[Download] Nothing OS 2.5.3 OTA update goes live for Nothing Phone 2

Nothing Phone 2 has officially received the newest Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5.3 update. This update comes with the new April 2024 Security Patch.

Further, the update also brings in many new AI features from the newly released Nothing Phone 2a and the Recorder widget with discreet call recording. This feature will allow you to record calls without the other person knowing that they are being recorded.

This feature was widely demanded by the Nothing community. Carl Pei confirmed it in his tweets that this feature will be rolled out for all Nothing devices across the globe. However, certain restrictions are expected in countries like the United States.

Changelog for the new Nothing OS 2.5.3 OTA update

The new Nothing OS 2.5.3 OTA update will transition you to Android 14, making it the most significant update since the Nothing OS 2.0. Full of new features and improvements to improve your experience, here are the changes you will get in this update –

• Added the option for the Nothing Icon Pack to get applied to the Home Screen to improve accessibility in the App Drawer
• You’ll be able to scroll through the pages on the Home Screen while holding the app icons for a much more intuitive experience while organizing icons
• Updated to April 2024 Security Patch

Download Nothing OS 2.5.3 (Incremental OTA)

Check the update manually

• Head over to Settings -> About Phone -> Software Info to confirm that your system has been updated to the newest version
• If it isn’t, you should head over to Settings -> System -> System Update and check for update
• Now, download the newest software update package

How to install Nothing OS update for your Nothing Phone 2 (Manual method)

Here are the steps to follow to install Nothing OS 2.5.3 OTA for Nothing Phone 2 –

• Head over to Settings -> About Phone -> Software Info for confirming that your system is updated to the newest version
• If it isn’t, you should head over to Settings -> System -> System Update for checking for updates
• Download the newest software update package
• Create a new folder named “ota” at the root of the internal storage
• After that, copy the OTA update zip file to that folder
• Now, you should open the phone app and then dial *#*#682#*#*

• The local update tool will launch now

• In the drop-down list that pops up, you need to select the update package that you just copied
• After that, you should tap the “Directly Apply OTA from Selection” to start the update
• Reboot your Nothing Phone 2 once the update is complete
• That’s it, your device is now running Nothing OS 2.5.3 firmware

We hope now you know more about Nothing releasing the Nothing OS 2.5.3 update for Nothing Phone 2. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to mention them in the comments section.