Nothing has launched the Nothing OS V3.0-250218-1552 update for the Nothing Phone (1), introducing the new Circle to Search feature. Users can activate this feature via Settings under Special features and Gestures. For those using 3-button navigation, it can be accessed by long-pressing the home button, while gesture-based users should long-press the navigation bar. The update also adds power-off password verification to enhance security, new wallpapers, and several general improvements including faster Settings response, optimized Quick Settings speed in landscape mode, enhanced WiFi, Bluetooth, system stability, and includes the February security patch.
The Nothing OS V3.0-250218-1552 update has been rolled out for the Nothing Phone (1), introducing the new Circle to Search feature. To enable this feature after the update, navigate to the Nothing Phone (1)’s Settings > Special features > Gestures > Navigation mode > Circle to Search menu.
If you’re utilizing the 3-button navigation system on your Nothing Phone (1), you can access the Circle to Search feature by long-pressing the home button. For those using gesture-based navigation, you will need to long-press the navigation bar instead.
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To find out more about the Nothing OS V3.0-250218-1552 update, check the changelog below.
New features
- Circle to Search is now available.
- Introduced power-off password verification to prevent immediate shutdown in case your phone is lost. Path: Search ‘Power off verify’ in Settings.
- New wallpapers have been added.
General improvements
- Enhanced the responsiveness of Settings.
- Optimized the pull-down speed of Quick Settings in landscape mode.
- Improved stability for WiFi, Bluetooth, and the overall system.
- Updated to the February security patch.
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