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Circle to Search is now available in Nothing OS 3.0. How do I activate it?

Funcionamiento del "Circle to search" de Google Android en NothingOS

Nothing has confirmed that the feature Circle to Search It's now available in Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15 for the devices Phone (2), Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus, after having passed the additional tests.

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🧐 How to use Circle to Search?

It is now possible to perform a search from any text, image, or video on screen with the following gestures, depending on the navigation method:

  • 3-button navigation: Press and hold the home button.
  • Gesture navigation: Press and hold the navigation bar. (Make sure the bar is not hidden).

⚙️ Circle to Search Settings

To activate this feature, follow these steps:

Settings > Special features > Gestures > Navigation mode > Circle to Search

🔎 Things you should know

To ensure compatibility, your device must be updated to the latest version of Nothing OS 3.0. The corresponding build number is:

  • Phone (2): Pong-V3.0-241207-0124
  • Phone (2a): Pacman-V3.0-241210-2057
  • Phone (2a) Plus: PacmanPro-V3.0-241126-1448 (Beta build)

To check your device's build number:

Settings > About phone > Software information (touch the phone image) > Compilation number

ℹ️ Can't find the function?

If you are unable to enable Circle to Search, proof restart device and check the settings again.

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