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Nothing Rolls Out Nothing OS 2.5.6 OTA Update for Phone (2) Users
Nothing is started rolling out Nothing OS 2.5.6 update for Nothing Phone (2) that brings several new features, improvements and bug fixes. This update will make sure that your device performs more smoothly than before.
Software Update information
- Version: Nothing OS 2.5.6
- Build Number: Pong-U2.5-240606-1801-IND
Nothing OS 2.5.6 Update for Nothing Phone (2): What’s New
The company first mentioned about new features in the changelog. They added new option in Settings to Hide or Show navigation bar on your device. Next, the company also added a custom option for enabling or disabling the quick settings panel swipe up down on the lock screen interface which can be done via Settings > Lock Screen > Quick settings.
After these changes, you will find new options for customising icons within the status bar which can be found in Settings > Display > Status bar. The company also provided a new June 2024 security patch to the Nothing Phone (2) which will take care of the latest threats.
Apart from this, there are some improvements made to the quick settings widget animation for better interaction within the widget when turning it off or on. This update also optimizes compatibility with some carrier networks along with enhancing the UI of carrier names.
Now let’s talk about the bug fixes made in this update for Phone (2). Firstly, there an issue where cloned apps were unable to use VPN network which is now resolved. You will now see better ChatGPT integration as company provided new overlay UI whenever you tap voice chat widget. There is a fix done in lock screen widgets that didn’t in some scenarios. Lastly, they fixed issue where sometimes back gesture wasn’t giving vibration feedback.
Overall this update also optimise the stability of the system. I can confirm this because I ran some benchmark tests after this update on our Nothing Phone (2).
Geekbench CPU Score
- Single-core: 1722
- Multi-core: 4525
Geekbench GPU Score
- GPU OpenCL: 5251
CPU Throttling Test
- CPU Throttled to 81% of its max performance
- The average GIPS score was 260,131
Antutu Benchmark Scores
- Antutu Score: 1080564
I already compared these scores with the previous update and saw some significant improvement in terms of numbers. Basically, the performance of the device is now improved after the Nothing OS 2.5.6 update.
You can watch this video for a benchmark comparison of the previous update and the current update.
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.