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CMF Phone 1 Gets April 2025 Update with New Features and Fixes
Nothing has released the April 2025 update for the CMF Phone 1, bringing several improvements and bug fixes under Nothing OS 3.0. This update is similar to the one received by the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus but includes a few minor differences.
How to Update
Nothing didn’t send any notification about this update, so users will need to check manually.
To do this, go to:
Settings > System > System Update > Check for Update
The update is 203 MB in size and takes around 12 minutes to install. After updating, the software version remains Nothing OS 3.0, but the build number is now Tetris-V3.0-250409-1734.
- Android Security Patch: 1st April 2025
- Google Play System Update: 1st March 2025
Nothing Gallery Mentioned, But Still Not Default
The update notes mention “Introducing Nothing Gallery,” but the app has not been set as the default gallery. Even after disabling Google Photos, the system still doesn’t open Nothing Gallery by default, just like on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus.
However, the gallery has recently been updated via the Play Store, adding a search bar with categories like Nature, Transport, and Human, but that change is unrelated to this system update.
Long Press to Clear All Recent Apps
A feature to quickly clear recent apps is mentioned again. Now, you can long press in the recent apps menu and swipe up to clear all apps at once.
This feature was already available through an earlier update to the Nothing Launcher, but it’s now officially included in the system.
Unlock Vibration Now Follows Touch Feedback Setting
Before this update, the phone gave vibration feedback during unlocking, even if Touch Feedback was turned off. This issue is now fixed.
You can find the option in:
Settings > Sound & Vibration > Vibration > Touch Feedback
Now, if Touch Feedback is disabled, there will be no vibration when unlocking the phone with the fingerprint sensor.
Improved Pop-Up View Design
The pop-up view design has been slightly optimized.
Buttons like minimize and close are placed more clearly, and the navigation bar has returned in the pop-up mode.
You can also resize and reposition the pop-up window more easily now. These improvements are minor but help enhance usability.
Fixed Slow Data Network Switching
In rare cases, switching between mobile data networks on dual SIM phones was slow.
This issue has now been fixed, although most users may not have noticed the problem earlier.
Lock Screen Widget Transfer Support
A new feature allows lock screen widgets to be transferred when moving your data to another Nothing device, like the upcoming Nothing Phone 3. This makes switching to a new phone smoother and keeps your lock screen settings intact.
Emergency Dialing Bug Fixed
In some rare cases, emergency dialing didn’t work correctly.
Nothing has now fixed this issue, although most users may not have experienced it.
System Stability and Performance
The update also includes general system stability improvements.
While some users noticed minor lags right after the update, the phone returns to normal performance after a short time. Further testing using benchmark apps may give a clearer picture of performance changes.
Final Thoughts
The April update for the CMF Phone 1 brings several small but important improvements. While Nothing Gallery is still not the default app, other updates like the unlock vibration fix, pop-up view design, and data network switching fix make the phone more reliable.
If you own the CMF Phone 1, this update is worth installing for a smoother and more stable experience.
The OnePlus 11 5G is getting the OxygenOS 15 April 2025 update. The update comes with the software version CPH2447_15.0.0.800(EX01) and has a download size of 937.15 MB. It brings several new features, improvements, and bug fixes to enhance the overall user experience.
What’s New in this update?
One of the major additions in this update is partial screen recording. Users can now choose a specific area of the screen to record, rather than recording the entire screen. This is useful for making focused tutorials or short clips without showing everything on the display.
The update also adds support for file sharing between the OnePlus 11 and Mac devices. You can now view your phone files directly on your Mac and easily transfer files between the two devices. This improves interconnection and makes file management more convenient for users who use both platforms.
Another new feature is the stack view layout for the Recent Tasks screen. This can give a cleaner and more organized look when switching between apps. If you prefer the old style, you can disable this feature by going to Settings > Home screen & Lock screen > Recent tasks manager.
In addition, the update improves gesture recognition for floating windows, making them easier to close. It also enhances the visual appearance by adding better shadow effects around these floating windows, giving a smoother and more polished look.
Lastly, the update includes the April 2025 Android security patch, which helps improve system security and keep your device protected.
If you own a OnePlus 11, it’s recommended to check for the new update by going to Settings > System > System Updates and install it for the latest improvements.
I’ve recently noticed a strange issue with my OnePlus 11. A few times, I’ve taken a photo—usually to remember something important—and while the shutter sound goes off and it looks like the photo was taken, it never appears in my gallery.
What’s even more confusing is that I clearly remember the photo being captured, but it just vanishes. This has been happening occasionally since the beginning of this year.
I’m not sure what’s causing the problem. It could be a bug in the camera app, an issue with the gallery, or something deeper in the system software. So far, I haven’t seen any official response from OnePlus about this.
If anyone else is facing the same issue, I’d recommend keeping your phone updated and trying a third-party gallery app to check if the photo gets saved elsewhere. Clearing the camera or gallery cache might help too.
The CMF Phone 2 Pro has officially launched, and it comes with its first software update – Nothing OS 3.2. I received the device before launch and had been using it with pre-release software. While some features like Private Space, Hotspot Manager, and separate App Lock passwords were already available earlier, this update brings further performance improvements and system optimizations.
There are also small but useful changes in the Essential Space, such as the ability to edit reminder details like date and time, which were already present before this final rollout. This was push through Google Play Store.
The new update is quite large, with a size of 0.96GB, and has the build number Galaga-V3.2-250425-1517-IND. It focuses on optimizing the phone’s performance and stability, making it smoother and more responsive during daily use.
The update includes general performance boosts, such as smoother app launches thanks to optimised launcher animations, improved scrolling in the Google News Feed, and better adaptive brightness adjustment. The three-finger screenshot gesture is now more fluid, and the overall system stability has been improved.
The update also improves the camera experience. Photos now have more accurate colours and better clarity, while 4K videos at 30fps are sharper and clearer. The camera now performs better under heavy usage, which will be useful for users who shoot a lot of photos or videos.
Even though many features were already present before launch, this official software update ensures that all retail units of the CMF Phone 2 Pro will deliver a more polished and stable experience right out of the box.