Nothing has launched the Phone (2a) in the first week of March, and it is now available for purchase in India as of today. Despite being newly released, the Phone (2a) has already received its initial software update.
Nothing OS 2.5.3 Update for Phone (2a)
According to a recent post on X/Twitter, Nothing has commenced the rollout of the Nothing OS 2.5.3 update for the Phone (2a). This update introduces various enhancements to the camera, overall device performance, and introduces new widgets.
The latest update, Nothing OS 2.5.3 for Phone (2a), integrates support for Ultra XDR on the camera, along with improvements to the camera app's functionality, HDR processing, and color saturation. Additionally, enhancements have been made to the front-facing camera's image clarity.
Enhancements and Features
Users can anticipate improvements in UI elements across the system, including better background app performance. The update also introduces a new Recorder widget for discreet call recording, as well as widgets for the camera and battery functionalities.
Changelog Highlights
Here are some key highlights from the changelog of Nothing Phone (2a)'s Nothing OS 2.5.3 update:
General Improvements
- New ringtones
- A new Recorder widget
- Enhanced touch feedback with three levels of haptic
- Improved wallpaper user experience
- Smoother app launch animations
- Optimized UI issues and touch screen experience
Camera Enhancements
The update also focuses on camera improvements, such as a new shortcut widget for the Camera app, support for Ultra HDR features, enhanced Raw HDR photography effects, and improved overall camera app performance.
Bug Fixes
Various bug fixes have been implemented, addressing issues like Pedometer widget resets, app icon display problems, fingerprint unlock responsiveness, black screen occurrences on the lock screen interface, and overall system stability optimizations.
The Nothing OS 2.5.3 update for Phone (2a) is sized at 535MB. If you own the device, you can access this update via Settings > System > Software Update.