Nothing Phone 1 gets Nothing OS 1.5 update based on Android 13: how to download

Nothing Phone 1, the first smartphone from the British startup led by Carl Pei, receives its first major update to the Android operating system. The company has announced the rollout of Nothing OS 1.5 to the handset which brings several optimizations and some custom features introduced by Google as well as the smartphone maker. Users will be able to access lock screen shortcut customizations, more Glyph ringtones and notification sounds, and new Material You color schemes with the latest update.

The upgrade to Nothing OS 1.5 was announced by the company on its website along with details of all the significant changes and additions to the lightly customized version of Android 13. It should be noted that while some users have started Upon receiving the update last week, the company finally confirmed that it is now rolling out the update for all users. A Gadgets 360 staff member was able to confirm that the update had rolled out to their handset.

According to the company, the Nothing OS 1.5 update will add a new Nothing Weather app. it will also update the built-in camera app interface. Meanwhile, the update is also supposed to speed up app loading by up to 50%. The Nothing Phone 1 also gets a new “self-healing” feature that’s supposed to clear unused cache and expired system dumps to keep the phone running smoothly.

Customization options have also been improved on Nothing OS 1.5, and users will have access to a new Glyph sound pack with additional ringtones and notification sounds. They can also access new Material You color schemes based on wallpapers. The update also adds support for customizing lock screen shortcuts.

Nothing has also updated the network quick settings toggle to allow users to easily switch between data connectivity on two SIM cards. Meanwhile, the company has integrated support for scanning QR codes into the built-in camera app as well as a shortcut in the Quick Settings panel.

Meanwhile, Nothing Phone 1 owners can also set different languages ​​for different apps, choose individual photos to share with apps, and receive clipboard access alerts. These are all features first introduced on Android 13. They will also have access to revamped media controls with larger album art and more music controls, while media and notification volumes can now be controlled individually, even when the phone is locked.