It starts to arrive at the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite la update Nothing OS V3.5-251212-1008 And it brings a feature many users have been waiting for. Beyond the usual improvements, it deactivates Lock Glimpse by default, even if it was active before. After weeks of criticism for features perceived as intrusive, Nothing seems to be making a move and returning to that clean software philosophy it promised so much.
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🏞️ Lock Glimpse is now disabled by default. After updating, it will also be disabled if it was previously enabled.
⚙️ The overall stability of the system has been improved and some known issues have been fixed.
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Please note that your device may consume more power and become warmer during installation. Performance will return to normal once the update is complete. You can provide feedback and report any errors on your device: Settings > System > Comments. For reference only, firmware rollouts are usually done in stages.
Lock Glimpse and the bloatware debate
Weeks ago it emerged The controversy arose because Lock Glimpse and other features were considered to be approaching the concept of bloatware. by displaying recommended content on the lock screen. This clashed with the philosophy that Nothing had championed of maintaining a clean system without invasive additions.
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This update represents a course correction, a small step backwards by Nothing. Disable Lock Glimpse by default and even revert this state if it was previously enabled It sends a clear message: Nothing listens to the community and wants to avoid confusion around privacy and user experience.
Although the update is small in content, it's big in meaning. Nothing seems to want to avoid the label of a manufacturer that introduces intrusive features and is reinforcing its commitment to a more respectful experience. I recommend updating as soon as it's available.
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