How to Enable and Use the Circle to Search Feature on Nothing Phones

The “Circle to Search” feature is not officially available on Nothing Phones yet, even with the Nothing OS 3.0 Beta based on Android 15. However, there’s a workaround using an app called MiCTS that enables this functionality on Nothing Phones.

What is Circle to Search?

“Circle to Search” is a Google feature that lets you search for information on your screen using gestures like circling, highlighting, or tapping. It’s useful for:

• Researching topics like restaurants or movies.
• Identifying objects, animals, or landmarks in videos.
• Learning about new things instantly from images or text.

How to Enable Circle to Search on Nothing Phones

You can use the MiCTS app to enable the Circle to Search feature on your Nothing Phone, whether it’s Nothing Phone (1), Phone (2), Phone (2a), Phone (2a) Plus, or CMF Phone 1. Here’s how:

Step 1: Install the MiCTS App

1. Download and install the MiCTS app on your Nothing Phone.
2. The installation process is straightforward and works on Nothing OS 3.0 or earlier.

Step 2: Set Up Gesture for Easy Access

Since the app doesn’t work directly with screen gestures by default, you need to assign it to a shortcut:

1. Go to Settings on your Nothing Phone.
2. Navigate to Special Features → Gestures.
3. Select Double Press Power Button and assign it to MiCTS.

Now, whenever you double-press the power button, the Circle to Search feature will be activated.

How the Official Circle to Search Works

Once officially rolled out with Android 15, Circle to Search can be activated on supported Android phones by:

1. Long pressing the Home button (for 3-button navigation).
2. Long pressing the navigation handle (for gesture navigation).
3. Circling, highlighting, or tapping on the screen to search for relevant information.

Search results appear at the bottom of the screen, making it easy to learn more about:

• Videos, images, or texts.
• Landmarks, movies, or dog breeds.
• Homework topics and more.

For now, the MiCTS app is a great solution for Nothing Phone users who want to try this innovative feature.