Nothing has announced a major Nothing OS update for the Phone (2). The new phone is picking up Android 13-based Nothing OS 2.0.2 with several new features and improvements. It comes about two weeks after the Nothing OS 2.0.1 update.
Nothing OS 2.0.2 brings a host of camera goodies
The latest version of Nothing OS focuses heavily on camera improvements. According to the company’s official release notes, the Phone (2) will now capture better selfies thanks to enhanced photo clarity. The big update also improves the low-light selfies and HDR processing speed of the front camera.
The 50MP dual rear camera setup of the Phone (2) is getting similar photo clarity enhancements in high-resolution mode and low-light environments. Nothing has also improved the stability and contrast of videos and the contrast, Bokeh effect, and clarity of faces in photos when shooting in Portrait Mode. HDR processing of the rear cameras is also getting faster.
Elsewhere, the Nothing OS 2.0.2 update adds a temperature management feature that automatically kills apps if the device gets too hot. For a little bit of uniqueness, the volume controller menu is gaining different icons for each of the company’s audio products. The visuals that appear on the screen when the device runs out of battery have also been refined.
Additionally, Nothing has improved the haptic feedback strength when typing and the occasional sluggish responsiveness of the touchscreen. This update also improves the reliability of cellular networks on the Phone (2). Playing games in HDR should feel smoother too.
The July security patch is part of the package
Along with all of these goodies, the Nothing OS 2.2.2 update for the Phone (2) brings the July 2023 Android security patch. It contains fixes for dozens of critical and high-severity security vulnerabilities. The update also improves the overall system stability and reliability of the device.
Other bug fixes include issues with Dirac Audio and the “double tap to wake” gesture. Nothing says the gesture occasionally misbehaved and became unresponsive for some users. The Phone (2) also had issues with the Google Wallet in cloned apps, and the company has fixed those with the Nothing OS 2.0.2 update.
Last but not least, this update fixes an issue with the Bluetooth Quick Settings tile on the Nothing Phone (2). If you’re using the newly launched transparent phone, navigate to Settings > System > System Update to check for updates. The Phone (1) will get Nothing OS 2.0.2 later this month, though the changelog may vary slightly.
2023-08-05 15:05:50