Latest Nothing OS 3.0 Patch Fixes Delayed Notifications on Nothing Phone 2

A new Nothing OS 3.0 update 2 just rolled out for the Phone 2, and possibly soon for the Phone 2a, featuring a bunch of critical bug fixes. The new software update comes in a small package of 60 MB in size with build Nothing OS V3.0-241226-2001. The changelog is listed below, also download OTA.
The much-anticipated stable Nothing OS 3.0 finally rolled out last month. Following the successful completion of the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta Programs for the Phone 2 and Phone 2a, the company has officially rolled out the stable Android 15 firmware update for these devices.
The full changelog and feature list remains the same from the Open Beta 1 as all the features have already been implemented in the beta program. The Nothing OS 3.0 brings redesign across the system including Homescreen, Lockscreen, Quick Settings, new Smart Drawers, and most of all Android 15 and all of its features.
However, the last update has some bugs which needed immediate attention. Today, Nothing Tech released a hotfix OTA for stable Nothing OS 3.0.
The new update fixed compatibility with certain smartwatches. Improved the usages of in-app back gesture for certain scenarios where it would be difficult to use the navigation gesture. Most importantly, it fixed the delayed notifications for Nothing OS 3.0!

New Nothing OS 3.0 Hotfix Patch Notes
- Fixed compatibility with certain smartwatches.
- Smoothed use of in-app back gesture for certain scenarios.
- Ensured app archiving works in specific situations.
- Improved delayed notifications in certain apps.
Full changelog of stable NOS 3.0 listed below:
- Android 15
- Shared Widgets
- 🔮 Use widgets to link up with friends and family. See another person’s widgets displayed on your home screen and interact with each other through reactions. A new way to stay connected.
- Shared Widgets are currently only supported between Nothing devices. And only Photo Widgets (square) can be shared. We are rapidly developing support for other widgets, so stay tuned!
- Notes: As Shared Widgets are in beta, you might encounter some issues. We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance your experience.
- Lock screen
- 🔒 Introduced new lock screen customisation page. Access by long-pressing the lock screen or via the Customisation page.
- 🕰 Choose from a range of new Clock face styles.
- 🖼 Expanded widget space, allowing you to place more widgets on your lock screen.
- New app drawer style
- 🤖 Added AI-powered Smart Drawer to automatically categorise your apps into folders, keeping your app drawer organised and making apps easy to find.
- 📌 Now you can pin your favourite apps to the top of the app drawer for quick access to your favourite apps.
- Enhanced pop-up view
- 📱 Drag the pop-up view to any position on the screen, for convenient multitasking.
- 📐 Easily resize the pop-up view by dragging the bottom corners.
- 📍 Pin the pop-up view on the screen edge, for speedy access.
- 🔔 Swipe down incoming notifications to enter the pop-up view. Allows you to quickly view information without leaving your current app. Enable via Settings > Special features > Pop-up view.
- Elevated design
- 🧩 Redesigned Quick Settings, and an optimised editing experience. Allows you to effortlessly tailor your shortcuts to your preferences.
- 🖼 Redesigned widget library. Choose your favourite Nothing Widgets or swipe left to browse third-party widgets.
- 🎨 Enhanced Settings with updated UI visuals. Network & Internet and Bluetooth options now display current connection.
- 👆 New Dot animation for fingerprint unlocking and charging.
- Other improvements
- 🤖 Allow AI to learn your usage habits and prioritise your frequently used apps. Keeps them active for longer intelligently for a smoother and more efficient experience.
- 🔋 Improved the lock screen charging status display to help you easily know the charging speed at a glance.
- 🗃 Added support for auto-archive function. Automatically frees up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
- 🖥 New partial screen sharing, so you can record just an app window rather than the entire screen.
- 🚀 Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for a smoother introduction.
- ⬅️ Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.
- 🛡 Update Security Patch to December.
Download Nothing OS 3.0 HotFix Update for Phone 2
Here is the full stock firmware or full OTA update zip for Nothing OS 3.0 build for Nothing Phone 2. This is the third update with the same NOS build.
- Nothing OS V3.0-241226-2001 for Phone 2
- Incremental OTA from NOS 2.6 | Coming soon…
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