Nothing Phone (3a) Pro User Guide Due to software updates, your experience of the software interface (including but not limited to software features, user interfaces, and interaction experiences) may differ from the interface presented in this guide. The software interface is subject to change.
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• Expanded Icons • Do not disturb • Google assistant • Screenshot • NFC • Environmental and Power Efficiency Guidelines...
Charging Phone (3a) Pro charges at 50W. Able to reach 100% power in just 1 hour with wired fast charge and a compatible fast charge adapter. Navigation 3-button navigation • Back: return to the previous screen or reverse the last action. •...
• Long press and drag the app icon to add apps to the home screen. • Swipe right in the App Drawer to show the hidden app icons. Widgets • Open the Widget menu through app shortcuts or long press the empty area of the home screen.
Connected Devices • To connect to a Bluetooth device, either drag down the Quick Settings panel and long press the second tile to the top right, or open the Settings app and tap on “Connected devices” • Tap on “Pair new device" and select on the target device to connect to it. Installing/Deleting Apps Installing Launch the “Play Store"...
Optimal Battery Usage Environment The ideal usage temperature for the phone is between 32° F and 95° F (0° C to 35° C). Using or charging the device continuously in extreme temperatures may speed up battery wear. Exposure to extreme temperatures triggers the device’s protection mechanisms to mitigate battery performance issues, and charging will be restricted to safeguard the battery if temperatures move outside a prescribed range.
• Press on the device name to edit how Phone (3a) Pro appears on other devices. • If there is a new software update available for the device, a dot will show up next to the Nothing OS version. Advanced...
Nothing account, content recorded via the Essential Key will undergo intelligent analysis. This includes generating summary highlights and even recognizing and extracting location information directly from Google Maps links within the content. Please note: Logging into your Nothing account is required to enable these advanced analysis capabilities.
Glyph Interface • The Glyph Interface are the three individually controlled lighting segments on the back of Phone (3a) Pro. All of the preloaded Nothing ringtones and notification sounds have their bespoke, handcrafted Glyph patterns, lighting up the Glyph Interface in sync with audio and vibration, providing users a new way to interact with Phone (3a) Pro.
Max Icons & Big Folder • The Nothing launcher offers the option to expand any icon on the homescreen to four times the size, allowing full customisation options for users. To use this feature, long hold on an app icon and press the expand icon...
• The same procedure can also be carried out on folders, allowing users to organise their home screen without adding another step of opening the folder first for the first three apps in the folder. Do not disturb • Do not disturb mode offers a distraction free experience, temporarily muting any non-whitelisted notifications and incoming calls, as well as hiding any unseen notifications on the status bar and notification tray.
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• To capture a screenshot on Phone (3a) Pro, simultaneously press the volume down and power button. The image will be stored in the screenshot album in the Google Photos app. By default, this folder might not be synchronised to the main photo album.
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The indicative value of the recyclability rate R : 81.51% • Ingress protection rating: IP64 • For more repair guideline, please link to https://nothing.tech/pages/support- centre • Minimum battery endurance in cycles in number of cycles: 1400 cycles Power Saving Tips for Wireless Connections •...
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A: Press and hold the power button until the Nothing logo appears on the display. Q: How do I transfer data from my existing phone to my Nothing Phone (3a) Pro? A: In the setup wizard, there will be an option to copy data from an existing device, either via a Google account backup or by connecting the two devices with a cable.
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If Fast Pair does not appear, go to Settings > Connected Devices > Pair new device to search for Nothing Ear (2). For more details, please refer to the Ear (2) manual. Q: How do I enable battery saver on my Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
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A: Hold the power button and volume up button simultaneously until the Nothing logo appears on the display. Q: How do I enable Game Mode on my Nothing Phone (3a) Pro? A: Game mode is automatically activated when a listed app is launched. To edit the list of apps, go to Settings >...
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ScreenCast tile. Tap it once and select the targeted device to cast to connect in the same local area network. Q: How do I enable dark theme on Nothing Phone (3a) Pro? A: Dark theme is enabled by default. To change it, swipe down to access Quick Settings and find the “Dark Theme"...
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