Nothing Phone (2) gets Nothing OS 2.0.2 update: what’s new, how to install

Published On: August 7, 2023

Highlights

Nothing Phone (2)’s latest software update is labelled as Nothing OS 2.0.2.
The update brings enhanced photo clarity, and improves the image quality in low-light settings.
Nothing Phone (2) is also updated to Google’s July security patch.

Released back in July, the much-hyped Nothing Phone (2) is now receiving its second software update. This comes as an additional update to the camera-focused update that was rolled out around mid-July. The latest software update is labelled as Nothing OS 2.0.2, and it brings improvements to image clarity. The update also brings a feature that can shut down apps when the device reaches its temperature limit.

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Nothing OS 2.0.2 update

The Nothing Phone 2 update offers better contrast, improved bokeh, and optimises the clarity of faces in portrait mode, and also improves the HDR processing speed.
The update optimises the stability and contrast when recording videos from the rear camera.
The update also refines the out-of-battery visual when the device is switched off and added different icons for each of the Nothing audio products to volume control.
A new haptic feedback strength when typing, improved responsiveness of the touchscreen and network reliability for multiple global carriers.
The update also enhances the performance of some games when played in HDR. There is also an overall improvement in system stability.
The phone is also updated to Google’s July security patch.

The issues that are fixed through the update include one that was affecting Googe Wallet’s functioning in cloned apps. It also fixes this issue that causes ‘double tap to wake’ to be unresponsive occasionally, and an issue causing the Bluetooth Quick Setting tile to be unresponsive at times and other general bug fixes.

To update the phone, Nothing Phone (2) users need to head over to Settings > System > System Update.

Nothing Phone (2) specifications

Display: Nothing Phone (2) features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate and Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top.
Processor: The handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor with Adreno GPU.
RAM and storage: Nothing Phone (2) comes in three variants of 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage.
Cameras: The Nothing Phone (2) has a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS and EIS and a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide sensor. For selfies, there’s a 32MP front camera.
Battery: There is a 4,700mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging, and 15W wireless charging support.
Software: Android 13-based Nothing OS 2.0 out-of-the-box.