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CMF Phone 1 Receives Stable Nothing OS 3.0 Android 15 Update
Nothing has officially released the stable version of Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15, for the CMF Phone 1. The update brings a host of exciting features, design upgrades, and performance improvements.
Update Details
- Update Size:
- 156 MB for beta users already running the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta.
- 1.44 GB for non-beta users upgrading from Nothing OS 2.6 (based on Android 14).
Key Features and Improvements
The stable Nothing OS 3.0 update enhances the overall experience with new features for personalisation, productivity, and multitasking.
1. Shared Widgets
- Widgets can now be shared with friends and family, allowing their widgets to appear on your home screen.
- Interact with these widgets using reactions for a more connected experience.
- Currently, only Photo Widgets (square) are supported, with plans to expand support for other widgets soon.
Note: Shared Widgets are still in beta, and some issues may arise. Nothing is working to improve this feature.
2. Lock Screen Upgrades
- New lock screen customisation page: Access it by long-pressing the lock screen or via the Customisation menu.
- A variety of new clock styles are now available.
- Expanded widget space lets users place more widgets on their lock screens.
3. Enhanced App Drawer
- The AI-powered Smart Drawer automatically categorises apps into folders, making navigation easier.
- You can now pin favourite apps to the top of the app drawer for quick access.
4. Improved Pop-up View
- Drag the pop-up window anywhere on the screen for better multitasking.
- Resize the window by dragging the corners.
- Pin the pop-up view to the screen edge for easy access.
- Swipe down notifications to open them in a pop-up view without leaving your current app. (Enable this via Settings > Special features > Pop-up view.)
5. Refined Design
- Quick Settings have been redesigned for easier shortcut customisation.
- A new widget library lets you browse both Nothing Widgets and third-party options.
- Settings UI now displays live network and Bluetooth connections for better clarity.
- New dot animations for fingerprint unlocking and charging add a fun visual touch.
6. Performance and Other Features
- AI learns usage habits to keep frequently used apps active for smoother performance.
- The lock screen charging display now shows the charging speed for better convenience.
- Auto-archive support frees up storage without removing apps or data.
- Partial screen sharing allows recording specific app windows instead of the entire screen.
- An updated setup wizard (version 3.0) ensures a seamless onboarding process.
- Predictive back animations are enabled for supported apps to make navigation smoother.
How to Update
The update is rolling out in phases, so some users may receive it sooner than others. To check for the update manually, go to Settings > System > System Update.
With the stable Nothing OS 3.0, CMF Phone 1 users can enjoy a refreshed, feature-packed Android 15 experience, further cementing Nothing’s commitment to innovation and user satisfaction.
Nothing has released a big new update for its Essential Space feature. This update brings powerful tools that make the AI interface more useful, personal, and easy to control.
What is Essential Space?
Essential Space is a smart feature that was first launched with the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro. It helps users collect, manage, and remember information better by using AI tools. It is accessed by separate button called Essential Key.
What’s New in This Update?
- Google Calendar Integration:
Now, your tasks and events created by AI in Essential Space will automatically appear in your Google Calendar. This makes it easier to stay on top of your schedule.- Editable Memory:
You can now edit the tasks and summaries made by the AI. If the AI makes a mistake — like the wrong meeting time — you can fix it yourself.
- Essential Recorder (Now Editable):
Record meetings, interviews, or conversations, and get AI-made summaries and transcripts. A new “Flip-to-Record” feature lets you start recording just by placing your phone face down — a simple and private way to capture audio.
- Essential Recorder (Now Shareable):
You can now share your recordings as images, PDFs, or Markdown files with just one tap.
Availability
These new Essential Recorder features are already available on the Nothing Phone (3). They will soon come to the Phone (3a), Phone (3a) Pro, and CMF Phone 2 Pro.
Please note:
The Flip-to-Record feature will only work on the Phone (3).
The Essential Space update will be delivered automatically through the Google Play Store.
Nothing has started rolling out the first official software update for the newly launched Nothing Phone (3). This update does not bring a new OS version, as it remains on Nothing OS 3.5, but the build number has changed to Metroid-V3.5-250711-2047-IND. The update size is 257 MB and includes several new features, improvements, and bug fixes that enhance the overall experience.
One of the key improvements is to the Glyph Interface. A new Caller ID feature has been added, allowing users to long-press the Glyph button during a call to display the contact’s name or phone number. The Essential Notification system now supports selecting either built-in or custom icons. Users will also get access to generative ringtones that include Glyph Matrix lighting effects and randomly generated vibrations. In addition, the visual effects of the Glyph interface have been improved, the stability of Glyph Toys has been enhanced, and the Glyph button is now more responsive to avoid accidental touches.
The Essential Space feature has also been upgraded. It now supports “Flip to Record,” which lets users flip the phone face down and long-press the Essential Key to instantly start taking meeting notes. These notes are automatically saved in a to-do list format, making it easier to organize tasks.
The camera system has received some significant updates as well. Core imaging enhancements have been made to improve HDR, Night Mode, and Snapshot scenes for both front and rear cameras. These changes result in better brightness control and cleaner images. HDR video processing has also been improved, offering more natural brightness and better display performance. The UltraXDR Display has been upgraded too, ensuring smoother transitions between highlights and shadows.
There are many other system improvements included in this update. The performance of a popular battle royale game has been boosted to support 120 FPS, and Wi-Fi latency has been reduced during gaming for a better experience. Private Space now allows users to switch the default Gallery app, and pocket mode has been improved to prevent accidental touches. The audio experience has also been refined by fixing noise issues that occurred while toggling spatial audio during music playback.
The update also addresses slow or inconsistent charging problems and fixes an abnormal battery level display after charging. Lastly, overall system performance and power consumption have been optimized to ensure a more stable and efficient experience.
Earlier, users of Nothing Phones were able to activate the Essential Search Bar by updating the Nothing Launcher to the latest version. While it brought some improvements, a few features were still missing — especially the useful AI Search option.
Actually, it’s from the Nothing Phone (3), which is running the latest Nothing OS 3.5 update and already has all the Essential Search features fully functional.
This new Essential AI Search (Universal Search) allows users to search for anything directly from the home screen or app drawer — no need to open Google Chrome. It shows relevant results, including images, and sometimes gives quick answers in paragraph form. However, in some cases, it may not show images.
Now, older Nothing Phones can also get this feature! We have extracted the APK (installation file) from the new Nothing Phone (3), and it works smoothly on older devices too.
Important:
Before installing the APK, make sure your phone already has Nothing Launcher version 3.3.4 or later.
Essential Search – Download
This small tweak brings the latest smart search experience to older Nothing devices without needing to wait for an official update.