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HowTo

  • How do I use wireless casting?

    Requirements: 1) The target device supports casting. 2) The target device and your phone are connected to the same WiFi. How to use it: 1) On the screen of the target device, such as a TV's, open the screen-cast application. 2) On Nothing Phone, go to Settings > Connect devices > Connection preferences > Casts and search for the targeted device to cast to.

  • How do I set up my dual SIM card for network / call / SMS?

    Nothing Phone supports dual card dual standby. To efficiently manage the network behaviour of two SIM cards, we provide a SIM card management function. Tap Settings > Network & internet > SIM card, and select your data / call demand / SMS preferences.

  • How do I reset the Phone to factory settings?

    Note: Performing a factory reset will clear all applications, contacts, text messages and other data in your phone, which can't be restored after the operation. Please be sure to back up important data and migrate chat history from third-party applications such as WhatsApp in advance. The path is as follows: Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) To keep your personal information safe, you will need to verify your lock screen / Google account password if your phone has a lock screen password or is logged in with a Google account. Ensure you have good internet connection to verify the account password and then follow the on-screen prompts.

  • How do I turn the Phone off?

    Press the power button and volume+ button simultaneously, and a pop-up menu will be displayed. Then select Power to turn off the phone. Alternatively, swipe down from the top of the screen to access quick settings. Swipe down again to access the control centre and power button.

  • How do I block people on my Phone?

    There are two ways to do this: 1) Swipe up from the homescreen, tap on Contacts, select the relevant contact, then tap the 3 vertical dots icon > Block numbers > Block. 2) Tap on the Dialer app and go to Contacts, select the contact, then tap the 3 vertical dots > Block numbers > Block.

  • How do I turn Nothing Phone on?

    Press and hold the power button until the Nothing logo appears on the display.

  • How do I back up data on my Phone?

    Nothing Phone uses Google's default backup process when connected to WiFi and left on standby for 2 hours to charge. If you need to back up now, go to Settings > Google > Backup and click the Back up now button.

  • How do I change the wallpaper and accent colours on my Phone?

    Long-press the empty space of the home screen and go to Customisation > Wallpaper and style to change the wallpaper or color.

  • How do I use screen recording on my Phone?

    1.To set up screen recording, swipe down from the top of the screen twice to access the expanded quick settings. Click on the edit (pencil) icon and drag the Screen record tile up from the hidden tiles. 2.To begin recording, swipe down to open the quick settings and find the newly added Screen record tile. Click on it once and confirm to begin recording after the three-second countdown, shown on the right side of the notification bar. 3.To finish recording, swipe down to open the notification center and click on Stop to save the recording. The file can be accessed via Google Photos > Library > Movies.

  • How do I add the Nothing Ear widget to the Phone?

    Just like any other widget, the Nothing Ear widget can be accessible by long-pressing on an empty space in the home screen and selecting 'widget' in the pop-up menu. Next, scroll down to the Nothing Ear app and drag the widget out to the home screen.

  • How do I record on the Phone?

    Launch the camera app and click on the video option on the mode selection bar.

  • How do I set and use the passcode on the Phone?

    Go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device lock > Screen lock to choose your preferred unlocking method. Note: you'll need to set a pattern / PIN first to use fingerprint or Face unlock.

  • How do I eject the SIM tray on the Phone?

    Insert the provided SIM card remover tool into the hole next to the SIM tray, located on the bottom of the phone.

  • How do I connect Nothing Ear to the Phone?

    1. The Fast Pair feature launches on the Nothing Phone when you open an unpaired Nothing Ear case with the buds inside. Navigate through the Fast Pair setup to finish the pairing. 2. If Fast Pair doesn't appear, go to Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device to search for Nothing Ear. For more details, please refer to the Ear manual.

  • How do I turn on / restart the Phone?

    There are two ways to do so: 1. Combination keys Press and hold the Volume up and Power button at the same time to bring up the operation interface, which offers four options: Emergency, Lockdown, Power off and Restart. Click on Power off or Restart to turn off or reboot your phone. 2. Control center panel Slide down the status bar and pull down the control center panel, click the icon in the bottom-right corner to bring up the operation interface, with the same four options: Emergency, Lockdown, Power off, Restart. Click Power off or Restart to turn off or reboot your phone. Note: if the phone is frozen and the screen is unresponsive, you can force a shutdown by holding the power button for 15 seconds, or force a restart by long-pressing the power button for 15 seconds or more.

  • How do I enable Game Mode on the Phone?

    Nothing Phone features a built-in game mode, which allows for management of notification display preferences, touch error prevention, enhanced game graphics colours and a do-not-disturb mode during gaming to improve the gaming experience. Access it via Settings > System > Game mode. By default, game mode supports games that are directly downloaded and installed from the Play Store. Games downloaded from other sources will not be automatically added to game mode; they must be added manually as follows: Settings > System > Game mode > Apps > Add apps, then add the relevant game apps.

  • How to enable call waiting on the Phone?

    1. Open the app and click on the three-dot icon on the right side of the search column. 2. Go to Settings > Calling accounts > Additional settings and turn on the 'Call waiting' feature.

  • How do I block / blacklist numbers on the Phone?

    1. Open the Phone Dialer app and tap the three-dot icon to the right of the search bar. 2. Next, go to Settings > Blocked numbers > Add a Number and block incoming calls and messages from the newly added number.

  • How do I change fonts on the Phone?

    The font in Nothing Phone can't be changed. However, you can change the font size by going to Settings > Display > Font size.

  • How do I transfer data from my existing phone (Android) to Nothing Phone?

    Switch from an Android to a Nothing phone Step 1: Get ready to set up your new Nothing phone. Make sure you have the following items: 1. Your fully charged Android phone on the latest software. 2. Your new, fully charged Nothing phone and its charging cable. 3. A good WiFi connection. Important: we recommend using a Google account to ensure you can download apps and can get all content copied to your new device. Step 2: Insert your SIM card and connect to WiFi. Once you're ready to set up your new phone, turn on your Nothing phone and tap → in the setup wizard. You can change your phone’s language here, too. If you have a SIM card, insert it now. Then connect to a WiFi or mobile network. If not, the data won’t copy from your old device to your new one. Step 3: Connect the phones When 'Copy apps and data' appears, tap Next. 1. Turn your Android phone on and unlock it. Get the cable you use to charge your Nothing phone and connect the two phones. 2. On your Android, confirm it’s OK to connect. 3. On your Nothing phone, enter your Google account password and tap Sign in. 4. When you copy data using a cable, your texts, videos, contacts, calendar and music will transfer. Step 4: Copy your data If you don’t want to transfer specific data, uncheck the box next to it. When you’re ready, tap Copy. Once your data is copied to your new Nothing phone, click on Finished. If one of your apps didn’t transfer, you can download it through the Google Play Store. Note: depending on how much data your phone has, the transfer could take a few minutes to over an hour.

  • How do I transfer data from my existing mobile phone (iPhone) to Nothing Phone?

    Switch from an iPhone to a Nothing phone Step 1: Get ready to set up your new Nothing phone. Make sure you have the following items: 1. Your fully charged iPhone on the latest software and its charging cable. 2. Your new, fully charged Nothing phone. 3. A good WiFi connection. Important: we recommend using a Google account to ensure you can download apps and can get all content copied to your new device. Step 2: Prepare your iPhone On your iPhone, turn off iMessage and FaceTime. 1. While your SIM card is still in your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Turn off iMessage. 2. Then do the same for FaceTime. Go to Settings > FaceTime > Turn off FaceTime. 3. If you have other Apple devices, deregister your phone number from them too. You can continue using iMessage, but make sure your phone number isn’t still registered on those devices. If you already removed your SIM card, ask Apple to deregister your phone number with iMessage. Step 3: Insert your SIM card and connect to WiFi Now you're ready to set up your new phone. Turn on your Nothing phone and tap → in the setup wizard. You can change your phone’s language here, too. If you have a SIM card, insert it now and then connect to a WiFi or mobile network. If not, the data won’t copy from your old device to your new one. Step 4: Connect the phones When Copy Apps and Data appears on your screen, tap Next. 1. Turn your iPhone on and unlock it. Get the iPhone cable to charge your phone. 2. Plug the smaller end of the cable into your iPhone and the larger one into your Nothing phone. 3. On your iPhone, confirm it's OK to connect. 4. On your Nothing phone, enter your Google account password, and tap Sign in. When you copy data using a cable, your texts, photos, contacts, most apps and music will transfer. Step 5: Copy your data If you don’t want to transfer specific data, uncheck the box next to it. When you’re ready, tap Copy. Once your data is copied to your Nothing Phone, tap Finished. If one of your apps didn’t transfer, you can download it through the Google Play Store. Note: depending on how much data your phone has, the transfer can take anywhere between a few minutes to over an hour.

  • How do I maintain my Phone?

    Physical appearance: 1. Use a protective case, leather case, film, etc. to protect your phone. 2. Don't use excessive force on your phone and avoid bumping it with sharp or hard objects. 3. Ensure your phone doesn't get squeezed in tight pockets. 4. Pay attention to the use environment: don't keep your phone close to impurities, iron powder, and dust particles; don't let it come in contact with liquids and moisture; don't place it in cold environments or close to air conditioners. Performance: 1. We recommend charging your phone when it's on low battery. You don't need to recharge the battery every time. When charging your phone, use a safe and compliant charger and data cable to charge, and use the original battery. 2. We don't recommend to ROOT the firmware or OS on the phone. 3. Avoid using your phone while charging. 4. Don't use your phone for too long in the heat.

  • How do I activate Find My Device on my Phone?

    Find My Device will be automatically activated after you log into a Google account. However, the location can only be accessible if location services are toggled on. For more information, go to Settings> Google> Find My Device.

  • How do I enable battery saver on my Phone?

    Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to access the expanded Quick Settings. Press the pencil icon, drag the Battery Saver tile up from the hidden tiles, and toggle it on. You'll also receive a prompt you to turn on battery saver when the battery of your phone goes below 15%.

  • Which parts of the phone can I disassemble? Which ones not?

    1. The user-removable parts include only the following: the four external slotted screws on the case, the decorative screw at the bottom right corner of the case, the SIM tray, and the case. All other components should not be disassembled by the user.
    2. The phone has tamper-proof labels inside to prevent unauthorised disassembly and potential damage.

  • If I remove the case myself, will my phone still be under warranty?

    1. Phone 1 supports user removal and reinstallation of the case. If no other internal components are tampered with, it will remain within the warranty coverage.
    2. The phone has tamper-proof labels inside to prevent unauthorised disassembly that could cause damage. If these labels are damaged or missing, your warranty may be affected.

  • What should I be aware of when installing and removing the case?

    Please ensure the following when removing and installing the case:

    1. Before removing the case, use a SIM card ejector tool to remove the SIM tray. Manually unscrew the knob screw at the bottom right corner of the case counterclockwise, then use a slotted screwdriver to remove the four external slotted screws on the case. Start removing the case from the SIM tray location.
    2. Please use a 4-5 mm slotted screwdriver to remove the external slotted screws on the case. Ensure the screwdriver is fully engaged in the slot to avoid scratching the case.
    3. Since the screws are not magnetic, please stow them away safely after removal to avoid losing them.

  • What tools do I need to remove the case?

    To remove the case, please use a 4-5mm slotted screwdriver to unscrew the four slotted screws on the case and use a SIM card ejector tool to remove the SIM tray. If you have purchased accessories, a special tool (a combined SIM card ejector and screwdriver) will be included.

  • Can I install and remove accessories myself and, if so, how?

    All accessories are installed onto the phone using the decorative screw at the bottom right corner of the case. Users can install and remove them by themselves. The manual includes a detailed installation guide.

  • How do I use battery share?

    Phone 1 doesn't support wireless battery sharing.