Nothing Phone (2a) gets Nothing OS 2.6 update with new features & bug fixes

Earlier this week, the Noting OS 2.6 update arrived on the Nothing Phone (2). Now, the brand has started pushing the update for the Phone (2a) as well. The main focus of this update is resolving multiple issues, while also adding some new features and improving the game mode.

Nothing OS 2.6 update changelog for Phone (2a)

New features & improvements

• New support for CMF Watch battery level display in the Quick Settings Bluetooth tile.
• Added a new swipable Date Widget.

Game Mode enhancements

• Tap the left sidebar for quick access to the Game Dashboard during games.
• Incoming calls during games can now be displayed in a pop-up.
• Added support to reject third-party app calls during gameplay.
• Support for one-tap callback after rejecting a call.
• Optimised light notifications to show more information during games.
• Support for blocking notifications during gameplay to reduce distractions.

Bug Fixes

• Resolved an issue affecting voice and call recording in WhatsApp.
• Fixed an issue causing the Atmosphere wallpaper effect to disappear in certain scenarios.
• Resolved an issue causing overlapping of the Lock Screen display in certain scenarios.
• Fixed an issue causing photo previews to display incorrectly when taken in landscape while the device was locked.
• Improved Portrait Mode in the camera to avoid incorrect blurring.
• Optimised camera stability.
• Other general bug fixes and experience improvements.

Like most firmware rollouts, the Nothing OS 2.6 update is being deployed in stages. Users who have not yet received the OTA notification can manually check for the update by going to Settings > System > System Update.