The Nothing OS 1.1.7 upgrade has begun rolling out to Nothing Phone 1 customers. With this update, the AirPods' battery percentages may now be shown. The functionality is still in its experimental stage, and some users have noted that it occasionally doesn't function as planned. This most recent Nothing OS version also contains the November 2022 Android security patch in addition to bug fixes and other small enhancements. Nothing implies that this upgrade will make the OS more fluid overall and less stuttery. Additionally, it is said to enhance the audio quality of videos that are recorded from a mobile device.
The November 2022 Android security patch is included in the Nothing OS 1.1.7 upgrade that has begun trickling out to the Nothing Phone 1. The business has noted in the update's changelog that it brings functionality for displaying the Apple AirPods' battery percentages. Additionally, it is programmed to increase the smartphone battery status's accuracy.
Carl Pie, the CEO of Nothing, used Twitter to solicit opinions on this most recent upgrade. Users have reported issues with the newly added battery status capabilities, which have received a mixed response.
The most recent Nothing OS update also brings smoother performance and less stutter. Additionally, it is said that the audio quality of films being recorded has been enhanced. A problem that prevented WhatsApp notifications from replying in the lockscreen has also been fixed, in addition to basic bug fixes.
To better balance performance and handset temperatures, the thermal threshold has been modified. The update for Nothing OS 1.1.7 is 79.72MB big. This version is being distributed to users via an over-the-air (OTA) update. By going to Settings > System > System updates, they can also manually install it.
Pie recently hinted that the Nothing OS 1.5.0 beta, which is based on Android 13, will be released shortly. The launch date of the Nothing OS 1.5.0 open beta programme has not yet been announced, although it is anticipated to happen around the end of the year. Early in 2023, the stable Nothing Phone 1 Android 13 update is anticipated to be released.
update. By heading to Settings > System > System updates, they may also manually install it.