The update to Nothing OS 4.0 It's already arriving at Nothing Phone (2a) Plus with the version B4.0-251120-1812, And it comes with a lot of features. It's one of those versions that aims to improve everything a little: more functions, design tweaks, internal improvements, and an overall feeling of greater fluidity thanks to the jump to Android 16. A major update that directly aims to refine the daily experience.
New features
🕶️ Option to hide apps from the home screen or app drawer.
🔍 Configure the search scope within the app drawer.
📏 More sizes available for Weather, Pedometer, and Usage Time widgets.
↔️ 2x2 size compatibility for most Quick Settings tiles.
🟢 Pop-up view now allows two floating icons to switch between apps.
⚡ App optimization after the update to speed up startup times.
Essential Innovations
🛝 Playground (Alpha) It launches as a new space where the community can share creations such as camera presets or equalization profiles. A curious concept that, if it evolves, could further differentiate Nothing from other brands.
🪀 Essential Apps (Alpha) is also available. Small, experimental apps with a creative approach supported by AI, following the identity that Nothing has been reinforcing since its first model.
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Visual improvements
🌠 Nothing app icon redesign.
📶 Updated status bar icons for clearer reading.
⏱️ Two new clock styles for the lock screen.
🌑 New “extra dark” mode for those looking for a much more contrasted and discreet style.
Glyph Interface
🤫 New option to decide whether Flip to Glyph activates Silence or Vibration.
💡 Glyph Progress adopts Android 16's Live Update notifications, improving compatibility with third-party apps.
Camera
🎛️ Updated preset list with the latest styles.
🎨 Filters with intensity adjustment and new “Stretch” styles.
🎞️ Motion Photos with longer recordings and audio.
🖼️ New watermarks and artistic frames.
📱 Refreshed camera interface with smoother interactions.
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Overall, this version of Nothing OS 4.0 for the 2a Plus reinforces the feeling that the device still has room to grow. It doesn't introduce any groundbreaking changes, but it does a series of improvements that make the experience more completeMore customization, a more versatile camera, and an ecosystem that's starting to expand with Playground and Essential Apps.
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