing Firmware App Features
The app includes several features designed to make software update tracking easier.
- Firmware tracking: Follow firmware releases for Nothing Phone and CMF devices.
- Detailed changelogs: Check update details and learn about new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
- OTA downloads: Download firmware packages with progress tracking.
- Update notifications: Receive alerts when new firmware releases are available.
- Nothing app updates: Track Nothing app releases and open their Google Play listings directly.
- Home screen widget: View the latest firmware information from the home screen.
- Custom alerts: Choose notification sounds and enable voice announcements for update alerts.
- Theme options: Switch between Auto, Light, and true-black Dark themes.
- Device information: Check device details, build numbers, and security patch information.
The app also includes a warning for firmware packages that do not match the detected device, helping users avoid selecting an incorrect package.
Is Nothing Firmware an Official Nothing App?
No. Nothing Firmware is an independent community project developed by TechiBoy Studios. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Nothing Technology Limited or CMF by Nothing.
How to Download Nothing Firmware
Nothing Firmware is available on Google Play. Users can download it to keep track of firmware updates, read changelogs, and follow Nothing app releases.
Download: Nothing Firmware on Google Play
If you’re already running an incremental build of Nothing OS 5.0 Open Beta, you can’t directly roll back to the stable version through a regular incremental OTA update. Nothing Firmware currently provides stable incremental updates only. Once Nothing releases the Nothing OS 5.0 stable update for your device, it will appear in the app when available. Until then, you may need to follow Nothing’s official rollback instructions if you want to return to a stable build.
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Nothing has teased another Pokémon on its official X account and Nothing Community, hinting that a new product could be on the way. This time, the company has shared Kingdra, Pokémon #230 in the National Pokédex.
Kingdra is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. The teaser features the Pokémon alongside a cryptic description about sleeping deep on the ocean floor to build energy and causing tornadoes when it wakes up.
What Could Nothing Be Launching Next?
Nothing has not revealed which product the new Pokémon teaser refers to. However, the company has previously used Pokémon-themed teasers to build anticipation for upcoming devices, making this latest post worth watching.
An audio product, such as new Nothing Ear earbuds or headphones, could be one possibility. A new smartphone or another product category cannot be ruled out either.
For now, the product name, specifications, pricing and launch date remain unknown. More details may emerge through future teasers from the company.
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