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Comment: Needs expansion. As Encoded commented, it looks like a changelog right now. Need more SIGCOV and more expansion on the history and development from reliable sources. The Herald (Benison) (talk) 15:02, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Is there anything about the development process that could be included in the history section? It looks more like a changelog at the moment. Thanks, Encoded Talk to me! 16:41, 24 January 2024 (UTC)
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| Developer | Nothing |
|---|---|
| OS family | Android (Based on Linux) |
| Working state | Current |
| Initial release | Nothing OS 1.0 (Based on Android 12 "Snow Cone" July 12, 2022 |
| Latest release | Nothing OS 2.0.2 (Based on Android 13) August 28, 2023 |
| Latest preview | Nothing OS 1.5 Beta 2 (hotfixes) (Based on Android 13) January 18, 2023 |
| Update method | OTA (over-the-air) |
Nothing OS is an operating system developed by Nothing.
Version History edit
Nothing OS 1.1.8 was released on 19 January 2023, bringing the January 2023 Android security patches.[1]
Nothing OS 1.5 Beta 1 was released on 16 December 2022, powered by Android 13.[2][3][4][5] It received its second beta update on 13 January 2023.[6][7]
The second beta received bug fixes on 18 January 2023.[8] It has improved performance and glyph interface. It started to get rolled out to the public as Nothing OS 1.5.2 on 16 February 2023, this update introduces a new weather app, and other features, including improvements to the performance and other Android 13 features, like Android's new QR Code reader, according to The Verge.[9][10][11][12] It was officially released to the public on 22 February 2023, via a press release by Nothing. Tech Outlook leaked the new OS one day before its launch, which was 21 February 2023. GSMArena and Nixgle said "The Nothing OS 1.5 update comes in at 1.25GB and offers plentiful new features and optimizations including a new weather app, new media controls, more glyph interface options and improvements to the camera interface." [13][14][15][16][17][18][19]
Nothing OS 1.5.3 was released on 14 March 2023, bringing Nothing Ear (2) support, February 2023 patches and more features.[20]
Nothing OS 1.5.4 was released on 5 May 2023, bringing three new features. First, users can send feedback to Nothing about the software experience from within the phone. The Bluetooth functionality in Quick Settings gives quick access to paired devices. Plus, users can now scan UPI QR codes with the camera app and make payments directly. It also brings system improvements, and bug fixes.[21]
Nothing was set to launch Nothing OS 2.0 on the phone at the end of August 2023.[22] This comes after Pei had announced plans to roll out the new version of the Phone 1 in August.[23]
Features edit
It uses a dot-matrix font used by the company in the majority of its products.[24][25]
Nothing OS uses a stock Android look and feel tuned up to the company preference.[24]
Nothing claims that Nothing OS is bloatware free, the only manufacturer modified apps are the Nothing Camera and Nothing voice recorder and a lot of added features. The main features are promised Tesla integration and a glyph interface.[26][27]
Devices running Nothing OS edit
| Device | Original Version | Upgradeable Version |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing Phone 1 | Nothing OS 1.0 (Android 12) | Nothing OS 2.5 (Android 13) |
| Nothing Phone 2 | Nothing OS 2.0 (Android 13) |
References edit
- ^ Hazarika, Skanda (2023-01-19). "Nothing Phone 1 picks up January 2023 patches with Nothing OS 1.1.8". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ^ "Nothing OS 1.5 (powered by Android 13)". Nothing Australia. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
- ^ Chauhan, Vivek (2022-12-16). "Nothing Phone (1) Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 Beta update rolls out: changelog, new features". Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ Porter, Jon (2022-12-15). "Nothing starts opening up its Android 13 beta for the Phone 1". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ Hazarika, Skanda (2022-12-15). "Nothing Phone 1 jumps on the Android 13 bandwagon with Nothing OS 1.5 open beta". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ "Nothing Phone (1) gets second Android 13 beta". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ Cantisano, Timi (2023-01-13). "Nothing OS 1.5 Open Beta 2 arrives with a slew of enhancements". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ Hazarika, Skanda (2023-01-18). "Nothing Phone 1 gets one step closer to receiving stable Android 13 update". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ Hazarika, Skanda (2023-02-16). "Nothing Phone 1 finally gets stable Android 13 — with a month-old security patch". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ "Nothing starts rolling out a stable Android 13 update for the Phone (1)". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ Chauhan, Vivek (2023-02-17). "Nothing Phone 1 Android 13 stable update rollout begins". Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ Johnson, Allison (2023-02-17). "Good for Nothing: Phone 1's stable Android 13 release is starting to arrive". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ "Nothing will reveal more about Nothing OS 1.5 update tomorrow: Here's what we know so far". The Tech Outlook. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ "Upgrade to Nothing OS 1.5. Powered by Android 13". Nothing Australia. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ "Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 now seeding to everyone". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ Jewiss, Connor (2023-02-21). "Nothing OS 1.5 rolls out, bringing Android 13 to Nothing Phone 1". Stuff. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ Henderson, Rik (2023-02-21). "Nothing Phone (1) finally gets full Android 13 rollout with Nothing OS 1.5". Pocket-lint. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ^ Srinivas, Rahul (2023-02-21). "Nothing Phone 1 Gets Android 13-Powered OS 1.5 Update - Here's What It Includes". SlashGear. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ^ "Nothing Phone (1) receives update based on Android 13 : Here's what we know so far". The Tech Outlook. 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- ^ Cantisano, Timi (2023-03-14). "Nothing OS 1.5.3 brings Ear (2) support, February 2023 patches, and more". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ Rasool, Faisal (2023-05-07). "Nothing Phone 1 update delivers new features, system improvements, and bug fixes". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ Kundu, Kishalaya (2023-08-22). "Update: Nothing OS 2.0 for Phone 1 is rolling out now". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ Cantisano, Timi (2023-06-13). "Nothing Phone 1 will get the Nothing OS 2.0 treatment in August". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ a b Hall, Chris (2022-03-22). "This is what Nothing OS looks like and you'll be able to test it yourself in April". Pocket-lint. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
- ^ Vonau, Manuel (2022-06-12). "Nothing Phone 1 review: Premium design meets midrange everything else". Android Police. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
- ^ "What is Nothing OS?". Trusted Reviews. 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
- ^ Hazarika, Skanda (2022-07-20). "Nothing Phone 1 receives Nothing OS 1.1.0 update with July 2022 patches and camera improvements". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2023-02-05.