A few weeks ago the Phone 3a and 3a Pro were released with Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15 out of the box, and now the company has started pushing Nothing OS 3.1 firmware for both new smartphones. The latest software update brings some brand new features for the Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro devices.
Nothing Phone 3a series Nothing OS 3.1 update details
The update comes with software version number Nothing OS V3.1-250320-2319. The update allows Essential Key to work in the camera. Along with the new feature, it also comes with some new camera functions and enhancements, which are detailed in the changelog you can see below.
Nothing OS 3.1 Changelog for 3a and 3a Pro
New Feature
- Essential Key now works in camera: capture real-world content directly with a short press to add notes or long press for voice input.
Camera Enhancements
- More intuitive camera zoom interaction.
- Corrected the reddish skin tone issue in front-facing camera selfies.
- Enhanced white balance in rear camera indoor scenes.
- Better clarity and tone when capturing portraits in backlight conditions.
- Improved focusing accuracy at 2x focal length.
- Faster overall camera performance and responsiveness.
Other Improvements
- Optimized Essential Space experience and performance.
- Improved AOD (Always-On Display) transition animations.
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Apart from these new changes, the update also includes more system-related improvements to offer smooth user experiences. These updates can make your devices faster and more secure, so you should install them as soon as possible.
Users can manually check for the update; if the notification does not appear, go to Settings and then tap on System Update. These improvement updates are released in batches, so they will not be available on all units simultaneously. You should wait a few hours if the update is not showing on your device.
