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)
 Logo used since 2022 | |
| 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
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
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
| 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) |