Nothing Phone (2) gets Nothing OS 2.5.3 update: brings April 2024 patch, improved Bluetooth connectivity, and more

Published On: April 3, 2024

Highlights

Nothing has announced that it is releasing a new update for Phone (2) users.
The Nothing OS 2.5.3 brings the latest security patch and some improvements.
It also addresses a problem with Bluetooth connections in-car media players.

The Nothing Phone (2a) has been receiving a lot of focus since it was released, with three updates coming out in just one month. However, the smartphone brand is now rolling out the Nothing OS 2.5.3 update for the Phone (2). This new update is scheduled to roll out sometime this week, and it will bring the latest Android security patch, introduce a new feature for icon packs, and more. Here are the details of the new Nothing OS 2.5.3 update for the Nothing Phone (2).

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Nothing OS 2.5.3 update details

Via X (formerly Twitter), Nothing posted about the rollout of Nothing OS 2.5.3 for the Phone 2. The update, which is 64.58 MB in size, brings some performance enhancements, introduces a new feature, and includes the April security patch for Android. Here’s the changelog:

Introduced an option to apply the Nothing Icon Pack exclusively to the home screen, making it easier to access in the App Drawer.
Enhanced icon arrangement on the Home Screen, allowing users to scroll through pages while holding app icons.
Fixed a problem with connecting to car Bluetooth media players.
Streamlined animations in specific situations for smoother transitions.
Updated the Android Security Patch to April 2024.
Enhanced system stability to improve overall performance.

As per reports, it appears that many users are not excited about the new update. While the last update in late January fixed some problems, users still wanted more improvements, especially with the camera quality and overall performance.

Unfortunately, this new update doesn’t seem to address these issues. Some of the top requests from users in the comments were for features like a ring mode tile and a recorder widget, both of which have already been added to the Nothing Phone (2a).

Nothing Phone (2) specifications

The Nothing Phone (2) features a 6.7-inch OLED 120Hz display and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. It also includes HDR10+ support, Gorilla Glass protection, and a punch-hole cutout for the front camera.

The Nothing Phone (2) is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and comes in three storage configurations – 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM with 512GB storage.

On the rear, there’s a 50MP OIS main camera (Sony IMX890 sensor) and a 50MP ultrawide camera (Samsung JN1 sensor). For selfies, there’s a 32MP front camera. It packs a 4,700mAh battery, which supports 45W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging.