Nothing Phone (1) Gets Android 14 Beta 3 Update: Here’s How to Install It

In a bid to enhance the user experience and provide a taste of the latest Android version, Nothing, the London-based company, released the Android 14 Beta update for its flagship device, the Nothing Phone (1), back in May. Now, the company has taken another step forward by announcing the second phase of the Nothing Phone (1) Android 14 developer preview program. This update offers users the opportunity to upgrade their Nothing Phone (1) to Android 14 Beta 3, the latest version of the upcoming operating system.

What's New in Android 14 Beta 3

The Android 14 Beta 3 update brings a host of exciting new features and improvements to Nothing Phone (1). One of the notable enhancements is the inclusion of new pre-installed apps, such as Nothing Weather and Recorder, which further enrich the user experience. Additionally, users will have access to new widgets that add versatility and functionality to their device.

How to Download and Apply the Android 14 Beta 3 Update

For users eager to explore Android 14 Beta 3 on their Nothing Phone (1), here are the steps to download and apply the update package:

1. Download the Android 14 Beta 3 update package specifically meant for Nothing Phone (1).
2. Use the File Manager app to create a new folder named "ota" in the internal storage directory of the device.
3. Copy the downloaded update package into the newly created "ota" folder.
4. Dial the code ##682## using the Phone app to open the local update tool.
5. Select the downloaded Android 14 Beta 3 firmware from the drop-down list that appears. If the file is not visible under the "ota" folder, click on the Reload button or use the browse button to locate the update package.
6. Click on "Directly apply OTA from selection" to initiate the update process.
7. After the update is completed, remember to reboot your device.

Known Issues with Android 14 Beta 3

While the Android 14 Beta 3 update brings exciting features, users should also be aware of some issues they might encounter. These include:

1. Inability to register fingerprints.
2. Unavailability of features like face unlock, Glyph, and battery sharing.
3. Portrait mode and slow-motion features in the camera apps will not be accessible.
4. Nothing Weather and Nothing X apps will not come pre-installed on the Android 14 Beta 3 build.

The Road Ahead

Looking forward, Nothing has confirmed that they plan to release the NothingOS 2.0 update for Nothing Phone (1) by the end of August.

This reaffirmation was made in their latest social media post, indicating that exciting developments lie ahead for Nothing Phone (1) users.

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