The highly anticipated Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1, based on Android 15, is now available for CMF Phone 1 users. This exciting release brings a host of new features, improvements, and design updates, aiming to enhance user experience significantly. The announcement was made via the official Nothing community forum, where details about the latest updates for Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (2a) were also shared.
The Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 comes with Shared Widgets, a new lock screen customization page, an AI-powered Smart Drawer, and some camera improvements. You can Download Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 for CMF Phone 1 from the below steps.
Update Details
- Build Number: Tetris_V3.0-241205-0050
- Update Size: 1.4 GB
Key Features of CMF Phone 1 Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 Update:
The Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 brings a host of exciting features, starting with Shared Widgets, which let users interact with friends and family directly from their home screens. The lock screen gets a fresh upgrade with a new customization page, enhanced clock styles, and expanded widget space. The AI-powered Smart Drawer automatically categorizes apps for better organization, while Quick Settings and the widget library are redesigned for a sleeker experience. Camera improvements include faster launch times, reduced HDR processing, and smoother zoom functionality.
Additional updates include a movable and resizable pop-up view for multitasking, AI-driven app prioritization, and auto-archiving to optimize storage. Users will also enjoy partial screen sharing for secure recordings, along with new animations for fingerprint recognition and charging. Predictive back animations and an updated setup wizard complete the experience, offering a polished and efficient interface.
Shared Widgets
- Use widgets to link up with friends and family. See another person’s widgets displayed on your home screen and interact with each other through reactions. A new way to stay connected.
Lock screen
- New lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen or via the Customisation page.
- Upgraded clock faces. Choose your favourite style.
- Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.
Smart Drawer
- Added AI-powered Smart Drawer feature to automatically categorise your apps into folders. For better organisation and easy access.
- For ultimate convenience, you can pin your favourite apps to the top of the app drawer. No scrolling required.
Quick Settings
- Reconsidered Quick Settings design with an optimised editing experience.
- Enhanced widget library design.
- Updated visuals in Settings including better Network & Internet and Bluetooth options.
Camera improvements
- Faster camera launch speed under the Camera Widget.
- Reduced HDR scene processing time.
- Smoothened user interface after countdown photos
- Improved zoom slider display.
Enhanced pop-up view
- Movable pop-up view for cleaner and more productive multi-tasking.
- Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
- Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge for quick access.
- View information without leaving your current app. Simply swipe down on incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Enable via Settings > System > Pop-up view.
Other improvements
- AI-powered selection and prioritisation of your frequently used apps, keeping them at your fingertips for a more efficient experience
- Added support for auto-archive function to automatically free up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
- Partial screen sharing for more efficient and secure screen recording. Record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
- Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for the smoothest introduction to Nothing OS.
- Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.
- New fingerprint animation with signature dot matrix styling.
- New charging animation with signature dot matrix styling.
How to Download Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 on CMF Phone 1
- Ensure your device is running Nothing OS version 2.6 with build numbers Tetris-U2.6-241021-2030 or Tetris-U2.6-241125-2107.
- Download Nothing OS 3.0 APK for CMF Phone 1 and install it.
- Navigate to Settings > System > Update to Beta version.
- Tap “Check for new version” and follow the steps to start the installation.
Important Notes
- Beta Warning: Joining the beta means you cannot revert to a stable build at this time. A rollback package is expected in future updates.
- Feedback: Share your feedback via Settings > System > Feedback, or join discussions in the Nothing community forum.
Final Thoughts
Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 is a promising upgrade with innovative features like Shared Widgets and the AI-powered Smart Drawer. While the beta phase might come with minor issues, Nothing’s commitment to rapid updates ensures continuous improvements.
Stay tuned for more updates and enhancements as Nothing OS evolves!
