Smartphone startup Nothing is set to bring its next flagship device, the Nothing Phone (3), to the U.S. market. According to TechCrunch, the phone will be sold through Nothing’s official website and Amazon. The Phone (3) will be unveiled early next month at an event in London.

Nothing, founded in 2020, has launched eight phones so far. However, only the Phone (2) was widely available in the U.S. Previously, American customers had to join a beta program to buy a phone, and there was no after-sales support except for a 14-day return window.

Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing and co-founder of OnePlus, shared that this launch marks an important step for the company. “We have always said we are building for the long term, and now we’re ready to take that next step in the U.S. Phone (3) is not just another launch. It is a signal of where we are as a company,” Pei told TechCrunch. He added that the U.S. market is ready for something different as it is currently dominated by just two major brands.

Pei believes the Phone (3)’s unique design and features will appeal to customers looking for an alternative to Apple, Samsung, and Google. The new phone will support AT&T and T-Mobile networks with better 4G and 5G coverage than previous models like the Phone (2a), Phone (2a) Plus, and CMF Phone 1.

In Canada, Nothing will partner with Best Buy to sell the Phone (3) along with its first over-ear headphones, the Nothing Headphone (1).

The Phone (3) is expected to feature premium materials, faster performance, and upgraded software. The price is likely to be around £800 in the U.K., or about $1,000 in the U.S., putting it in competition with the iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25+.

Research shows that Nothing’s 2024 shipments were in the low millions, with India being its biggest market.

I am going to show you something cool and interesting—Depth Effect Wallpapers with animations for your Nothing Phones and even other Android phones. These wallpapers make your lock screen look amazing by adding 3D depth and animated clock effects.

Let’s see how it works and how you can apply these wallpapers step by step.

What are Depth Effect Wallpapers?

Depth Effect Wallpapers are special live wallpapers that give a 3D-like depth look to your screen. These wallpapers also show animations, like the clock moving behind the character in the wallpaper.

For example:

• When you unlock your phone, the clock appears behind the character.
• The time updates automatically.
• It looks very cool and stylish on your lock screen.

How to Apply Depth Effect Wallpapers on Nothing Phones?

Step 1: Download the Required Files

You will need some files which I will provide here. Download them to your phone.
Main file needed: Kustom KLWP App and some preset wallpapers.

Download

Cool New Depth Effect Wallpapers (Two Files – APK & CwithoutM.KLWP)

Step 2: Install the Kustom KLWP App

1. Download the Kustom KLWP app.
2. While installing, you may face an error saying ‘App Not Installed’ because Google Play Protect might block it.
3. To fix this:
   • Go to Google Play Store → Your Profile → Play Protect → Settings.
   • Disable ‘Scan apps with Play Protect’ and other harmful app detections temporarily.
4. Now install the app again. It should work fine.
5. Note: Later, enable the Scan App option in the Play Protect.

Or else you can download it from the Play Store, but you need to pay for it.

Step 3: Import and Set the Wallpapers

1. Open the Custom KLWP App.
2. Give all the necessary permissions.
3. Go to the Download folder, where you saved the wallpapers (e.g., Goku, Itachi, Samurai, Spiderman).
4. Select the folder and import the wallpaper you like (example: Itachi).
5. Once loaded, tap Save, and then Set as Wallpaper → Home Screen & Lock Screen.
6. Now you will see the depth effect and animation on your lock screen.

Important Tips:

• Do NOT tap on ‘Customize’ after applying the wallpaper.
  If you do, the animation may freeze and stop working properly.
• If this happens:
  • Apply any normal wallpaper first.
  • Then go back to KLWP app and reapply the depth effect wallpaper.
  • After setting it again, the animation will work normally.

Note for Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (3a) Series Users:

In some models like Nothing Phone (2) or Phone (3a), the KLWP app may not work properly.
You might see bugs where the wallpaper applies, but the animation or depth effect doesn’t appear.
There is a solution: Go to the settings of KLWP by pressing three dots- App Settings – Advanced Options – Enable the Disable Parallel Rendering.

For best results:

Try this method on Nothing Phone (1), Phone (2a), CMF Phone 1, and CMF Phone 2 Pro—here the depth effect works smoothly with real-time clock animation.

Final Advice:

• Avoid putting any widgets or icons at the top of your lock screen.
• After everything is done, don’t forget to go back to the Google Play Store → Play Protect Settings and enable the protections back again for safety.

Conclusion:

So that’s how you can easily apply depth effect wallpapers with animations on your Nothing Phone or other Android phones. It will make your device look unique and more attractive.

If you face any problems:

• Comment below the post.
• Or you can also join the Telegram group to ask questions directly.

Nothing has released a new update for the Nothing Phone (2). This update brings Nothing OS 3.0, but many users were expecting version 3.1 or 3.2. Still, the update brings some new features and improvements to the phone.

Update Details

• Update Size: 737 MB
• Build Number: Pong-V3.0-250506-1805-IND
• Android Security Patch: May 1, 2025

New Features and Improvements

1. Private Space

Nothing Phone (2) now gets the ‘Private Space’ feature. This allows users to hide apps, photos, files, and even use a private camera.
It uses a separate password and fingerprint from the phone’s main unlock method, giving extra privacy.
Apps added to Private Space won’t appear in the normal app drawer.

2. App Locker with Separate Password

You can now set a different password for locking apps. This is separate from the phone’s main lock screen password, giving better privacy for apps like Calculator, Facebook, etc.

3. Nothing Gallery (Still Basic)

Nothing mentioned improvements to the Nothing Gallery app, but users did not find any major changes. The gallery still lacks editing features, and Google Photos remains the default unless disabled.

4. Touch Feedback Settings for Face Unlock

Now users can disable the vibration feedback when using face unlock. This option is available inside the settings.

5. Smoother Animations

With the update, the app opening and closing animations have become much smoother. The launcher has been updated to version 3.2.2, making the phone feel faster and more fluid when switching apps.

6. Network and Wi-Fi Stability

Nothing has improved the stability of cellular networks and Wi-Fi connections. However, the ‘Hotspot Manager’ feature, which allows setting limits for connected devices, is still missing in Phone (2). It is only available in the Nothing Phone (2a).

7. Status Bar and Notification Center Improvements

Nothing has optimized the status bar icons and notification center for better performance and fewer bugs.

8. New Wallpapers

The update also brings new wallpapers from the Nothing Phone (3a) series.

No Major Camera Improvements

Although the Nothing camera app has been updated from version 15.1.00.03.17 to 15.1.00.03.19, users did not notice any big changes in photography or video quality. Nothing has not yet provided camera tuning or processing updates for Phone (2). These improvements may come later, possibly with the launch of the Nothing Phone (3).

Should you update?

The Nothing Phone (2) May update brings useful privacy features and smoother animations, but misses out on some features like Hotspot Manager and camera improvements. Still, it’s recommended to update your phone to enjoy the new privacy options and a better user experience.