It's the end of the road for the Nothing Phone (1)

22 May 2025
Android 16 isn't coming.

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Custom ROMs are gonna carry this phone for another 5 years or more.

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    • Anonymous
    • yJt
    • 26 May 2025

    TrainingAddict, 23 May 2025For most of us root is not an option, the funniest thing is... moreBy the way, you didn't succeed mostly because you've done something wrong.
    If you don't carefully read or check things, you often miss some prep before doing it.
    Make sure you browse around the forum, write down instructions, also check user comments in order to decide if the rom you're trying to flash is worth trying or not.
    Once you've done that, it's not difficult at all *when you get used of it, it takes only 15 minutes for whole process (excluding download time).

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      • Anonymous
      • yJt
      • 26 May 2025

      TrainingAddict, 23 May 2025For most of us root is not an option, the funniest thing is... moreYou don't even know the difference between rooting and flashing custom rom, so why do you even comment on it?

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        • Anonymous
        • B4X
        • 26 May 2025

        Ambe, 23 May 2025We've reached a point where smartphones have matured, ... moreHow about power efficiency?
        Android phone makers should make their phone as efficient or better than Apple devices

          TrainingAddict, 23 May 2025I've been using Chinese phones since 2016 and have nev... morethey probably use entry level oppos and vivos with helio P22 before switching to "iPhone"

            Remy-, 24 May 2025RIP the only good phone they made the only phone that could run gta v at 60fps

              RIP the only good phone they made

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                • 1989
                • D0i
                • 23 May 2025

                Pumpino, 23 May 2025Which Chinese phones do you like? Xiaomi?Tecno

                  1989, 23 May 2025Huh i thought hes talking about andorid phones not lasting ... moreWhich Chinese phones do you like? Xiaomi?

                    TrainingAddict, 23 May 2025I've been using Chinese phones since 2016 and have nev... moreWhich Chinese phones are you using now?

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                      • Ambe
                      • 34t
                      • 23 May 2025

                      We've reached a point where smartphones have matured, there aren't really any big changes from previous versions, not having the latest Android update isn't going to make your smartphone unusable, otherwise buy a Google Pixel or a Samsung (if you like One UI) if you insist.

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                        • 1989
                        • D0i
                        • 23 May 2025

                        PlayerN, 23 May 2025Those cheap Chinese flagships that get barely any updates a... moreExample? Comparison of samsung and googole and chinese update slowdowns video proof where?

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                          • 1989
                          • D0i
                          • 23 May 2025

                          Notable, 23 May 2025Nothing is a British company Did i say it wasnt?

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                            • Dafatra
                            • 61x
                            • 23 May 2025

                            It's fine actually, I'm really enjoying nothing phone 1 until now. It's a amazing experience. I hope I can use other nothing phone for better experience

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                              • Anonymous
                              • tZk
                              • 23 May 2025

                              Lauren, 23 May 2025I've had my Nothing Phone 1 since the start and honest... moreUr still getting security updates which all that matters not getting android 16 won't be the end of the world or u can opt for custom rom

                                Anonymous, 23 May 2025Well, there's LineageOS available though (if you are f... moreFor most of us root is not an option, the funniest thing is that even when I asked in several phone services, no one wanted to waste time on rooting even if I wanted to pay for it 😆
                                I've tried doing it myself three times over the years and it always ended with almost nothing working or a black screen.

                                  PlayerN, 23 May 2025Those cheap Chinese flagships that get barely any updates a... moreI've been using Chinese phones since 2016 and have never encountered any intentional slowdowns.
                                  Are you sure you haven't used a Korean phone because Samsung is known for that?

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                                    • Sven
                                    • Fvd
                                    • 23 May 2025

                                    Anonymous, 23 May 2025Before talking about update, how about the battery, it it w... moreMine, that I bought as refurbished since you can't find it as new anymore, was a disaster after upgrading to Android 15, the battery was not good at all with discharge like 20% overnight and not holding on for even a day! I returned it in a sec although I wanted to keep it as backup phone since I liked the most that design. Probably I had a defective unit but before Android 15 all was ok. I even Factory reset it and no change...

                                      Anonymous, 23 May 2025Before talking about update, how about the battery, it it w... moreWhy should it wear out faster than others?
                                      They use old, proven technology, one might even go so far as to say it is outdated.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Bn5
                                        • 23 May 2025

                                        Before talking about update, how about the battery, it it wearing out?

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