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CMF Phone 1 Receives Nothing OS 2.6 Hotfix to Limit Depth Camera Access for Third-Party Apps
The CMF Phone 1 has just received a major update after the unusual discovery that the phone’s depth camera could see through some objects. This feature came to light when users began noticing that with specific third-party applications, the depth camera could even penetrate surfaces like remote controls and show, say, batteries inside.
To solve this, Nothing released a hotfix of Nothing OS 2.6 for CMF Phone 1, which would resolve the accessibility of the depth camera to third-party apps.
The 2MP camera depth sensor on the CMF Phone 1 was not meant for public access but was there to facilitate portrait mode photos, blurring the background. Modders have now found a loophole that made it possible to enable the use of this feature for other unintended purposes. Following the virality of the reports by video, the company has now decided to release a hotfix that disallows third-party apps from accessing the depth sensor.
The update is now out and can be downloaded/installed via the phone’s system settings under the section of system update. Applications that could earlier tap into the depth camera post-update will no longer be able to do so; therefore, any privacy concerns that arose because of this are now duly solved.
This move underlines how responsive the manufacturer is to user feedback and possible privacy concerns in terms of safeguarding user data and preventing any misuse of camera capabilities. Although the company encourages each user of the CMF Phone 1 to update as soon as possible—to ensure that their respective devices are safe and work as intended.
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.