Nothing Phone (2) gets Nothing OS 2.0.4 update with new photo widget, hide apps and more

Highlights
  • The Nothing OS 2.0.4 update to the Phone (2) weighs around 88MB in size.
  • The update adds the option to hide app icons in the app drawer, a new Photo widget, and an October security patch.
  • Nothing says the rollout of the update will be staggered.

Nothing Phone (2) is the brand’s flagship offering, which ships with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC. The handset is now receiving a new software update with the build number Nothing OS 2.0.4 and this is rolling out globally to all customers. This comes after the brand rolled out the OS 2.0.3 update in September. The latest update brings a new Nothing widget, which allows you to see your favourite snaps on your home screen.

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Nothing OS 2.0.4 update

  • The Nothing OS 2.0.4 update to the Phone (2) weighs around 88MB in size.
  • This updates the widgets library interface to display Nothing widgets in categories.
  • Added the option to hide app icons in the app drawer. Customers can simply swipe right in the app drawer to reveal the hidden app icons.
  • The OS 2.0.4 update brings processing improvements for scenes with bright back-lighting.
  • This also improves zoom consistency between previewed footage and captured footage.
  • The speaker volume has also been improved for specific situations and the sound has been optimised when simultaneously connecting to a smartwatch and earbuds via Bluetooth.
  • The Nothing OS 2.0.4 brings Google October Security Patch.
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Nothing says the update rollouts are usually staggered. What this means is that not all users will get the update simultaneously. This will allow the company to monitor for any issues and ensure a smooth and stable deployment. You can still check for the update by heading to Settings > System > System update > Download and Install.

Nothing Phone (2) specifications

Here’s a quick recall of the specifications.

  • Display: 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 1600 nits of peak pixel brightness, HDR10+, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top.
  • Camera: 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS and EIS and a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide sensor. For selfies, there’s a 32MP front camera.
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor.
  • RAM and storage: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage.
  • Battery: 4,700mAh battery, 45W wired fast charging, and 15W wireless charging support.
  • Software: Android 13-based Nothing OS 2.0 out-of-the-box.