How-to Guides
Step-by-step guides for Nothing device owners.
Prerequisites & Tools
Essential tools for advanced guides below.
USB Drivers
Essential drivers for USB file transfers and device recognition.
- Google USB Drivers for Windows
- Installation guides: USB | Fastboot
Platform Tools (ADB & Fastboot)
Download Android SDK Platform-Tools:
Windows (winget):
winget install --id=Google.PlatformTools -e
macOS/Linux (Homebrew):
brew install --cask android-platform-tools
General Guides
Tips, tricks, and general guides for everyone.
Manual OTA Updates
Skip step I.(B) if your device is not rooted or has a locked bootloader (stock partitions unmodified). For locked bootloader devices, use the dialer method. For open beta updates, use the Beta Updater Hub app as the dialer code won't work.
- Manual OTA Sideloading Guide by spike0en
Safe Mode
Phone (2a) SE Hidden Feature
- Unlock Hidden Feature by RapidZapper
Essential Key Remapping
Guides for remapping the Essential Key on Phone (3):
| Guide | Author |
|---|---|
| Reddit Guide | acruzjumper, McKeviin, DKmarc & Pealoaf |
| Quick Remap Guide | David_Ign |
| XDA Guide | rwilco12 |
| GitHub Guide | z3phydev |
Dialer Codes
Dialer codes (USSD) that you can dial to access hidden menus and diagnostics.
| Code | Function | Warning |
|---|---|---|
*#06# | Shows IMEI and Serial Number | Safe |
*#07# | Displays SAR levels and regulatory info | Safe |
*#*#569#*#* | Opens Nothing Feedback / Log tool | Safe |
*#*#0#*#* | Hardware test menu (screen, sensors, touch) | Safe |
*#*#9#*#* | Opens Nothing Diagnostics menu | Safe |
*#*#225#*#* | Shows Calendar storage info | Safe |
*#*#426#*#* | Google Play / Firebase diagnostic info | Safe |
*#*#4636#*#* | Testing menu (phone, battery, usage stats, Wi-Fi) | Safe |
*#*#682#*#* | Opens Offline OTA Updater (won't work if Nothing Beta Hub is installed) | Medium |
Advanced Guides
Recommended for power users only. These procedures can brick your device or void warranty if done incorrectly.
Bootloader
| Guide | Link |
|---|---|
| Unlocking Bootloader | Guide |
| Relocking Bootloader | Guide |
Rooting
| Guide | Link |
|---|---|
| Rooting Nothing Phones | Guide |
| Backup Essential Partitions | Guide |
Firmware
| Guide | Link |
|---|---|
| Flashing Stock ROM / Unbricking / Downgrading | Guide |
Play Integrity
| Guide | Link |
|---|---|
| Fix Play Integrity & Root Detection | Wiki |
Aftermarket Development
This section is community-managed and not affiliated with Nothing. Unlocking the bootloader will void your OEM warranty.
Stay updated with custom ROMs, kernels, and development projects.
Device Update Channels (Telegram)
Nothing:
| Device | Channel |
|---|---|
| Phone (1) | Updates |
| Phone (2) | Updates |
| Phone (2a) Series | Updates |
| Phone (3a) Series | Updates |
| Phone (3) | Updates |
| Phone (4a) Series | Updates |
CMF by Nothing:
| Device | Channel |
|---|---|
| Phone (1) | Updates |
| Phone (2) Pro / Phone (3a) Lite | Updates |