None Phone (1) | Image credit: PhoneArena
After updating phone (2), Telephone (2a), f Phone (2a) Plus to Nothing OS 3.0 is based on Android 15, there is now nothing to extend the software upgrade availability to two more smartphones, No phone (1) and CMF phone 1.
The firmware rollout for both devices has already begun and should be visible to more users in the coming days. To check for update, go to Settings / System / Software Updates.
Along with the usual new features and improvements that Android 15 Enter into the mix, nothing adds its own changes. Most of them are visual changes, but some AI-related improvements are included as well, along with a few system-level tweaks.
The phones share the same changelog, so what’s listed below will come to both No Phone (1) and CMF Phone 1 regardless of region. However, here’s what you should get with the update if you own either device:
Common needs
- Use the tools to connect with friends and family. See someone else’s widgets displayed on your home screen and interact with each other through interactions. A new way to stay connected.
Screen lock
- A new lock screen customization page has been introduced. You can access by long pressing on the lock screen or via the personalization page.
- Choose from a range of new watch face styles.
- Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.
New app drawer style
- AI-powered Smart Drawer has been added to automatically categorize your apps into folders, keeping your app drawer organized and making apps easier to find.
- You can now pin your favorite apps to the top of the app drawer for quick access to your favorite apps.
Improved popup display
- Drag the pop-up view to any position on the screen, for easy multitasking.
- You can easily resize the popup view by dragging the bottom corners.
- Pin the pop-up view to the edge of the screen for quick access.
Swipe down for incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. It allows you to quickly view information without leaving your current application. Enable via Settings > Special Features > Pop-up display.Elevated design
- Redesigned quick settings and improved editing experience. It allows you to easily customize your shortcuts as per your preferences.
- Redesigned widget library. Choose your favorite Nothing Widgets or swipe left to browse third-party widgets.
- Improved settings with updated UI images. Network, Internet, and Bluetooth options now display the current connection.
- New dot animation for fingerprint unlocking and charging.
Other improvements
- Let AI learn your usage habits and prioritize your frequently used apps. It intelligently keeps them active longer for a smoother and more efficient experience.
- Added support for the autoarchive function. Automatically frees up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
- New partial screen sharing, so you can record just the app window instead of the entire screen.
- The setup wizard has been updated to version 3.0 for a smoother introduction.
- Enable predictive background animation for apps you’ve subscribed to.
CMF Phone 1 | Image credit: PhoneArena
As far as shared tools go, at the moment they are only supported between Nothing hardware. Additionally, nothing has been announced that only (square) photo widgets can be shared, although the company hopes to quickly add support for other UI elements. Keep in mind that during the update, the system will be optimized in the background, so your phone may experience temporary overheating and increased power consumption. This is normal and the temperature should return to normal after the upgrade is complete.
With these two updates already rolled out, this is Nothing’s finale Android 15 Presentation of the roadmap. Chinese company It announced late last year that five devices would receive Nothing OS 3.0 based on it Android 15 Update: No Phone(2), No Phone(2a), No Phone(2a) Plus, No Phone(1), and CMF1 phone.
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