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CMF Phone 1 gets Major Camera Update with Nothing OS 2.6
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has received an update to Nothing OS 2.6 but will still have the same version number but it will be updated to a new build number: Tetris-U2.6-2408132-2046-IND. The update size is 84.20 MB. It brings some enhancements and new features to improve the user experience.
Also included will be a new Community Widget, updating from the Nothing Community directly to users’ home screens. Added are a Pedometer and a new Battery widget, which can now be displayed right on the lock screen, so health statistics and battery status will be easier to see at a glance.
This also applies to camera functionality, which has equally witnessed several improvements. Overall, the CMF Phone 1 camera performance is enhanced, color accuracy improved on the back camera, and picture quality in dark areas is advanced by a robust HDR mode. Improvement has also been made on the front camera to light the face better in outdoor backlit conditions while portrait shots focus from the steady back camera.
General changes in this update include a stabilized Atmosphere Wallpaper Effect, which greatly improves the visual transition when returning to the home screen. Photo switching is smoother from Google Photos. A new feature where one is alerted with a vibration when answering calls in power-saving mode is introduced. It solves system lag when taking screenshots in certain apps and makes data icons and signal bars on the status bar more consistent.
Talking of security updates, the CMF Phone 1 already received the August 2024 Android security patch. It was released at the end of July.
Nothing OS 2.6 Changelog for CMF Phone 1:
New features:
- Introduced the Community Widget for all Nothing Community updates.
- Added option to show Pedometer and Battery Widgets on the lock screen.
Camera updates:
- Elevated overall camera performance.
- Refined color accuracy of back camera.
- Enhanced photo quality in dark areas with HDR mode on.
- Boosted front camera for better face lighting in backlit outdoor scenes.
- Steadied back camera focus for portrait shots.
General improvements:
- Stabilized Atmosphere Wallpaper Effect when returning to the home screen.
- Made photo switching smoother in Google Photos.
- Introduced vibration alert when answering calls in power saving mode.
- Resolved system lag when taking screenshots in certain apps.
- Affixed data icons and signal bars to the status bar.
Nothing has started rolling out the new Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta 2 update for its latest devices — the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro. The update size is around 55.44 MB and focuses mainly on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than introducing new features.
According to a post on the Nothing Community forum, the update improves camera preview accuracy. Now, photos taken at certain zoom levels will more closely match what users see in the viewfinder. This helps ensure more accurate photo results.
In addition, the stability of Essential Apps has been optimized for a smoother experience. Many users had reported high memory usage notifications earlier — Nothing claims to have addressed this issue with the latest update.
However, there are no new features added in this beta version. Users can expect bigger visual changes, including new status bar icons, in the upcoming stable Nothing OS 4.0 update, which is expected to arrive by the end of November 2025.
After installation, users reported that the phone performs normally with no connectivity or performance issues. Features like calling, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth continue to work smoothly.
Nothing fans are now eagerly waiting for the Nothing OS 4.0 stable release, hoping for more visual changes and added functionality in the next update.
If you’ve ever admired the Liquid Glass Dock Bar look on iPhones and wished to get the same on your Nothing Phone, here’s some good news — you can now do it easily using the Dock Walls app.
Dock Walls App – Play Store
This app lets you add a smooth, transparent dock background behind your apps, giving your home screen a clean and modern iPhone-like appearance. It works perfectly on Nothing Phone (1), Phone (2), Phone (2a), Phone (3), Phone (3a) Series & CMF Phones, and even other Android smartphones.
You don’t need to root your device or install a custom launcher — just download Dock Walls from the Play Store, enable the dock wallpaper, and adjust the transparency and color to your liking.
With this quick setup, your Nothing Phone will instantly get that Liquid Glass floating dock effect — sleek, minimal, and beautiful.
Nothing has officially unveiled its new smartphone — the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite. The company posted the launch details around 6:30 PM, revealing a brand-new design and some interesting features. As the name suggests, this is the “Lite” version of the Nothing Phone (3a), but the design and hardware are quite different.
Design & Build
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite comes in two colors – Black and White, featuring a triple-camera setup at the back. The overall rear design is completely new, looking somewhat similar to the CMF Phone 2 Pro in terms of the camera layout. The phone includes a single LED Glyph light, unlike the multiple LED strips seen on the higher-end models. The back panel appears to have a glass finish, giving it a premium look.
Display
The phone sports a 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 3000 nits of peak brightness, offering the same quality as the CMF Phone 2 Pro display.
Performance
Under the hood, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, the same processor used in the CMF Phone 2 Pro. It runs on Nothing OS 3.5, based on Android 15.
Camera
The device features a 50MP main sensor with EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), but no OIS. It also includes an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera.
Battery & Charging
The phone packs a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. However, no charger is included in the box — users will only get the phone, a case, a charging cable, and documentation.
Storage Options
Two variants will be available:
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
The storage type is UFS 2.2, and it also supports microSD card expansion up to 2TB.
Software & Updates
Nothing promises 3 major Android updates and 6 years of security patches. The device also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and IP54 water and dust resistance.
Pricing & Availability
Currently, the pricing is only revealed in Euros, with no official information about the India launch yet. Based on conversions, the phone could be priced between Rs 19,000 to Rs 21,000 in India, sitting between the Nothing Phone (3a) and CMF Phone 2 Pro in the lineup.