Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Gets April 2025 Update with Useful New Features

Nothing has released a new software update for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. This update is part of the Nothing OS 3.0 (April version). It brings new features, security improvements, and important fixes that make the phone more secure and stable.

How to Get the Update

The company has not sent any notification for this update. So, users must check for it manually.
To do this, go to:
Settings > System > System Update > Check for Update.

The update size is about 211 MB. It includes the April 1, 2025 Android security patch, and the Google Play system update is dated March 1, 2025.

Power Off Verification Added

One of the biggest changes in this update is the Power Off Verification feature.
When this setting is turned on, your phone will ask for a PIN before someone can turn it off while it is locked. This is a useful feature to help protect your phone if it is lost or stolen.

To enable it, go to:
Settings > Security & Privacy > More Security Settings, and search for “Power Off Verify”.

Unlock Vibration Now Works Properly

Before this update, the phone still gave a vibration while unlocking, even if the Touch Feedback setting was turned off.
Now, this has been fixed. If touch feedback is off, the phone will not vibrate during unlock. This makes the experience more consistent and as per your settings.

Small Changes in Pop-Up View Design

The Pop-Up View has received some small visual improvements.
The minimize and close buttons look better, and you can now reposition the pop-up window more easily.

There is also a navigation bar added for better control, which was already seen in other recent updates.

Nothing Gallery Mentioned (But No Big Changes)

The changelog mentions “Introducing Nothing Gallery,” but users have reported that the app has not changed much.

There is a small update in the video seek bar, but the Nothing Gallery still doesn’t become the default app when Google Photos is disabled. So, this may not be a completely new feature for now.

Long Press to Clear All Apps

Now, in the recent apps menu, you can long press and swipe up to quickly clear all apps.
This feature was actually available earlier through a launcher update, but it has now been officially mentioned in the system update notes.

Emergency Dialing Issue Fixed

In rare cases, some users had trouble using the emergency dialer in certain areas. The April update fixes this issue to make sure the emergency call function works properly at all times.

System Stability and Performance Improved

Nothing also claims that this update improves the overall system stability and performance of the phone. So far, users report that the phone is running smoothly after the update, with no major bugs or issues.

Final Thoughts

The April 2025 update for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus may not look big from the outside, but it brings important security and usability upgrades.

The Power Off PIN protection, unlock vibration fix, and system stability improvements make it a helpful update.

If you own this phone, it’s a good idea to install the update and enjoy the smoother and more secure experience.