Nothing has introduced a new update, Nothing OS 2.6, for users of the Nothing Phone (1). This update brings a variety of new features, improvements, and optimizations, including enhancements to game mode and crucial bug fixes. Most notably, it incorporates the July 2024 security patch, ensuring users benefit from the latest security updates.

Here’s a detailed look at what the Nothing OS 2.6 update includes:

Changelog

New Features and Improvements:

• Four New Wallpapers: Users can now personalize their devices with four new wallpapers.
• Wallpaper Studio Update: The update adds support for deleting wallpaper history, allowing for a cleaner and more organized Wallpaper Studio.
• Updated Security Patch: The security patch has been updated to July 2024, providing the latest security enhancements.

Game Mode Enhancements:

• Quick Access to Game Dashboard: During gaming sessions, users can quickly access the Game Dashboard by tapping the left game sidebar.
• Pop-Up View for Incoming Calls: Incoming calls during gameplay can now be displayed in a convenient pop-up view, minimizing interruptions.
• Reject Third-Party App Calls: Users can now reject calls from third-party apps during gameplay.
• One-Tap Callback Feature: After rejecting a regular call, users can now utilize a one-tap callback option.
• Optimized Light Notifications: Light notifications are now enhanced to provide more information during games in landscape mode.
• Block Notifications During Gameplay: Users can block notifications during gameplay to reduce distractions and maintain focus.

Bug Fixes:

• Network Stability Improvements: The quick recovery mechanism for blocked data network connections has been optimized to improve network stability.
• Outgoing Call Issue Fixed: An issue where some carriers are allowed to receive calls but not make outgoing calls has been resolved.
• Lock Screen Display Issue Resolved: A problem causing the Lock Screen display to overlap in certain situations has been fixed.
• Cloned Apps Feature Fix: The issue of some apps not being able to use the Cloned Apps feature properly has been addressed.
• General Bug Fixes: Various other general bug fixes have been included to enhance overall system performance.

This update aims to refine the user experience, enhance gaming capabilities, and ensure improved device security.