What you need to know
- The stable Android 15 update for the CMF Phone 1 is now available, weighing in at 1.44GB.
- The update brings new widgets, customizable lock screens, a revamped app drawer, improved quick settings, and Google’s search circle to the CMF Phone 1.
- The Nothing Phone (1) also gets the update, but it lacks the Circle to Search feature, unlike newer models.
Nothing has been quick about the rollout of Android 15 to its line of budget phones recently, including the Nothing Phone 2 and Phone (2a) Plus. Now it’s going even further with the release of Nothing OS 3.0 for the CMF Phone 1 and Nothing Phone (1).
About a month ago, the company launched beta testing of the Android 15 update on the CMF Phone 1, and the stable version is now available for everyone. It’s about 1.44 GB, and you can get it by going to your phone’s Settings menu, then going to “Download and Install” under “System Update.”
However, the update is being rolled out in stages, so it reaches users gradually.
As mentioned in the Nothing community jobThe CMF Phone 1 update brings many new features, such as new widgets, customizable lock screen options, a revamped app drawer, and an improved quick settings menu.
Plus, it adds Google Circle to search and all the other goodies you’ve come to expect from Nothing OS 3.
Early feedback on the Nothing Phone update (1) shows that it works fine, but there is a downside: the Circle to Search feature, available on newer models, is missing here, as pointed out 9to5Google.
The phone’s latest update (1) likely marks its last major software update. Despite this, Nothing is unlikely to deliver on its promise of at least another year of security patches to protect the device against new threats.
On the other hand, since the CMF Phone 1 launched with Android 14, it’s fair to expect at least one more major OS update down the line.
Although Nothing doesn’t show that it takes timely updates seriously even for its budget phones, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series is still waiting for the One UI 7 update.
To be fair, Samsung has built a solid reputation for releasing updates on time, so this delay with One UI 7 could just be because they are taking extra precautions to fix bugs before the stable release. does not reach his devices.
CMF has established itself as a strong budget contender with the Phone 1. It offers excellent performance, a solid camera, a vibrant AMOLED display, and a three-year update promise. Its unique design stands out, although the lack of NFC may be a drawback for some.
