After the recent launch of the Nothing OS 2.5.5 update for the Nothing Phone (2a), the brand has now initiated the rollout of the same update for the Phone (2). Users of the device have been eagerly anticipating this update, hopeful that it will address various issues that have emerged on the Phone (2) recently. Let's delve into the details of what this update entails.
The update, sized at 206MB, introduces ChatGPT integration and widgets. Scheduled for late April, this update will extend system-level ChatGPT access, enabling functions like screenshot sharing and the inclusion of Nothing-themed widgets. Moreover, it addresses multiple bugs, incorporates Ultra XDR for the camera, introduces an HDR switch within Photo and Portrait Modes, integrates a RAM Booster, and adds Recorder and Battery Widgets. For a comprehensive overview of the changes, refer to the complete changelog provided below.
Nothing Phone (2) Nothing OS 2.5.5 Update Changelog
ChatGPT Integration
The latest ChatGPT version from the Play Store offers the following features:
- A new gesture option in Nothing X to initiate voice conversations with ChatGPT for Nothing Ear & Nothing Ear (a).
- Newly introduced ChatGPT widgets to launch ChatGPT in various modes directly from your home screen for enhanced accessibility.
- A button on the screenshot and clipboard pop-up for seamless content pasting into a new ChatGPT conversation.
Additional Features
- The camera now supports Ultra XDR. Access this feature via Camera settings > Ultra XDR.
- Photo and Portrait Modes in the camera app now feature an HDR switch, toggled through the settings at the top.
- Added the RAM Booster feature, accessible through Settings > System > RAM Booster.
- Included a Ring Mode option in Quick Settings for simplified sound management.
- Introduced a new Recorder widget for convenient on-the-go audio recording.
- Implemented a new Battery widget for improved power usage monitoring.
- Added Glyph Interface Debug Mode to developer options.
Improvements and Bug Fixes
- Enhanced system stability, NFC functionality, and Wi-Fi connection stability.
- Optimized animations for smoother app and widget openings.
- Improved response speed when configuring Bluetooth in Quick Settings.
- Refined volume settings for a more intuitive user experience.
- Enhanced album cover display clarity in the Music Player widget.
- Addressed various issues, such as flickering during app launches from Quick Settings on the lock screen and on the AOD interface.
- Resolved multiple bugs, including those related to SIM card switching with enabled Data during call feature, lock screen widget disappearance post-screen share, abnormal lock screen wallpaper display interruptions, and display inaccuracies with Bluetooth connectivity to a watch.
- Rectified issues like frequent refreshing and flickering during Wi-Fi configuration in the Quick Settings widget.
The update will be rolled out gradually, potentially causing delays in receiving the OTA notification for some users. To check for the update's availability or if you haven't received the notification yet, navigate to Settings > System > System update.
