Nothing Phone (3a) series

[Shinobimaru]

I updated my phone this morning too.
5 min ago I tried to use Google Wallet to pay using credit card, it failed.
When I checked the Google Wallet, all my credit cards which I added previously were all gone!

So please check your Wallet after your update.


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Mine not affected, everything as per normal.

 

[kashix]

I updated my phone this morning too.
5 min ago I tried to use Google Wallet to pay using credit card, it failed.
When I checked the Google Wallet, all my credit cards which I added previously were all gone!

So please check your Wallet after your update.


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I added my card only after the update, no problem, just paid at NTUC using cc via wallet

 

[raintr33]

Mine not affected, everything as per normal.

Guess I was the unlucky one :-(
Was standing at the Yoshinoya counter and kept trying to pay for several times until I gave up when I see people queuing behind me.

But other than this unfortunate incident, I am throroughly enjoying the 3a Pro. But I now realized how many of the apps still does not offer dark mode. Didn't realized my previous Xiaomi 13T was helping to force dark mode on many apps. But today I found there is a Color Inversion shorcut which can forced a "dark mode", so that's my workaround for now.

 

[Shutterbox]

Guess I was the unlucky one :-(
Was standing at the Yoshinoya counter and kept trying to pay for several times until I gave up when I see people queuing behind me.

But other than this unfortunate incident, I am throroughly enjoying the 3a Pro. But I now realized how many of the apps still does not offer dark mode. Didn't realized my previous Xiaomi 13T was helping to force dark mode on many apps. But today I found there is a Color Inversion shorcut which can forced a "dark mode", so that's my workaround for now.

Did u compare photograph quality between the 3A pro n 13T?

 

[raintr33]

Did u compare photograph quality between the 3A pro n 13T?

I am not a avid photographer but it's probably unfair to compare 3a Pro to 13T since 13T is not for camera and the 3a Pro night shoots definitely win over 13T.

And 3aP feels lighter than 13T, likely due to the design & weight distribution.



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[raintr33]

3a owners fed up with the limitations of the Essential Space and potential subscription based model for the ES, have managed to remap the ES key.

https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/s/U3sPqBrXkS

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[radzkal]

hands on with the phone camera at challenger vivo but why does the post processing add so much shawdow-y effect? so odd... love the design but that was a total turn off

 

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[Shutterbox]

hands on with the phone camera at challenger vivo but why does the post processing add so much shawdow-y effect? so odd... love the design but that was a total turn off

Tried at challenger

1. Phone is really wide to hold with one hand
2. Each time take a picture, it's taking sometime to save it. Dunno why

 

[KeYoKe]

Tried at challenger

1. Phone is really wide to hold with one hand
2. Each time take a picture, it's taking sometime to save it. Dunno why

ufs 2.2

no choice...

 

[dappercivility]

For the price, I find the 3a Pro very value for money. The quality, smoothness of the software. I think it's really well made.

 

[dappercivility]

Tried at challenger

1. Phone is really wide to hold with one hand
2. Each time take a picture, it's taking sometime to save it. Dunno why

Maybe display set some issues. Just got mine yesterday and camera is snappy and not bad for the price

 

[dappercivility]

I wonder if the 3a and 3a pro would be launching any limited edition variant soon anot.

 

[limmk]

 

[limmk]

Nothing Phone (3a) Series - Nothing OS V3.1-250417-1222 Changelog

Feedback? On your device: Go to Settings -> System -> Feedback.
Firmware rollouts are usually staggered, meaning not all users will receive the update simultaneously. This approach allows us to monitor for any issues and ensure a smooth and stable deployment.

What’s New in This Update​

New Features

Telephoto camera now supports 4K video recording for sharper videos.

Introducing Privacy Space: Swipe right in the app drawer for quick and easy access to your secure zone.

You can now set a separate privacy password for both App Locker and Privacy Space.

Hotspot Manager: Easily manage devices connected to your hotspot.


Camera Enhancements

Clearer selfies with improved face details and natural colours.

Better image quality when capturing scenes under streetlights at night.

Filters are now available on high-resolution (50MP) images.

Improved brightness and reduced flicker in telephoto low-light conditions.


Other Improvements

Updated to Android security patch for April.

General bug fixes and stability enhancements.


Notes:

Essential Space also received an update on Google Play Store, adding reminder editing, faster analysis speeds, and better stability. Head over to the Play Store to update now!

During the upgrade, the system will optimise in the background to enhance your user experience. The device may experience temporary overheating and increased power consumption, but will quickly return to normal after the upgrade is complete.


// nothing.community

 

[limmk]

TL;DR

• Privacy Space is coming to Nothing OS on the Phone 3a.
• Users will be able to access the feature by swiping right while in the app drawer.
• You can set separate passwords for Privacy Space and the App Locker.

The recently launched Nothing Phone 3ais getting an update. This update brings support for 4K video, provides a variety of camera enhancements, and adds a hotspot manager. It also includes an Android 15 feature that has been missing in Nothing OS 3 until now — Private Space.

One of the best features Android 15 offers is Private Space, a separate and locked profile you can use to hide apps from prying eyes. While Nothing didn’t initially add the feature to its Android 15 skin, it has now adopted it and is rolling it out to the Phone 3a.

According to the changelog, you’ll be able to access Nothing’s Privacy Space feature by going into your app drawer and swiping right. With this feature, you’ll be able to create a separate, secure space for your chosen apps and data, just like in the stock Android experience. You’ll also be able to set a separate password for Privacy Space and App Locker.

We first noticed that Nothing was working on this feature back in March. An APK teardown of the Nothing Launcher not only revealed references to Private Space, but also suggested that it would replace Nothing’s hidden icon feature that hides apps from the home screen.

 

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[VentrueJack]

Just got my Nothing Phone 3a Pro today.
It's pretty good actually

 

[frizee]

Tempted to get the blue 3a, $499 can hoot or not ?

Any users here can share your experience with the 3a?